%0 Journal Article
%T Perceived built environment characteristics of on-campus and off-campus neighborhoods associated with physical activity of college students
%J Journal of American college health
%D 2015
%A Peachey, Andrew A.
%A Baller, Stephanie L.
%V 63
%N 5
%P 337-342
%X OBJECTIVE: To identify differences in neighborhood environment and their association with physical activity (PA) levels of on-campus compared to off-campus students. Participants: Participants were 822 undergraduate students at a mid-sized mid-Atlantic university. <br><br>METHODS: Students completed the Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale-Abbreviated and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire in October, 2013. <br><br>RESULTS: Lower residential density, traffic safety, and crime scores and higher land-use mix diversity, aesthetics, and lack of parking scores were reported among on-campus residents. On-campus residents reported higher levels of active transportation PA, leisure PA, and total PA. Land-mix use diversity, aesthetics and lack of cul-de-sacs were associated with physical activity level. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The on-campus and off-campus environments differ in ways that may impact the ability of undergraduate students to be physically active. Strategies to promote continued active transportation and leisure PA are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 0744-8481
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2015.1015027