The purpose of this study was to understand the factors that influence physical activity
among year-round residents in an isolated summer resort community. Specifically, we …

Physical inactivity continues to be a significant problem that adversely impacts adult health.
An important construct to consider in researching adult physical activity adherence is …

Background: While considerable attention has been given to quantifying leisure-time
physical activity (LTPA) among subpopulations, less attention has focused on the perception …

Mass participation sport events are often cited as increasing population-level physical
activity, but empirical evidence is scarce as to their effectiveness. The current research …

Knowledge of what encourages and limits recreational experiences is essential to an overall
healthy lifestyle and promotion of long term wellness. Findings from 1857 surveys in this …

Physical activity is often considered the responsibility of individuals. Recently, however,
interest has developed in social ecological approaches that focus on a full spectrum of …

This qualitative study explored how influences on recreational physical activity (RPA) were
patterned by socioeconomic position. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 10 males …

Research objectives were both applied and conceptual. Actionable segments of physical
activity participants were developed using leisure involvement profiles. Also explored were …

The relationships among physical activity, leisure, and health as well as other dimensions
like nutrition and environmental conditions, have implications for everyone's quality of life …

In this study, we examined differences in leisure motivation on the basis of the type of
campus recreational activity in which a student was engaged. Specifically, campus …