Assessment of Fitness, Health, and Well-Being in the Occupational Setting: A Pragmatic Approach. (September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fang, Kelly; Pronk, Nico
• Is Part Of: ACSM's health & fitness journal. Volume 26:Number 5(2022)
• Page Start: 58
• Page End: 67
• Publication Date: 2022-09
• Subjects: Assessment -- Health and Well-Being -- Fitness -- Workplace -- Worksite -- Performance -- Guidance; Exercise -- Periodicals; Physical fitness -- Periodicals; Health -- Periodicals; Exercise -- Periodicals; Health Behavior -- Periodicals; Physical Fitness -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1249/FIT.0000000000000800
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1091-5397

Abstract

Apply It!: After reading this article, worksite health promotion and health and fitness professionals will: Understand the purpose of conducting assessments and the health and safety implications when a worker is not able to perform his or her job optimally physically or mentally. Appreciate how to recognize and manage the risks involved in conducting the assessments. Know how to apply the practical guidance on which assessments to use and how to implement them on-site or remotely.