How Much Observation Is Enough? Refining the Administration of SOPARC

2011160 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Deborah A. Cohen

Claude Messan Setodji · RAND Corporation

Kelly R. Evenson

Phillip Ward · The Ohio State University

Sandra C. Lapham · Behavioral Health Research Center of the Southwest

Amy Hillier

Thomas L. McKenzie · San Diego State University

Abstract

An abbreviated schedule of SOPARC was sufficient for estimating park use, park user characteristics, and physical activity. Applying these observation methods can augment physical activity surveillance.

Topics & Keywords

Urban Transport and Accessibility Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Urban Green Space and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volume 8, Issue 8, pp. 1117-1123

DOI: 10.1123/jpah.8.8.1117

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