2023 Campus Challenges

This challenge will have you powering up a DeLorean with 1.21 gigawatts to travel through history! The university will be working together to virtually explore the evolution of Travel & Transportation, Social Milestones, Sports, Culture & The Arts, and Communications. We’ll cover our time as hunters and gatherers, the invention of the printing press, how we sent a man to the moon, and everything in between. So buckle up and get ready to hit the ro… Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads!

Challenge Basics

• Teams can have up to 8 participants
• You can self-enter activity or use a device
• You can change teams until April 2 (but not on/after the challenge begins on April 3)
• See full challenge rules
• View Team Challenges Overview webinar (19-minute getting started guide in BuckeyeLearn)

Engagement Drawing

Each week the challenge email will provide you with two engagement prompts. Follow the directions in the email to be entered into the drawings for $25 PulseCash*. Activities must be completed by the deadline listed in the email to be included in the weekly contest. Only submissions via the All Players challenge chat room are eligible for the drawing. For complete details click here.

Photo Hunt Prompts | Photo Hunt Winners | Guessing Game Prompts | Guessing Game Winners

Points** Available

Points for this challenge will be awarded based on the progress the university collectively makes traveling throughout history. We will begin our journey at Stage 1: Travel & Transportation and as the university unlocks…

• Stage 2: Social Milestones – 500 points
• Stage 3: The Thrill Of Victory – 500 points
• Stage 4: Culture & The Arts – 1,000 points
• Stage 5: The Information Age – 2,000 points

You can also earn 1,000 bonus points if your individual daily step average is greater than or equal to the collective university step average at challenge conclusion.

Challenge Resources

Engage in any of the activities below to enhance your challenge experience!

Learn How To Get The Most Out Of Your Running Routine

This 4-Week Group Health Coaching series will help you create a running plan based on your goal, learn about the different types of training runs needed to progress your routine, and explore a strength training and eating plan to support your running program. Sessions are on 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 & 5/1 from 12:30pm – 1:00pm.

Embrace Body Positivity This Summer

Join this 45-minute webinar on 4/11 at 12:00pm to learn how exercise can help to increase connection with the body and can become a healthy habit when used appropriately. This presentation weaves in ways we can help ourselves and those around us make peace with our movement routines and our bodies as we head into the warmer months.

Exercise To Improve Posture & Balance

Join this 30-minute webinar on 4/20 at 12:00pm to discuss how having good posture helps you to develop strength, flexibility, and balance in your body. These can all lead to less muscle pain and more energy throughout the day. Proper posture also can reduce your risk of injury. In addition to reviewing these important exercises, you will get to practice them as well.

Walk Thru Time With OSU Health Coaches

Please join us on 5/3 anytime between 11:30am and ending at 1:00pm on the Buckeye Path to Wellness. Visit the sign closest to you to pick up a time travel ticket and get started! Everyone is encouraged to travel as much of the 2 mile path as they are able and get their ticket stamped by station representatives.

Walk With A Health Coach

Join OSU health coach Bonnie Wilhelm for an active mid-day break on 5/10 from 12:30pm – 1:00pm to get some fresh air and extra steps. Meet between the 660 and 700 Ackerman buildings at the basketball courts.

Run/Walk A Local Spring Race

Spring in Ohio is one of the best times to participate in a race. The weather is finally starting to warm up and after a long winter many folks are ready to get out and stretch their legs. From Bunny Hop or Clip Clop or Color Pop 5Ks, to Earth Day Walks, to half marathons, to trail races, everyone can find something to meet their fitness goals. Check out these races across the state to find an option nearby.

Attend Virtual Group Fitness Classes

Choose from a variety of live virtual classes including Zumba, yoga and more. These classes are brought to you by Buckeye Wellness and are regularly scheduled throughout the calendar year so you can continue participating after the challenge ends.

Stream Group Fitness OnDemand

Check out Rec Sports’ YouTube playlist on the Student Life Channel for OnDemand group fitness workouts. With everything from strength, to yoga, to cycling, and ranging in length from 10 to 45 minutes, these videos will help you fit movement into your everyday schedule!

Complete A Written Workout

Need inspiration for your next workout? Download a written workout from Rec Sports. Created by their certified instructors and trainers, each workout provides you with safe and effective exercises to work your upper, lower, or total body.

The Fine Print

*Team members who join the challenge but do not log activity are not eligible for prizes. PulseCash is subject to taxation at the time it is earned, so drawing winners can accept or decline the prize. Additional prizes may be taxable if you receive other non-cash awards from the university during the calendar year.

**Team members who join the challenge but do not log activity will not receive points. Participants must track steps on 30% of the days between stage unlocks to be eligible for unlock points. Stage unlock points will be awarded within one week of the stage being unlocked. Individual average points will be awarded at the end of the challenge after all syncing is complete (by 5/26/23).

More info coming soon.

Challenge Basics

• Coming soon
• See full challenge rules
• View Team Challenges Overview webinar (19-minute getting started guide in BuckeyeLearn)

Engagement Drawing

More info coming soon.

See winners

Points Available**

• Coming soon

Challenge Resources

Engage in any of the activities below to enhance your challenge experience!

TBA

Coming soon.

The Fine Print

*Team members who join the challenge but do not log activity are not eligible for prizes. PulseCash is subject to taxation at the time it is earned, so drawing winners can accept or decline the prize. Additional prizes may be taxable if you receive other non-cash awards from the university during the calendar year.

**Team members who join the challenge but do not log activity will not receive points. Final points will be awarded by TBA.

More info coming soon.

Challenge Basics

• Coming soon
• See full challenge rules
• View Team Challenges Overview webinar (19-minute getting started guide in BuckeyeLearn)

Engagement Drawing

More info coming soon.

See winners

Points Available**

• Coming soon

Challenge Resources

Engage in any of the activities below to enhance your challenge experience!

TBA

Coming soon.

The Fine Print

*Team members who join the challenge but do not log activity are not eligible for prizes. PulseCash is subject to taxation at the time it is earned, so drawing winners can accept or decline the prize. Additional prizes may be taxable if you receive other non-cash awards from the university during the calendar year.

**Team members who join the challenge but do not log activity will not receive points. Final points will be awarded by TBA.