Special Hours Notice:

We want to thank you for your continued patience over these last few months. In coordination with the governor’s announcement this week regarding indoor fitness facilities, the Kaplan Center will be opening on Saturday, September 12th at 10:00am.

For the fall semester, our hours of operation will be:
Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 10:00pm
Friday 6:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 10:00pm

Over the next week, we will be updating our website and communicating details regarding your membership and important considerations when visiting the Kaplan Center.

SPARTA Peer Health Education

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Lead. Empower. Advocate.

Spartans Promoting Awareness and Resources to All is a peer education program that seeks to train student leaders to empower and engage the campus community. We accomplish this mission through campus-wide programming and specially designed workshops presented on campus. 

We focus on all areas of health and wellness, with special focus/workshops:

  • Mental Health
  • Healthy Sex and Sexuality
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Alcohol and/or other drugs
  • Nutrition and Body Image

About SPARTA

Mission Statement:

The peer education program seeks to train student leaders to empower and engage the campus community. Through outreach and advocacy peer educators help to make UNCG a healthier and safer environment for all students.

How Do I Become Involved?

Peer educators begin by taking HEA 202: Introduction to Peer Health Education.  This course teaches the fundamental knowledge and interpersonal skills necessary for effective leadership on campus. We teach you the basics of health and wellness with a major focus on leadership development and peer presentation skill-building. Students can also become involved in SPARTA by assisting with tabling and at wellness events by attending regular meetings outside of class time.

HEA 202 is offered every spring semester.

 SPARTA APPLICATION

Program Benefits

Most students find that being a peer educator is a rich, rewarding experience. The following are some of the benefits of being a peer educator:

  • HEA 202 – 3 credits
  • Experiential or “hands on” approach to learning
  • Gain experience in group leadership
  • Meet new friends/people
  • Service opportunity
  • Develop skills:
    • Group facilitation skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Listening skills
  • Develop positive working relationships with:
    • Other students
    • Student Health Services
    • Residence Hall Staff
    • Other various departments
  • Gain information in specific areas of health
  • Develop an area of expertise
  • Involvement in a dynamic, pro-active peer program
  • Become a nationally recognized Certified Peer Educator