For children, playgrounds are important environments. However, children's perspectives are
often not acknowledged in playground provision, design, and evaluation. This scoping …

In the digital age, time spent outdoor in green areas is significantly decreasing for children
living in cities. With the advent of digital technology, a series of digital tools are gradually …

The past decade brought forth a wave of excitement and promise for researchers and
practitioners interested in community practice as an approach based on social justice …

This study examines the neighborhood activity spaces (NAS) of 9-to 13-year-old children (n=
143) from seven schools in London, Canada. Data from Global Positioning System (GPS) …

Most previous studies examining physical activity in Public Open Spaces (POS) focused
solely on the physical environment. However, according to socio-ecological models the …

Environmental child-friendliness is affected by how built environments and green spaces are
planned and designed, but also by their ongoing management, including both development …

Background Active commuting to school can be a meaningful contributor to overall physical
activity in children. To inform better micro-level urban design near schools that can support …

Objectives This study examines environmental factors associated with BMI (body mass
index) levels among adolescents with the aim of identifying potential interventions for …

Children today are spending more sedentary time indoors than time playing and being
active outdoors. The daily journey to and from school represents a valuable opportunity for …

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a digital technology that integrates hardware and
software to analyze, store, and map spatial data. GIS allows users to visualize (ie, map) …