HEPA Promotion in the Environment of Academic Scientists - Preliminary Research

• Authors: Wojciech J. Cynarski , Renata Grzywacz , Krzysztof Kubala , Magdalena Kunysz-Rozborska , Adam Podolski , Przemysław Pawelec
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The theoretical framework for this research is the sociology of leisure and the sociology of health. Because sedentary behaviour (of employees) is a relevant new research area with important health risks, we decided to focus our attention on this subject. Moreover, sedentary behaviour in the workplace seems to be an important topic for the future. The general aim of the research is to provide a platform for exchange on effective approaches for promoting health-enhancing physical activity among workers, to learn from experiences in different European countries and to promote the most effective approaches across Europe. Two methods of qualitative research were used. The first was the method of expert judges. By way of direct interview, the statements of nine persons were collected, all of whom were recognised as competent judges. The second method was the analysis of the content of the literature (quality method). Using the computer program Atlas.ti, the respondents and their answers were examined. Most of the indications (89%) concerned responses indicating physical activity. In general, the experts are quite physically active and keep a healthy (in their opinion) diet. They have both knowledge and appropriate skills in physical education. They point to the growing interest of younger academics in health and fitness, which may be associated with trends in popular culture, such as a sporty lifestyle, the cult of the body, various healthy diets and supplements, etc., that are becoming the universal fashion. The aim of this work was to provide a platform for exchange on effective approaches to the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity among workers, to learn from experience in different European countries and to promote the most effective approaches across the region. Because the sedentary behaviour of employees is a relevant new research area with important health risks, we decided to focus our attention on this subject.

Keywords

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health; health promotion; prevention

• Publisher: Sciendo
• Journal: Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research
• Year: 2016
• Volume: 72
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 17-22

Dates

published

2016-12-01

received

2015-09-19

accepted

2015-12-10

online

2016-12-01

Contributors

author

Wojciech J. Cynarski

• University of Rzeszow,

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Renata Grzywacz

• University of Rzeszow,

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Krzysztof Kubala

• University of Rzeszow,

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Magdalena Kunysz-Rozborska

• University of Rzeszow,

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Adam Podolski

• University of Rzeszow,

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Przemysław Pawelec

• Idokan Poland Association,

Identifiers

DOI

10.1515/pcssr-2016-0023