3162.0 Public Parks as Sites for the Promotion of Physical Activity and Recreation

Monday, October 31, 2011: 10:30 AM
Oral
Several different features of the built and natural environments of communities are thought to play a role in the promotion of physical activity in children and adults. An increasing area of interest in physical activity promotion is the presence of parks, and an understanding of their amenities that increase opportunities for physical activity. These sessions describe the different features of parks conducive to physical activity, and will provide valuable information about factors that are associated with park usage. Finally, this session will also describe the National Parks Service Health Promotion Initiative.
Session Objectives: Explain the role of public parks in the promotion of physical activity Describe the features of parks that influence their use Discuss the National Parks Service Health Promotion Initiative
Moderator:
David Paul, PhD

10:30 AM
City park facts: Everything you've ever needed to know about urban park systems' acreage, facilities and usership
Peter Harnik, Director, Center for City Park Excellence
     
10:50 AM
National Park Service Health Promotion Initiative: Strengthening the nexus between public lands and public health
Diana Allen, MCRP, David Wong, MD, Melanie Larson and Charles Higgins, MS
     
11:10 AM
Partnering with Your Local Parks to Improve Physical Activity
Zarnaaz Bashir, MPH
     
11:30 AM
Association of physical activity with park safety and park use: Variations by neighborhood racial composition
Susan Babey, PhD, Joelle Wolstein, MPP and Allison Diamant, MD, MSHS
     
  

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Organized by: Physical Activity
Endorsed by: Alternative and Complementary Health Practices, Community Health Planning and Policy Development

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)

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