Workplace Exercise and Physical Activity Interventions: Exploring the Potential Effectiveness - Softcover

Dalton, Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639110609 ISBN 13: 9783639110609

Publisher: VDM Verlag, 2009

Synopsis

Sedentary living is prevalent in society, despite evidence on the health benefits of exercise and physical activity. Against this background, the workplace can provide a key setting from which to promote lifestyle health improvement. There are various opportunities, perspectives, and outcomes to be explored in the evaluation of workplace physical activity interventions. This book reflects the complexity of evaluation, using a multi-perspective approach and behavioural theory to explore the potential effectiveness of interventions. The comparison of ?lifestyle? activity messages (moderate intensity) and ?structured? ones (more vigorous intensity) is a major theme. Three methodological approaches are used: a systematic review of evidence, a qualitative study of employer views, and surveys of employee responses to different interventions. The book offers new insight into motivations and barriers relating to potential management support for, and employee participation in, workplace physical activity interventions. It also demonstrates the usefulness of adopting a rigorous exploratory research approach. It is addressed to researchers and decision-makers alike.

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About the Author

Jane Dalton, PhD Health Sciences: With a background in business studies and 11 years work experience in industry, Jane then obtained a sports science degree, followed by doctoral research into workplace physical activity promotion. Currently, she works as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, England.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639110609
• ISBN 13: 9783639110609
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 344