Authors
Julian A Reed, Steven P Hooker, Suresh Muthukrishnan, Brent Hutto
Publication date
2011/5/1
Journal
Journal of Physical Activity and Health
Volume
8
Issue
4
Pages
534-542
Publisher
Human Kinetics, Inc.
Description
Background
To examine demographic characteristics and physical activity (PA) behaviors of trail users on a newly constructed 2-mile urban rail/trail (ie, abandoned rail line converted to a recreational trail).
Methods
A systematic evaluation process was initiated to monitor PA behaviors using the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC).
Results
Slightly more males (n = 2578, 54%) than females (n = 2198, 46%) were observed using the rail/trail since its inception. A significant age group difference ( F = 16.68, P < .001) was observed among users with the vast majority being adults (n = 3317, 69%). Women were 2.2 times more likely than men (95% CI 1.7−3.0) to be sedentary rather than vigorously active adjusted for age and race. Whites were 2.8 times more likely than nonwhites (95 …
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User demographics and physical activity behaviors on a newly constructed urban rail/trail conversion
JA Reed, SP Hooker, S Muthukrishnan, B Hutto - Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2011