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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Urban Planning
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Parks are known to promote physical activity.
  • College campuses may also serve as venues for physical activity.
  • Understanding physical activity patterns in different urban settings is crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the physical activity levels and types of adults on urban college campuses versus urban parks.
  • To identify differences in physical activity intensity and behavior between these two environments.

Main Methods:

  • The System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC) was utilized.
  • Observations were conducted at 3 urban campuses and 3 urban parks.
  • Data collection occurred 3 times daily for 4 days in April 2011.

Main Results:

  • A higher proportion of individuals engaged in vigorous (28.7% vs. 11.9%) and sedentary (25% vs. 18.3%) activities at parks compared to campuses.
  • A greater proportion of individuals were observed walking on campuses (69.8% vs. 46.3%) than at parks.
  • Men were more frequently observed than women in both settings; paths and sport courts were the most utilized amenities.

Conclusions:

  • Physical activity intensities and patterns vary between college campuses and parks, despite similar amenities.
  • Awareness campaigns should highlight campus amenities that encourage physical activity.
  • Further research is needed to understand how to promote physical activity among women in these settings.