The Physical Wellness Hub
Addressing diet, exercise, and good physical wellbeing amidst the outbreak of COVID-19
Worsened Diet and Nutrition
A significant portion of students claimed their diet worsened since virtual instruction began
Dissatisfied with Sleep
Most students got fewer hours of sleep than they desired and could not adjust their sleep deficit during weekends
Neglected Physical Exercise
Most students got less exercise than recommended during virtual instruction compared to a typical semester
About the Wellness Hub
The Wellness Hub is a platform dedicated to provide all Penn undergraduate students information about academic, social, and physical wellness of their peers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hub considers a variety of metrics such as time spent on learning class material, ability to retain/foster friendships, and the impact of virtual learning on good physical well being. Our extensive coverage of data summarizes the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and the Penn undergraduate community, showing areas of strength and improvement in student wellness.
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From SEAS Wellness Research & Analytics – Spring 2021. Led by Vaishnavi Pachava and developed with Craig Lee, Eli Prem, Nicole Chau, and Anthony Bell.