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Current Perspectives on the Economics of Fitness and Sport with Particular Reference to Worksite Programmes

Current Perspectives on the Economics of Fitness and Sport with Particular Reference to Worksite... Much of the research on the economic impact of fitness and sport programmes has been initiated with a view to cost containment, or the justification of specific exercise initiatives. Care must be taken when evaluating such reports to consider any resultant biasing of conclusions. Analyses should conform to sound scientific and economic principles, with cost-effectiveness measures generally being more appropriate than cost-benefit analyses. Critical issues of measurement include opportunity costs, marginal and intangible costs, discount and inflation rates, and programme participation rates. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Sports Medicine Springer Journals

Current Perspectives on the Economics of Fitness and Sport with Particular Reference to Worksite Programmes

Shephard, Roy
Sports Medicine , Volume 7 (5) – Dec 1, 2012
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Springer Journals
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Medicine & Public Health; Sports Medicine
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0112-1642
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1179-2035
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10.2165/00007256-198907050-00002
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Abstract

Much of the research on the economic impact of fitness and sport programmes has been initiated with a view to cost containment, or the justification of specific exercise initiatives. Care must be taken when evaluating such reports to consider any resultant biasing of conclusions. Analyses should conform to sound scientific and economic principles, with cost-effectiveness measures generally being more appropriate than cost-benefit analyses. Critical issues of measurement include opportunity costs, marginal and intangible costs, discount and inflation rates, and programme participation rates.

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Sports Medicine – Springer Journals

Published: Dec 1, 2012

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