Background. Spatial access to recreational facilities and perceptions of the neighborhood
environment and physical activity levels were examined by the socioeconomic status of area …

Purpose. Investigate environmental factors influencing the use of recreational facilities for
physical activity by urban African-American adolescents. Design. Qualitative in-depth …

CONTEXT: Research examining the association between environmental attributes and
physical activity among youth is growing. An updated review of literature is needed to …

BACKGROUND: Identifying environmental factors that can influence physical activity is a
public health priority. We examined associations of perceived environmental attributes with …

BACKGROUND: Leisure-time physical activity patterns are low and socially patterned.
Ecologic studies of the provision of exercise facilities indicate that in areas of deprivation …

The present study evaluated a measure of perceived physical environments that may
influence physical activity. Forty-three self-report items were used to assess environmental …

Background: Because most adults in industrialized countries do not meet physical activity
guidelines, population-wide interventions are needed. Environmental and policy …

Background: Neighborhood environment attributes of walkability and access to recreation
facilities have been related to physical activity and weight status, but most self-report …

Purpose. To examine associations between perceived neighborhood characteristics, access
to places for activity, and leisure-time physical activity. Design. Cross-sectional telephone …

Background: The physical environment plays an important role in influencing participation in
physical activity, although which factors of the physical environment have the greatest effect …