Impact of Environment on PA

Question 1

What are the environmental correlates of PA? Name at least 6.

Answer 1

• Seeing others active (Behavioural modelling).
• Crime levels (actual and perception), feeling safe.
• Traffic volume and speed and feeling safe.
• Neighbourhood design and walkability ( i.e are shops, schools, public transport within walking distance from your home, safety of road crossing, presence/condition of pavements, street lighting).
  Parks, open spaces, walking and cycling paths/lanes and exercise facilities (access, affordable, safety, quality).
• Aesthetics (e.g. greenness, pleasantness.
• Weather/season - climate change.

Question 2

What are environmental interventions in children?

Answer 2

• More playgrounds, activity spaces an green spaces.
• Making these amenities safer, more accessible and appealing.
• Reducing anti-social behaviour so parents feels comfortable letting their children play outside.
• Transport infrastructure that allows parents to actively commute with their children. I.E walk to school.
• A parent that is active themselves.

Question 3

What are environmental interventions in adults?

Answer 3

• Parks and green spaces.
• Making amenities safer, more accessible and appealing.
• Reducing anti-social behaviour so people feel more comfortable exercising outdoors.
• Transport infrastructure to support active commuting. I.E walking to school/work.
• Older adults: Benches, toilet facilities in outdoor spaces.