Article
The Association of Natural Elements and Trail Use by Adults
CDC - Preventing Chronic Disease
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Program
Exercise Science
Disciplines
Abstract
We used the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities to examine the association between variations in natural elements (ie, season, weather, and temperature) and adults’ use of a rail-trail in South Carolina (2006-2009). Most (62%) of the 4,468 trail users observed were walkers; 38% were observed participating in vigorous physical activity. Adults were most often observed using the trail during the summer (32%), sunny weather (78%), and moderate temperatures (54%). When promoting trail use among adults, natural elements should be considered.
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd9.110177
Citation Information
Price, A.E., Reed, J.A., Hooker, S.P. The association of natural elements and trail use by adults. CDC - Preventing Chronic Disease 2012; 9:110177. doi: 10.5888/pcd9.110177
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