The Effects of Faculty/Staff Exercise Program

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study focuses on analyzing the data collected from participants in the Faculty/Staff Exercise Program to determine the success and quantifying the results of the program. The investigators are interested in the effectiveness of this program on multiple levels, individual and group, as it is the first of its kind - an exercise program targeting the faculty and staff at a university.

Detailed Description
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This study focuses on analyzing the data collected from participants in the Faculty/Staff Exercise Program to determine the success and quantifying the results of the program. The investigators are interested in the effectiveness of this program on multiple levels, individual and group, as it is the first of its kind - an exercise program targeting the faculty and staff at a university. Participants were regular attendees in either a 6am or 12pm exercise program session. Data included both measures of physical health as well as cognitive health. Measures of physical health included the assessment of body fat using the skin-fold method of analysis (3-site). Cholesterol was measured via blood draw analysis. This was done at the Kent State University Exercise Physiology Laboratory by certified research staff. A 6 minute walk test was completed to measure aerobic capacity. Flexibility was assessed via the sit-and-reach test while anaerobic strength and endurance were assessed using sit-up and curl-up tests. Assessment of balance was done using a Biodex Balance System. Assessments of cognitive health included several questionnaires that asked questions related to sleep habits, stress levels, and mood. In addition, each participant was given a MOVband to track physical activity. The device was worn during waking hours for all days of participation.The data from the MOVband was auto-uploaded to a computer program for tracking so that no manual entry was necessary.

Official Title
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The Physiological and Cognitive Effects of Faculty/Staff Exercise Program in a University Setting

Conditions
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Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Sedentary Lifestyle, Physical Activity

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Physical Activity


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: age 21-65 years current faculty/staff member no contraindications to exercise sedentary prior to enrollment Exclusion Criteria: age <21 years, >65 years non faculty/staff member contraindications to exercise regular exercise participation prior to enrollment

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Physical Activity<br>Participants were subjected to a 12-week exercise program targeting the federal physical activity guidelines. | Behavioral: Physical Activity<br>* Participants underwent 12-weeks of exercise prescription aimed at the federal guidelines (3 days/week).<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Height | Objectively measured height in meters using a standard clinical stadiometer. | Assessed once at baseline. | 
| Weight | Objectively measured weight in kilograms using a standard clinical scale. | Change from baseline weight at 4-weeks, 8-weeks, and 12-weeks follow-up. | 
| Systolic Blood Pressure | Objectively measured systolic blood pressure in millimeters of Mercury using a standard Mercury sphygmomanometer. | Change from baseline systolic blood pressure at 4-weeks, 8-weeks, and 12-weeks follow-up. | 
| Diastolic Blood Pressure | Objectively measured diastolic blood pressure in millimeters of Mercury using a standard Mercury sphygmomanometer. | Change from baseline diastolic blood pressure at 4-weeks, 8-weeks, and 12-weeks follow-up. | 
| High-Density Lipoprotein | Objectively measured high-density lipoprotein in milligrams per deciliter using a standard assay kit. | Change from baseline high-density lipoprotein at 4-weeks, 8-weeks, and 12-weeks follow-up. | 
| Low-Density Lipoprotein | Objectively measured low-density lipoprotein in milligrams per deciliter using a standard assay kit. | Change from baseline low-density lipoprotein at 4-weeks, 8-weeks, and 12-weeks follow-up. | 
| Total Serum Cholesteral | Objectively measured total serum cholesterol in milligrams per deciliter using a standard assay kit. | Change from baseline total serum cholesterol at 4-weeks, 8-weeks, and 12-weeks follow-up. | 
| Impaired Fasting Glucose | Objectively measured impaired fasting glucose in milligrams per deciliter using a standard assay kit. | Change from baseline impaired fasting glucose at 4-weeks, 8-weeks, and 12-weeks follow-up. | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Accelerometer-Based Physical Activity | Assessment of accelerometer-based physical activity outcome measures (e.g., steps per day). | Change from baseline accelerometer-based physical activity 4-weeks, 8-weeks, and 12-weeks follow-up using 1-minute epochs. |