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Gebhardt, Deborah L.; Crump, Carolyn E. – American Psychologist, 1990
Reviews literature on worksite fitness and health promotion programs. Examines their impact on employees and the sponsoring organization. Discusses beneficial effects such as increased fitness, and reduction in health care costs, risk factors of heart disease, absenteeism, and turnover. Addresses issues related to participation rates, program…
Descriptors: Employee Assistance Programs, Exercise, Health Care Costs, Health Education
Knadler, Gary F.; And Others – 1987
Because sedentary living creates health consequences that ultimately affect employees' productivity, many companies are sponsoring worksite physical fitness programs for their employees. The cost-effectiveness of such programs and the resulting reduction in employees' absenteeism rates and medical and health care costs have been well documented.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Corporate Education, Cost Effectiveness, Employee Assistance Programs