Associations between the built environment and physical activity from analyses of spatial clusters, trail use, and locations where physical activity occurs

Over the past two decades, an increasing number of scientific studies have examined associations between the built environment and physical activity and obesity. These studies have documented positive associations between environmental variables, such as population density, street connectivity, and composite measures of neighborhood walkability and physical activity. Studies have also shown inverse relationships between the presence of neighborhood grocery stores and recreational facilities and obesity. Despite this evidence, there continues to be limitations in built environment studies conducted to date. The three dissertation studies described here were designed to address several different aspects of built environment research that warrant greater attention.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Health and Kinesiology

Year

2015

Author dc:creator

• Tamura, Kosuke

Contributors dc:contributor

• Philip J Troped
• David B Klenosky
• Robin C Puett
• William A Harper
• Hao Zhang

• Accelerometer
• Exercise
• Geographic information system
• GPS

Repository record dc:identifier

https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_dissertations/1151

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:docs.lib.purdue.edu:open_access_dissertations-2367