Table III

Self-reported items relating to worksite promotion of physical activity and the factor they relate to

Factor 1 – active travel and local opportunities (ACTIVET+)Factor 2 – provision of information and opportunities within and outside the workplace (INFOPPS)Factor 3 – facilities and onsite classes (FACILITIES)Factor 4 – structures to reduce sedentary behaviour (SED)Factor 5 – provision of information (INFO)
Have flexible working policies0.596a0.0240.2730.4470.021
Have incentive schemes for active travel0.724a0.378−0.0900.0140.153
Have sustainable travel/active travel policies0.753a0.0940.0230.0450.087
Offer reduced price gym memberships0.695a−0.0790.230−0.261−0.251
Have walking/cycling routes/maps0.779a0.0810.055−0.074−0.013
Disseminate written information on how to be more active0.726a0.314−0.087−0.2270.298
Use websites/e-mail to inform employees about physical activity opportunities0.798a0.128−0.000−0.0540.191
Use online materials to promote physical activity guidelines and/or the benefits of being active0.745a−0.076−0.031−0.0730.069
Offer subsidised corporate memberships at local facilities0.633a0.2020.0270.299−0.039
Have bicycle rack facilities0.739a−0.0120.0010.2550.024
Offer tailored opportunities to be physically active both within and outside the workplace−0.0150.815a−0.0170.0880.045
Use newsletters and staff/team meetings inform staff about physical activity opportunities0.1300.754a0.0910.2560.184
Promote the physical activity guidelines and/or the benefits of being active through team meetings, bulletin boards, e-mails and seminars0.1450.774a0.1160.0500.003
Offer team activity challenges0.1980.615a0.1750.362−0.107
Offer lunchtime activity groups0.1580.807a0.046−0.075−0.024
Offer onsite activity taster sessions0.0750.852a0.0930.0150.068
Offer talks and presentations on physical activity0.1240.704a0.435−0.037−0.007
Offer taster sessions at local leisure facilities0.1060.599a0.093−0.199−0.037
Deliver physical activities to employees through outside organisations0.0410.638a0.2410.0310.031
Offer company leagues, ladders and competitions−0.0110.700a0.1290.016−0.003
Offer sport or activity clubs0.0880.781a0.1390.0210.004
Provide changing rooms0.359−0.1240.624a−0.002−0.174
Provide sports equipment0.333−0.1000.717a0.3740.008
Provide an onsite gym−0.0300.2320.749a0.0700.036
Provide lockers0.152−0.1460.738a−0.0290.059
Provide showers−0.2630.2440.567a0.0320.132
Offer onsite activity classes−0.0440.3900.660a0.2250.046
Have organisational policies and practices to encourage breaks from prolonged sitting0.3860.1400.2660.501a0.182
Encourage employees to break up their sitting time during the working day0.3320.2280.1920.615a0.115
Encourage employees to get away from their desks at lunchtime0.1040.2860.0570.774a0.097
Have policies on breaking up sitting time during the working day−0.1460.013−0.0090.842a0.079
Hold walking meetings0.0830.1580.0870.640a−0.075
Use bulletin boards to inform employees about physical activity opportunities0.1740.0750.0850.0930.715a
Use newsletters to promote the physical activity guidelines and/or the benefits of being active0.0010.1240.1040.0350.730a

Note: aFactors relating to self-reported items

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