Objective and perceived availability of physical activity opportunities: differences in associations with physical activity behavior among urban adolescents
Open Access
- 1 January 2009
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Vol. 6 (1) , 70
Abstract
This study examined the associations of the perceived and objective environment with adolescent engagement in sports activities and walking and cycling in leisure time. It also explored the degree of agreement between objective and perceived availability of physical activity (PA) facilities in neighborhoods.Keywords
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