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WILL USING THE WALKSTATION TO INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT THE WORKPLACE DECREASE LEISURE TIME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?

DiCello, Victoria L.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1281024868

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2010, Master of Science in Exercise and Health Studies, Miami University, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies.
It was the purpose of this experiment to observe the work environment of individuals in sedentary jobs to determine if changing the environment by placing Walkstations in the office would alter physical activity patterns in leisure time. Nine participants were recruited from an office setting at Miami University and randomly assigned to a control group or experimental (Walkstation) group. All participants were given an Actical accelerometer to monitor daily physical activity patterns. Results showed no difference in leisure time physical activity patterns between the control and experimental group at baseline or Walkstation condition, however, significant differences were observed for the entire day and work day time points. Thus, to change leisure time physical activity patterns requires more than altering the work environment. Future research could include a larger sample size, employees from different offices, and longer monitoring period. The Walkstation does provide a practical solution to decrease sedentary time at the workplace.
Ronald Cox, PhD (Advisor)
Thelma Horn, PhD (Committee Member)
Randal Claytor, PhD (Committee Member)
Health; Health Care; Health Education; Public Health; Sports Medicine
walkstation; physical activity; physical inactivity; obesity; environmental change; occupational physical activity; walk and work; sedentary

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  • DiCello, V. L. (2010). WILL USING THE WALKSTATION TO INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT THE WORKPLACE DECREASE LEISURE TIME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY? [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1281024868

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • DiCello, Victoria. WILL USING THE WALKSTATION TO INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT THE WORKPLACE DECREASE LEISURE TIME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY? 2010. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1281024868.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • DiCello, Victoria. "WILL USING THE WALKSTATION TO INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT THE WORKPLACE DECREASE LEISURE TIME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?" Master's thesis, Miami University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1281024868

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