Welcome to Move UBC
Move UBC is a university-wide annual initiative to increase physical activity and reduce the time students, staff, faculty and the UBC community spend sitting. Small changes can add up to big impacts—moving more and sitting less can improve both mental and physical health, impact academic and professional success, and contribute to wellbeing in meaningful ways. This February, make movement apart of your day by getting involved with Move UBC.
Explore different ways to get involved with Move UBC during the month of February!
Move UBC Recess
February 2 | Free In-Person Event
To kick off Move UBC Month, join us for Recess with the Move U Crew at MacInnes on Monday, February 2 from 12:00-2:00pm! Meet us at MacInnes Field for a variety of fun activities! We will also have arts and crafts, partner booths, and even nostalgic snacks!
Yoga Rave
February 6 | Free In-Person Event
Yoga Rave is a glow-in-the-dark yoga dance party, free for UBC students! Wear your brightest neon clothes and bring your yoga mat (or borrow one). Designed for fun and all abilities.
RAD Try It Night
February 9 | Free In-Person Event
Recreation Adapted (RAD) Society, is an organization who believes a paralyzing injury doesn’t mean the end of an active, outdoor lifestyle. Come try out their suite of equipment at Rec North’s indoor track! This event is intended for people with all abilities. Register by February 9!
Move UBC Keynote: The Power of Movement for Resilience with Olympian Clara Hughes
February 24 | Free In-Person Event
As part of Move UBC’s 10-year anniversary, join Olympian and mental health advocate Clara Hughes on Tuesday, February 24, 1:30-3 pm at the UBC Vancouver Telus Studio Theatre, Chan Centre and a livestreamed UBC Okanagan watch party in the SUO Theatre (UNC106). Clara will share her experiences as a high-performance athlete and explore how movement can support resilience, mental health, and overall wellbeing both on campus and beyond.
This event will include opening remarks from UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon and is presented by Athletics & Recreation, Human Resources, and Student Health & Wellbeing. UBC students, faculty, and staff are invited to get their complimentary ticket below.
This year's Keynote speaker is Clara Hughes. Clara is a multi-sport Olympian, one of the few to compete in both the Winter and Summer Olympics. Hughes earned two bronze medals in the 1996 Summer Olympics and four medals over the course of three Winter Olympics. Her decorated past has led her to be recognized in Canada's Sport Hall of Fame.
Clara's story aligns closely with UBC's commitment to advancing wellbeing through teaching, learning, research, and campus culture. Her voice spotlights physical activity not only for physical health but as a key contributor to mental wellbeing.
Just Dance UBC
February 27 | Free In-Person Event
In partnership with the MoveU Crew and UBC's Heart & Stroke Club, the closing event for MoveUBC is putting on Just Dance in the Nest Atrium from noon to 2pm! No experience needed. No judgment. Just hit songs, simple follow-along moves, and a room full of energy.
Whether you’re dancing for fun, fitness, or just to shake off the day, Just Dance makes moving your body feel effortless and exciting. Just Dance turns music into movement and exercise into fun!
No registration required, drop by on the day of at noon and hangout!
