Correlates of park-based physical activity among children in diverse communities: results from an observational study in two cities
JO Spengler, MF Floyd, JE Maddock… - American Journal of …, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
Purpose. This study examined correlates of park-based physical activity (PA) among
children in neighborhood parks. Design. Direct observation was used to assess PA among …
children in neighborhood parks. Design. Direct observation was used to assess PA among …
Park-based physical activity among children and adolescents
BACKGROUND: Availability of parks is associated with higher levels of physical activity
among children and adolescents. Few studies examine actual park use and park-based …
among children and adolescents. Few studies examine actual park use and park-based …
[HTML][HTML] Neighborhood characteristics associated with park use and park-based physical activity among children in low-income diverse neighborhoods in New York …
Urban parks provide spaces and facilities for children's physical activity (PA) and can be a
free resource in low-income communities. This study examined whether neighborhood …
free resource in low-income communities. This study examined whether neighborhood …
Park-based physical activity in diverse communities of two US cities: an observational study
MF Floyd, JO Spengler, JE Maddock… - American journal of …, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Systematic study of human behavior in public parks and specific activity
settings can inform policy to promote physical activity in diverse communities. METHODS …
settings can inform policy to promote physical activity in diverse communities. METHODS …
[HTML][HTML] Peer reviewed: Social and environmental factors related to boys' and girls' park-based physical activity
Methods The System for Observation Play and Recreation in Communities was used to
measure physical activity among 2,712 children and adolescents in 20 neighborhood parks …
measure physical activity among 2,712 children and adolescents in 20 neighborhood parks …
Neighborhood, family and individual characteristics related to adolescent park-based physical activity
Background Local parks are an important community resource that may influence levels of
physical activity among youth. However, few population-based studies have investigated …
physical activity among youth. However, few population-based studies have investigated …
Environmental and social determinants of youth physical activity intensity levels at neighborhood parks in Las Vegas, NV
C Coughenour, L Coker, TJ Bungum - Journal of Community Health, 2014 - Springer
Parks can play an important role in youth activity. This study used observational data to
evaluate the relationship of environmental and social determinants to youth physical activity …
evaluate the relationship of environmental and social determinants to youth physical activity …
Physical activity among adolescents: when do parks matter?
SH Babey, TA Hastert, H Yu, ER Brown - American journal of preventive …, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The availability of places to engage in physical activity may influence
physical activity levels. This study examined whether the relationship between physical …
physical activity levels. This study examined whether the relationship between physical …
Park area and physical activity among children and adolescents: findings from the healthy communities study
MT Stewart, M Verma… - … of Physical Activity …, 2023 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: There is currently a nationwide effort to bring parks and green spaces within a
10-minute walk of the home. We examined the association between park area within 1 km of …
10-minute walk of the home. We examined the association between park area within 1 km of …
A quantitative examination of park characteristics related to park use and physical activity among urban youth
PURPOSE: Although several studies have identified a positive association between
recreational facility availability and physical activity, few have examined facility attributes …
recreational facility availability and physical activity, few have examined facility attributes …