Many adolescents, both rural and urban, are not meeting the recommended levels for
physical activity (PA). This investigation was designed to elicit socioecologic barriers and …

The purpose of this study was to assess perceived physical activity (PA) opportunities and
barriers for inner-city youth. Data were collected via interviews with 59 children, 8 school …

PURPOSE: To explore the views high school students have about various physical activity
contexts and their ideas of potential physical activity promoting strategies. METHODS: Forty …

High prevalence of physical inactivity and obesity in children and adolescents has become a
global problem. This systematic review aimed to examine the existing literature regarding …

Research shows a decline in physical activity levels during adolescence, particularly among
girls. This study explored perceived barriers to participation in moderate and vigorous …

The examination of physical environments to explain and promote physical activity is an
important yet under-investigated area of research inquiry. This study explored relationships …

PURPOSE: To investigate factors of low-income neighborhoods and households on
physical activity with a sample of adolescents from low-income neighborhoods. METHODS …

Abstract Estimates indicate that 10% to 50% of American Indian and non-Indian children in
the US are obese, defined as a body mass index≥ 95 th percentile of the NHANES II …

Background: Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA), a significant proportion of youth
remains inactive. Studies assessing differences in the correlates of PA among urban and …

Purpose Research on youth physical activity has focused on urban areas. Rural adolescents
are more likely to be physically inactive than urban youth, contributing to higher risk of …