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Sedentary Behavior And Related Factors Among Full-Time, University Faculty, Anna Greer, Mary Keenan
Sedentary Behavior And Related Factors Among Full-Time, University Faculty, Anna Greer, Mary Keenan
Anna E. Greer
Purpose– Sedentary behavior, independent of physical activity, is a risk factor for both morbidity and mortality. Little is known about factors related to sedentary behavior. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between sedentary behavior and the demographic characteristics, perceived physical activity (PA) environment, and PA behaviors of 72 full-time, university faculty members. Design/methodology/approach– For this cross-sectional study, data were collected online using Survey Monkey®. Findings– Participants spent an average of 473 and 328 minutes/weekend day in sedentary activity. There was a positive correlation between minutes spent in vigorous PA and minutes spent sedentary while watching TV …
Trail User Demographics, Physical Activity Behaviors, And Perceptions Of A Newly Constructed Greenway Trail, Anna Greer, Julian Reed, Suresh Muthukrishnan
Trail User Demographics, Physical Activity Behaviors, And Perceptions Of A Newly Constructed Greenway Trail, Anna Greer, Julian Reed, Suresh Muthukrishnan
Anna E. Greer
To better understand and promote physical activity on a newly constructed trail, the present study examined the demographic characteristics and physical activity behaviors of trail users; the demographic characteristics of trail users compared to the demographic profile Greenville County, South Carolina residents; trail users’ purpose for using the trail; the distance trail users traveled to access the trail from their homes; channels through which trail users learned about the trail; and trail characteristics liked by trail users. Using a valid and reliable intercept survey, 1,148 trail users were interviewed. Trail users were mostly white (93.1%), male (59.1%) adults (84.2%) who …