Physical Exercise at the Workplace – from research to practice
About this course
Musculoskeletal disorders such as back and neck-shoulder pain is a major problem in the working environment and is associated with reduced work ability and sickness absence. Intervention studies with physical exercise at the workplace have during recent years shown promising results in preventing and reducing musculoskeletal pain and improving work ability in different occupational groups. However, several factors are required for a successful implementation of physical exercise at the workplace.
Price information
The price of the course is EUR 225 and will be invoiced after the registration deadline.
It is possible to pay the course by invoice or credit card.
Course objectives
The purpose of the course is to provide the participants with theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience on how to design, perform and evaluate workplace interventions for increased physical exercise and reduced sitting time for improved musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health.
Main topics
The course will cover:
- Work-related risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders
- Health consequences of inactivity and too much activity – the role of work and leisure
- Detailed walk-through of Danish intervention studies (9 randomized controlled trials) with physical exercise at the workplace effect- as well as process-evaluation – what worked for whom and why
- How to design your own workplace intervention with physical exercise – from standardized guidelines to practical challenges
- Discussions on how to develop work, organizations, the work environment, and working culture to create a healthy work life that encourages physical exercise and reduced inactivity
- Hands-on – group work with participant involvement (online break-out rooms of 3-4 persons)
- Elastic bands exercises – guided through webcam
Target groups
PhD students, researchers, occupational health professionals.
Subject background
Short description:
- Musculoskeletal disorders such as back and neck-shoulder pain is a major problem in the working environment and is associated with reduced work ability and sickness absence.
- Physical exercise at the workplace have shown promising results in preventing and reducing musculoskeletal pain and improving work ability in different occupational groups.
- Several factors are required for a successful implementation of physical exercise at the workplace.
General course fee and cancellation information
The courses and workshops vary in price. The course fee is invoiced after the registration deadline.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received by May, 3rd 2023: full refund
Cancellations received by May, 4th 2023 or later: no refund
The total price of the course will be invoiced after the registration deadline.
The price is subject to minor changes.
Contact person
Course leader
Lars L. Andersen, National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark.
email: LLA@NRCWE.DK
In practical matter, please contact:
Project Manager & Quality Assurance Advisor
Cecilia Weckman
NIVA
email: cecilia.weckman@niva.org
