Background: It is not clear if relationships between GIS obtained environmental features and
physical activity differ according to the method used to code GIS data. Methods: Physical …

Purpose. Examine associations among observed, self-reported, and Geographical
Information Systems (GIS) environmental features and physical activity among adolescent …

BACKGROUND: It has recently been reported that adult physical activity was associated
with environmental features. The aim of this study was to determine whether environmental …

Purpose: The goal of this research is to examine the extent to which facets of neighborhood
sociodemographic contexts influence individual-level physical activity (PA) among youth …

Background: Concurrent validity of Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale (NEWS)
items was evaluated with objective measures of the built environment using geographic …

Background Measures to assess neighborhood environments are needed to better
understand the salient features that may enhance outdoor physical activities, such as …

Background: Neighborhood-level environmental features have been associated with adult
physical activity and weight status, but this link has not been established for adolescents …

Regular participation in physical activity is essential for children's physical, mental, and
cognitive health. Neighborhood environments may be especially important for children who …

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

BACKGROUND: Physical activity is an essential element in reducing the prevalence of
obesity, but much is unknown about the intensity and location of physical activity among …