The Availability of Local-Area Commercial Physical Activity-Related Facilities and Physical Activity Among Adolescents
Study that investigate the relationship between access to exercise facilities and physical activity participation.
Powell, L. M.: Chaloupka, F. J.; Slater, S. J.; Johnston, L. D. & O’Malley P. M. Department of Economics, Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago and Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. (2007).
Study that investigated the relationship between access to physical activity facilities and participation levels in America.
Method: Repeated cross-sectional data for 8th, 10th and 12th grade students were collected. The questionnaire addressed issues such as demographics, types and levels of physical activity, beliefs and attitudes. Business lists were used to establish physical activity provision in specific areas.
Findings: On average ZIP codes had 3.8 physical activity facilities per 10,000 capita. There was a significant, yet small, relationship between access to facilities and physical activity levels, however this relationship was only significant for girls.
Higher area income per capita was associated with higher physical activity levels and more exercise resources.
Suggestions: This study did not investigate cost of access to facilities; this may be an important factor for future research. The research suggests it is especially important to increase access to local facilities in low SES areas, especially for females, as they are less likely to have access to transport.
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American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2007, 33(4S), S292-S300Further Contact Details
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