Characteristics of urban parks associated with park use and physical activity: A review of qualitative research
Given that recent literature reviews on physical activity in urban parks deliberately excluded
qualitative findings, we reviewed qualitative research on this topic informed by a published …
qualitative findings, we reviewed qualitative research on this topic informed by a published …
Increasing walking: how important is distance to, attractiveness, and size of public open space?
B Giles-Corti, MH Broomhall, M Knuiman… - American journal of …, 2005 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Well-designed public open space (POS) that encourages physical activity
is a community asset that could potentially contribute to the health of local residents …
is a community asset that could potentially contribute to the health of local residents …
Recreational visits to urban parks and factors affecting park visits: Evidence from geotagged social media data
S Zhang, W Zhou - Landscape and urban planning, 2018 - Elsevier
Quantifying park use and understanding its driving factors is crucially important for
increasing park use and thus human well-being. Previous studies have investigated the …
increasing park use and thus human well-being. Previous studies have investigated the …
The significance of parks to physical activity and public health: a conceptual model
Park-based physical activity is a promising means to satisfy current physical activity
requirements. However, there is little research concerning what park environmental and …
requirements. However, there is little research concerning what park environmental and …
[图书][B] Physical activity and behavioral medicine
What type, amount, and intensity of physical activity is good for your health? How much
exercise is too much? Can avoiding physical activity make you ill or lead to premature …
exercise is too much? Can avoiding physical activity make you ill or lead to premature …
The relative influence of individual, social and physical environment determinants of physical activity
B Giles-Corti, RJ Donovan - Social science & medicine, 2002 - Elsevier
Environmental determinants of health are receiving growing attention in the literature,
although there is little empirical research in this area. The Study on Environmental and …
although there is little empirical research in this area. The Study on Environmental and …
Environmental and policy interventions to promote physical activity
Background: Because most adults in industrialized countries do not meet physical activity
guidelines, population-wide interventions are needed. Environmental and policy …
guidelines, population-wide interventions are needed. Environmental and policy …
Environmental correlates of physical activity: a review of evidence about parks and recreation
AT Kaczynski, KA Henderson - Leisure sciences, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
influences that enhance or limit the opportunities people have to be active. The purpose of …
Developing a framework for assessment of the environmental determinants of walking and cycling
The focus for interventions and research on physical activity has moved away from vigorous
activity to moderate-intensity activities, such as walking. In addition, a social ecological …
activity to moderate-intensity activities, such as walking. In addition, a social ecological …
Social–cognitive and perceived environment influences associated with physical activity in older Australians
Background. Regular physical activity in older adults can facilitate healthy aging, improve
functional capacity, and prevent disease. However, factors associated with physical inactivity …
functional capacity, and prevent disease. However, factors associated with physical inactivity …