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Promoting Physical Activity Through the Shared Use of School Recreational Spaces

A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association

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ID14601249
AuthorsDeborah Rohm Young (0000-0002-8335-7851, Minnesota Department of Health), John O Spengler (Deborah R. Young is with the Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena. John O. Spengler is with the College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida, Gainesville. Natasha Frost is with the Public Law Center, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN. Kelly R. Evenson is with the Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Jeffrey M. Vincent is with the Center for Cities and...), Natasha Frost (Deborah R. Young is with the Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena. John O. Spengler is with the College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida, Gainesville. Natasha Frost is with the Public Law Center, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN. Kelly R. Evenson is with the Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Jeffrey M. Vincent is with the Center for Cities and...), K R Evenson (0000-0002-3720-5830, Deborah R. Young is with the Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena. John O. Spengler is with the College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida, Gainesville. Natasha Frost is with the Public Law Center, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN. Kelly R. Evenson is with the Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Jeffrey M. Vincent is with the Center for Cities and...), Jeffrey M Vincent (Deborah R. Young is with the Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena. John O. Spengler is with the College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida, Gainesville. Natasha Frost is with the Public Law Center, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN. Kelly R. Evenson is with the Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Jeffrey M. Vincent is with the Center for Cities and...), Laurie Whitsel (Deborah R. Young is with the Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena. John O. Spengler is with the College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida, Gainesville. Natasha Frost is with the Public Law Center, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN. Kelly R. Evenson is with the Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Jeffrey M. Vincent is with the Center for Cities and...), Laurie P Whitsel (0000-0003-3896-7471, American Heart Association)
Year2014
Volume104
Issue9
Pages1583-1588
Publication date2014-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0090-0036 • E-ISSN: 1541-0048
PublisherAmerican Public Health Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.2105/ajph.2013.301461
PMID24134355
OpenAlexW2103356119
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited15

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

Association (psychology) · Business · Economics · Environmental health · Liability · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Political science · Public economics · Recreation · Space (punctuation) · Statement (logic) · Computer Science · Finance · Law · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Urban Transport and Accessibility

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Unique citing works6
Citations per year0,6
Citation span2016 - 2026 (11)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 6

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