Spring Camp : A test project to promote healthy lifestyles for Portuguese public institution
Kupiainen, Sonja (2018)
Kupiainen, Sonja
Haaga-Helia ammattikorkeakoulu
2018
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018120419992
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018120419992
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The aim of this thesis was to test and collect new experiences of a healthy lifestyle promotion project for a Public Institution in Portugal. Project included physical activity, nutrition and mental health promotion. On the base of these experiences the purpose was to give a model and examples how to promote healthy lifestyle habits for the staff in this institution.
The project was to divided into three (3) phases; project planning, intervention survey for the staff of Public Institution and conclusion. Before and after the practical project, the staff filled a survey. The Fantastic lifestyle questionnaire was used which focuses on lifestyle habits, especially physical activity, nutrition and mental health.
The primary data revealed that the workers completing the survey generally had positive health behaviours although well-being also increased over the course of the seven week project. The cause and effect relationship could not be confirmed which limited the validity of the findings. The qualitative data on the practical project supported the need of similar kind of activities to be continued to be organised in a more consistent manner. Specific guidelines and propositions for the institution were made for the future.
The project was to divided into three (3) phases; project planning, intervention survey for the staff of Public Institution and conclusion. Before and after the practical project, the staff filled a survey. The Fantastic lifestyle questionnaire was used which focuses on lifestyle habits, especially physical activity, nutrition and mental health.
The primary data revealed that the workers completing the survey generally had positive health behaviours although well-being also increased over the course of the seven week project. The cause and effect relationship could not be confirmed which limited the validity of the findings. The qualitative data on the practical project supported the need of similar kind of activities to be continued to be organised in a more consistent manner. Specific guidelines and propositions for the institution were made for the future.