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Worksite Wellness for Tompkins County

Worksite environments that support good nutrition and regular physical activity
in Tompkins County, NY

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Physical Activity Counts!
physical activity program

What is PAC?
Physical Activity Counts (PAC) is a self-run program for recording daily physical activity. A wealth of scientific and medical evidence supports the many benefits of getting regular physical activity (see box at right). Using the PAC scoresheet individuals can track their activity levels. Personal goals for progress can be set, buddies can encourage each other, or groups can hold friendly competitions for prizes or peer support.

Health benefits of regular physical activity
  • helps control weight
  • reduces the risk of dying from heart disease
  • helps control blood pressure
  • helps control blood cholesterol levels
  • decreases the risk of developing diabetes
  • decreases the risk of developing colon cancer
  • decreases feelings of anxiety and depression
  • helps build and maintain healthy bones, joints and muscles and prevents osteroporosis
  • improves blood circulation throughout the body
  • improves the body's ability to use oxygen
  • has been shown to reduce an individual's medical care costs by 25%
  • promotes worker productivity

    • excerpted from the American Association of World Health, World Health Day 2002 Resource Booklet, www.aawhworldhealth.org

    To start the PAC program, simply pick up a scoresheet (see below) and begin recording your daily physical activity. The scoresheet is based on the amount of time you spend being active. For more information on using the scoresheet, click here.

    PAC Scoresheets are available to worksites and employee groups from the Health Promotion Program at the Tompkins County Health Department, and from the Tompkins County Health Planning Council. Because scoresheets come in pads of 50, please order on behalf of your worksite or a group of co-workers. Quantities may be limited. Email tschiele@tompkins-co.org.

    WORKSITE WELLNESS FOR TOMPKINS COUNTY