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Feasibility of a Park-Based Active Transportation Intervention to Promote Youth Physical Activity and Access to Parks and Recreation

Publication ,  Journal Article
Chung, N; Ostbye, T; Jones, J; Smith, A; Zewdie, H; Yuan, A; Kumar, A; D'agostino, E
Published in: Journal of Park and Recreation Administration
January 1, 2023

This study conducted a needs assessment and feasibility testing of Going Places, a novel park-based active transportation intervention that aims to improve physical activity and access to parks and recreation. Participants (n=19) were recruited from park sites serving predominantly racial/ethnic minority and low income communities in North Carolina, United States. Surveys were administered to participants (n=17), accelerometer-based step data was collected (n=6), and one focus group was conducted (n=6). Feasibility was assessed based on retention, engagement with community partners, and program delivery. Surveys showed more than half of youth (mean age=15.9 years; 100% non-Hispanic Black) did not use active transportation, reported low levels of physical activity, and demonstrated barriers to active transportation including safety concerns, accessibility, and social factors. Seventeen lessons were delivered at two sites. This work has potential to promote youth active transportation in a parks and recreation setting to benefit youths’ physical activity patterns for lifelong health.

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Journal of Park and Recreation Administration

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EISSN

2160-6862

ISSN

0735-1968

Publication Date

January 1, 2023

Volume

41

Issue

4

Start / End Page

79 / 94

Related Subject Headings

  • 3508 Tourism
  • 3504 Commercial services
  • 1506 Tourism
  • 1504 Commercial Services
  • 1503 Business and Management
 

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Chung, N., Ostbye, T., Jones, J., Smith, A., Zewdie, H., Yuan, A., … D’agostino, E. (2023). Feasibility of a Park-Based Active Transportation Intervention to Promote Youth Physical Activity and Access to Parks and Recreation. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 41(4), 79–94. https://doi.org/10.18666/JPRA-2023-11830
Chung, N., T. Ostbye, J. Jones, A. Smith, H. Zewdie, A. Yuan, A. Kumar, and E. D’agostino. “Feasibility of a Park-Based Active Transportation Intervention to Promote Youth Physical Activity and Access to Parks and Recreation.” Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 41, no. 4 (January 1, 2023): 79–94. https://doi.org/10.18666/JPRA-2023-11830.
Chung N, Ostbye T, Jones J, Smith A, Zewdie H, Yuan A, et al. Feasibility of a Park-Based Active Transportation Intervention to Promote Youth Physical Activity and Access to Parks and Recreation. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 2023 Jan 1;41(4):79–94.
Chung, N., et al. “Feasibility of a Park-Based Active Transportation Intervention to Promote Youth Physical Activity and Access to Parks and Recreation.” Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, vol. 41, no. 4, Jan. 2023, pp. 79–94. Scopus, doi:10.18666/JPRA-2023-11830.
Chung N, Ostbye T, Jones J, Smith A, Zewdie H, Yuan A, Kumar A, D’agostino E. Feasibility of a Park-Based Active Transportation Intervention to Promote Youth Physical Activity and Access to Parks and Recreation. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. 2023 Jan 1;41(4):79–94.

Published In

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration

DOI

EISSN

2160-6862

ISSN

0735-1968

Publication Date

January 1, 2023

Volume

41

Issue

4

Start / End Page

79 / 94

Related Subject Headings

  • 3508 Tourism
  • 3504 Commercial services
  • 1506 Tourism
  • 1504 Commercial Services
  • 1503 Business and Management