TY - JOUR
T1 - Promoting physical activity through the shared use of school recreational spaces
T2 - A policy statement from the American heart association
AU - Young, Deborah R.
AU - Spengler, John O.
AU - Frost, Natasha
AU - Evenson, Kelly R.
AU - Vincent, Jeffrey M.
AU - Whitsel, Laurie
PY - 2014/9
Y1 - 2014/9
N2 - Most Americans are not sufficiently physically active, even though regular physical activity improves health and reduces the risk of many chronic diseases. Those living in rural, non-White, and lower-income communities often have insufficient access to places to be active, which can contribute to their lower level of physical activity. The shared use of school recreational facilities can provide safe and affordable places for communities. Studies suggest that challenges to shared use include additional cost, liability protection, communication among constituencies interested in sharing space, and decision-making about scheduling and space allocation. This American Heart Association policy statement has provided recommendations for federal, state, and local decision-makers to support and expand opportunities for physical activity in communities through the shared use of school spaces.
AB - Most Americans are not sufficiently physically active, even though regular physical activity improves health and reduces the risk of many chronic diseases. Those living in rural, non-White, and lower-income communities often have insufficient access to places to be active, which can contribute to their lower level of physical activity. The shared use of school recreational facilities can provide safe and affordable places for communities. Studies suggest that challenges to shared use include additional cost, liability protection, communication among constituencies interested in sharing space, and decision-making about scheduling and space allocation. This American Heart Association policy statement has provided recommendations for federal, state, and local decision-makers to support and expand opportunities for physical activity in communities through the shared use of school spaces.
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U2 - 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301461
DO - 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301461
M3 - Review article
C2 - 24134355
AN - SCOPUS:84906086674
SN - 0090-0036
VL - 104
SP - 1583
EP - 1588
JO - American journal of public health
JF - American journal of public health
IS - 9
ER -