Exercise Program for Faculty and Staff: Building Collegiality Through Convenience | Research in Psychology and Behavior

Phrosini Samis-Smith Samis-Smith
Nola Schmidt

Keywords

faculty/staff, work environment, exercise

Abstract

Stress in university faculty and staff exists is well-documented and opportunities for reducing stress are needed. Exercise is a known strategy for reducing stress, therefore a cost-effective afterwork faculty/staff exercise program for improving wellness was implemented. Offering a faculty/staff exercise program that is convenient, inexpensive, preplanned, and fun is the key to motivating participation.

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Feb 15, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53520/rdpb2024.107102

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Exercise Program for Faculty and Staff: Building Collegiality Through Convenience: Commentary. (2024). Research in Psychology and Behavior, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.53520/rdpb2024.107102

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024)

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