The Department of Physical Education and Sports Studies (PESS), under the School of Education and Leadership, brought a refreshing focus on wellness to the climax of this year’s Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa (DSRA) celebration with a well-patronised health screening exercise.
Held under the theme “Climate Sustainability: Innovate, Safeguard, Prosper,” the event formed part of the College of Education’s activities for the DSRA, blending scholarship, innovation and community health in a practical and engaging way.
The department’s health screening initiative attracted faculty, staff, students and members of the wider University community who took advantage of the free checks. Faculty members and students from the department administered the screenings, highlighting the department’s commitment to promoting physical well-being alongside academic excellence.
Prof. Annabella Osei-Tutu (left), Head of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Studies, sets the tone for wellness by taking part in a health screening exercise led by faculty members from the department
“The health screening was our way of reinforcing the message that sustainability is holistic,” said Prof. Annabella Osei-Tutu, head of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Studies, who helped coordinate the exercise. “We cannot speak of climate resilience and development without acknowledging the importance of personal health.”
Dr. Emmanuel Assasie, a faculty member from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Studies, conducting a health screening
Dr. Monica Mensah-Danquah, Chair of the College’s DSRA Planning Committee, noted that the event was designed not only to inform but also to inspire. “We wanted to create a space where education, research and community engagement meet,” she said. “The health screening was a perfect example of how our department contributes to this larger mission.”
A faculty member offering post-screening counseling to support participants' health and wellbeing
As the DSRA celebration came to a close, the Department’s contribution stood out as a meaningful reminder that education is not confined to the classroom and that promoting well-being is an essential part of preparing individuals for sustainable futures.