Although the fields of leisure studies and recreation and parks were founded on addressing
health and wellness needs of people, only recently have these needs been addressed by …

Leisure researchers have been studying active living for many years. The research,
however, has focused more on individual factors than social and environmental …

Research indicates that leisure participation enhances health at various levels, reducing
stress and promoting better physical and mental health. Participation in personally …

Recent reviews demonstrate participation in active recreation and the development of an
active lifestyle is important to a broad spectrum of society. Reviews further highlight the …

This paper examines recreation and leisure research within the context of active living, and
highlights an apparent gap between the current involvement of recreation and leisure …

The research literature on outdoor recreation as it relates to human health is vast and
growing. To help policymakers take new and emerging findings into account when …

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 …

Research on physical activity (PA) has expanded in recent years to examine environmental
influences that enhance or limit the opportunities people have to be active. The purpose of …

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 …

Leisure is an area often overlooked in broad, life-style change health promotion efforts. The
intent of this article is to stimulate thought regarding leisure's contribution to health and …