The Effects of Fitness Level and Reason for Exercising on Participation and Perceptions of Company-sponsored Wellness Programs
Author: Bethany D. Tenpenny
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 32
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Author: Bethany D. Tenpenny
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Published: 2001
Total Pages: 32
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Soeren Mattke
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780833080738
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe report investigates the characteristics of workplace wellness programs, their prevalence and impact on employee health and medical cost, facilitators of their success, and the role of incentives in such programs. The authors employ four data collection and analysis streams: a literature review, a survey of employers, a longitudinal analysis of medical claims and wellness program data from a sample of employers, and five employer case studies.
Author: Jirakorn Siriprasert
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Published: 1991
Total Pages: 310
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of participation in physical fitness programs on the self-perceived level of job performance of Oregon public university employees. A volunteer sample of 344 fulltime public university employees responded to the specifically designed questionnaire. Job performance was measured by job satisfaction, work productivity, general health attitude, and university commitment as positive indicators, and absences due to illness as a negative indicator. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, and the Scheffe test. Public university employees tended to exercise by themselves rather than participate in the university physical fitness program and were generally involved in greater frequency of exercise; however, a considerable number were not involved in regular exercise. Male public university employees participated in more active physical fitness programs while the female employees participated in less active programs. University employees within the 34 to 54 age range were more actively involved in physical fitness programs than those in the younger or older age ranges. Popular choices of exercise activities were individual exercises. Participation in physical fitness activities had a positive effect on higher self-perceived levels of job performance, particularly in general health attitude; however, it was not substantiated that participation in physical fitness activities does affect job satisfaction, work productivity, university commitment, and absenteeism.
Author: Karen Diane Saari
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Published: 1988
Total Pages: 342
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Sharon A. Plowman
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2013-02-25
Total Pages: 757
ISBN-13: 1451176112
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUpdated for its Fourth Edition with increased art and photos, this undergraduate exercise physiology textbook integrates basic exercise physiology with research studies to stimulate learning, allowing readers to apply principles in the widest variety of exercise and sport science careers. The book has comprehensive coverage, including integrated material on special populations, and a flexible organization of independent units, so instructors can teach according to their preferred approach. Each unit is designed with a consistent and comprehensive sequence of presentation: basic anatomy and physiology, the measurement and meaning of variables important to understanding exercise physiology, exercise responses, training principles, and special applications, problems, and considerations. Plowman & Smith provides a consistently organized, comprehensive approach to Exercise Physiology with excellent supporting ancillary materials. Its ability to relate up to date research to key concepts and integrate special populations makes this book ideal for classroom use.
Author: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Published: 2013-05-29
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 9781490304076
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRegular physical activity has many positive health benefits, including protection against chronic disease, improved physical and mental health and cognitive function, and better health-related related quality of life. Moreover, lack of physical activity is associated with higher health care costs and utilization. The current U.S. guidelines recommend that adult Americans (1) engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week (or an equivalent mix of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity) and (2) perform strengthening activities that target all major muscle groups on at least 2 days a week. However, many Americans do not get the recommended levels of physical activity. More Veterans are sufficiently active than non-Veterans. However, Veterans who use Veterans Affairs (VA) health care are more likely to be physically inactive (22.6% vs. 14.9%) and are less likely to meet physical activity recommendations (42.6% vs. 46.7%) compared with Veterans who do not use VA health care. Multiple personal, social, and environmental factors influence a person's participation in physical activity. Consequently, multiple internal and external barriers to obtaining regular physical activity exist. Internal barriers include a lack of time and motivation, health problems, and emotional difficulties. External barriers involve weather; cultural issues; safety concerns; limited access to facilities, equipment, and transportation; and monetary expenses such as those associated with attending a fitness center. The perceived cost of engaging in physical activity is a significant barrier that increases the likelihood of sedentary behaviors and decreases the likelihood of participation in vigorous physical activity. Thus, reducing the cost of being physically active through providing full or partial memberships to fitness centers may be a viable option to increase physical activity and the positive health outcomes associated with such activity. Given that most Americans (84%) have access to some form of health insurance, health plan promotion of and coverage for fitness center memberships has the potential to address multiple barriers to physical activity (e.g., cost, access) and extend fitness center access to many Americans. The effects of physical activity on health care utilization and costs, various health outcomes, and general well-being are well established. However, the evidence base on health plan-sponsored benefits—specifically involving fitness center memberships—that support these outcomes has not been synthesized. Our objective in this evidence synthesis was to summarize the results of diverse studies of health plan-sponsored fitness center memberships in an effort to understand how these benefits affect physical activity, clinical outcomes, health care costs and utilization, retention of plan members, and member satisfaction. The final key questions (KQs) were: KQ 1. What are the effects of policy/benefits packages that include vouchers, rebates, premium reductions, or other economic incentives to encourage physical activity through fitness center memberships on: (a) Physical activity participation rates among plan members? (b) Health outcomes demonstrated to be improved by physical activity (i.e., weight, pain, glucose, blood pressure, health-related quality of life)? (c) Overall health care costs and health care utilization? KQ 2. What are the effects of policy/benefits packages that include vouchers, rebates, premium reductions, or other economic incentives to encourage physical activity through fitness center memberships on satisfaction with the health plan and retention of members in the health plan? KQ 3. Do the effects of policy/benefits packages to encourage physical activity vary by specific characteristics of the package (premium vs. lump sum) or age, sex, and physical illness of participants?
Author: Julianne Simpson
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Published: 2010
Total Pages: 198
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"An essential component to creating a successful worksite wellness program may be through the integration of social support. Research has shown that social support, when given in a group session can assist individual's participation in healthy behavior. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect a social support/group exercise program has on exercise self-efficacy and exercise adherence in adults at the worksite. This sample of convenience consisted of 35 adults (4 males, 31 females) ages 28-59 years, with no pre-existing health problems or clearance from their physician. Participants were stratified into groups based on fitness level and sex. The control group participated in the program independently, while the intervention group attended a weekly 1-hour session including group exercise and social support in addition to the suggested program for the duration of 12-weeks. An individual's exercise self-efficacy was examined through the Exercise Confidence Survey and social support examined using the Social Support and Exercise Survey. Participants logged physical activity weekly using the program booklet. Physical activity logs were turned in using the 7-day activity recall questionnaire each week. A paired samples t-test was used to determine the differences between the means of the intervention and control groups from week 1 to week twelve examining exercise self-efficacy and social support. A repeated measures one-way ANOVA was used to examine hours spent in physical activity at weeks 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12. In summary, there was a within groups significant increase in friends and family social support for those participating in the intervention and a significant increase in family social support for the control. The intervention group demonstrated a significant increase in physical activity between week one and 12"--Document.
Author: Barbara Brehm
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Published: 2014-02-19
Total Pages: 481
ISBN-13: 0803640943
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn how to apply the psychology of health and fitness to your exercise programs and to solve the motivational and behavioral problems you’ll encounter every day in practice. You’ll explore the scientific principles and variables that influence behavior as you develop the confidence to design effective lifestyle interventions for disease prevention and develop individualized exercise programs that promote optimal health.
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Published: 1997
Total Pages: 574
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