TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Perceived built environment characteristics of on-campus and off-campus neighborhoods associated with physical activity of college students
JO  - Journal of American college health
A1  - Peachey, Andrew A.
A1  - Baller, Stephanie L.
SP  - 337
EP  - 342
VL  - 63
IS  - 5
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0744-8481
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2015.1015027
ID  - ref1
ER  -