Park-Based Physical Activity Among Children and Adolescents

Floyd, Myron F.; Bocarro, Jason N.; Smith, William R.; Baran, Perver K.; Moore, Robert L.; Cosco, Nilda; Edwards, Mike; Suau, Luis J.; Fang, Kunsheng

doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2011.04.013

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“…54,56,57 Evidence suggests parks and other outdoor recreation sites are second only to schools as the setting where children and youth are most active, 58,59 and numerous studies have shown higher physical activity levels among children and youth living near parks or recreation centers. [57][58][59][60][61] According to the 2011-12 NSCH, 22 the large majority of American children and youth report living in neighborhoods with at least 1 park or playground area. However, significant disparities exist by ethnicity and socioeconomic status, earning the U.S. a B-.…”

Section: Community and Built Environmentmentioning

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Results from the United States’ 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Dentro¹,

Beals²,

Crouter³

et al. 2014

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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Background:The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance partnered with physical activity experts to develop a report card that provides a comprehensive assessment of physical activity among United States children and youth.Methods:The 2014 U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth includes 10 indicators: overall physical activity levels, sedentary behaviors, active transportation, organized sport participation, active play, health-related fitness, family and peers, school, community and the built environment, and government strategies and investments. Data from nationally representative surveys were used to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the physical activity indicators. The Committee used the best available data source to grade the indicators using a standard rubric.Results:Approximately one-quarter of children and youth 6 to 15 years of age were at least moderately active for 60 min/day on at least 5 days per week. The prevalence was lower among youth compared with younger children, resulting in a grade of D- for overall physical activity levels. Five of the remaining 9 indicators received grades ranging from B- to F, whereas there was insufficient data to grade 4 indicators, highlighting the need for more research in some areas.Conclusions:Physical activity levels among U.S. children and youth are low and sedentary behavior is high, suggesting that current infrastructure, policies, programs, and investments in support of children’s physical activity are not sufficient.

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Section: Community and Built Environmentmentioning

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Results from the United States’ 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Dentro¹,

Beals²,

Crouter³

et al. 2014

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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“…In studies measuring outdoor play (n = 24), the study quality was rated high in 19 studies (79%) 7,9,13,30,[32][33][34][35]38,[40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49] and fair in 5 studies (21%) 5,17,36,37,39 (Table 1). In studies measuring independent mobility (n = 23), the study quality was rated high in 12 studies (52%) 10,13,28,46,50,[53][54][55]57,58,60,62 and fair in 11 studies (48%) 14,16,17,26,31,45,51,52,56,59,61 (Table 1).…”

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“…Fewer studies reported a response rate of at least 60% (OP: n = 10; IM: n = 10). Only 8 of the OP studies (using accelerometry/GPS/direct observation) 33,34,38,40,42,45,47,49 and 2 of the IM studies (using GIS survey/questionnaire) 57,60 incorporated a measurement with verified validity and/or reliability. In all other studies, validity and reliability of the OP or IM measures was not reported, and therefore unclear.…”

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“…Outdoor play was measured objectively via accelerometry in five studies 33,34,38,47,49 , global positioning systems (GPS) in four studies 34,38,45,47 and direct observation in three studies. 40,42,45 Outdoor play was also measured using a variety of subjective measures. For example, questionnaires were used in eleven studies 7,30,32,35,37,41,[43][44][45][46]48 , surveys in four studies 5,9,13,39 , interviews in two studies 17,45 , and the following in one study each: focus groups 36 , monitoring sheets 47 , activity logs 49 , behavioral maps 9 and guided tours.…”

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Measures of outdoor play and independent mobility in children and youth: A methodological review

Bates

Stone

2015

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

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“…People would like to engage in physical activity in recreational areas, such as neighbourhood parks, public parks, sports complexes and community parks (Cohen et al, 2006;Floyd et al, 2011). Thus, it is essential to create venues that are conducive to physical activity in residential areas to encourage physical activity (Shukur, 2010).…”

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Park Characteristics Influences to Physical Activity among Overweight Adolescents

Danis¹,

Sidek²,

Yusof³

2016

AjQoL

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The link between environmental characteristics of neighbourhood parks and adolescents' physical activity is poorly understood. Therefore, the present study aims to explore the environmental characteristics of the neighbourhood parks that influence physical activity from the perception of overweight adolescents. In-depth semi-structured interviews with 20 overweight adolescents between 13 and 17 years old successfully done. Interviews recorded, transcribed and analyzed based on a thematic content analysis. The results showed that physical and social environment influenced physical activity and neighbourhood parks usage. It is essential to consider these environmental characteristics in developing physical activity intervention that aims to promote physical activity among overweight adolescents. Danis, A. et.al. / Asian Journal of Quality of Life, AjQoL,1(2), Jul / Aug 2016 (p.25-34) 26 IntroductionData suggest that approximately 30% of Malaysians 18 years and older are currently overweight (Malaysia National Health and Morbidity Survey Volume II, 2011). The prevalence is higher than it was in 1996 (Rampal et al., 2007) and continues to be a national public health threat. Also, the Malaysia National Health and Morbidity Survey Volume II (2011) also found that the prevalence of obesity is higher in urban areas than in rural areas. This finding is consistent with the physical activity levels; the urban population had a lower level of physical activity (63.2%) than the rural population (67.2%). Based on this prevalence, it may appear that people in urban areas are more likely to be obese and are less likely to participate in physical activity.Although previous studies have suggested that the lifestyle transition and changes in the dietary patterns of Malaysians may contribute to the development of overweight and obesity (Pon et al., 2004), Hills et al. (2011) revealed that low levels of physical activity may also be one of the factors. Recommended physical activity for young people aged 5-17 years includes play, games, sports, recreation and exercise (World Health Organization, 2010). Performing regular physical activity is a healthy way to decrease the risk of chronic and non-communicable diseases (Aniza and Fairuz, 2009;Sarwer and Dilks, 2012;Shukur et al., 2010; World Health Organization, 2010) and may reduce the risk of obesity (Hills et al., 2011). This possibility highlights the importance of efforts to increase and encourage physical activity among overweight adolescents so that they can reduce their weight and have a better quality of life in return. Literature ReviewOver the last decade, the association between physical activity and environmental characteristics has become a topic of interest in public health research. People would like to engage in physical activity in recreational areas, such as neighbourhood parks, public parks, sports complexes and community parks (Cohen et al., 2006;Floyd et al., 2011). Thus, it is essential to create venues that are conducive to physical activity in resi...

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Park-Based Physical Activity Among Children and Adolescents

Cited by 181 publications

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Results from the United States’ 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Results from the United States’ 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Measures of outdoor play and independent mobility in children and youth: A methodological review

Park Characteristics Influences to Physical Activity among Overweight Adolescents

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