How can public open spaces contribute to physical activity promotion?

Public open spaces (POSs) are means to ensure one’s right to recreation and health. The objective of this essay is to present reflections and evidence on how these spaces contribute to promoting physical activity (PA). Understanding how to access (proximity/distance), quantity and diversity, and the...

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Autores: Rech, Cassiano Ricardo, Pazin, Joris, Rodrigues, Eduardo Quieroti, Paiva Neto, Francisco Timbó de, Knebel, Margarethe Thaisi Garro, Coco, Thamires Gabrielly dos Santos, Fermino, Rogério César
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:Brasil
Institución:Sociedade Brasileira de Atividade Física e Saúde (SBAFS)
Repositorio:Revista Brasileira de Atividade Física & Saúde (Online)
Idioma:inglés
portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:rbafs.ojs.emnuvens.com.br:article/15057
Acceso en línea:https://rbafs.org.br/RBAFS/article/view/15057
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Motor activity
Recreation
Green spaces
Recreational parks
Sustainable development goals
Environment design
Atividade motora
Recreação
Áreas verdes
Parques recreativos
Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável
Planejamento ambiental
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Sumario:Public open spaces (POSs) are means to ensure one’s right to recreation and health. The objective of this essay is to present reflections and evidence on how these spaces contribute to promoting physical activity (PA). Understanding how to access (proximity/distance), quantity and diversity, and the surrounding and internal conditions of places (quality, structure, aesthetics, safety) can affect the use of POSs is imperative for public management actions. Thinking of POS use beyond PA by recognizing its social, economic, and cultural benefits can be fundamental to reduce inequalities regarding access to these places. POS related actions and demands are intersectoral, multiprofessional, and interdisciplinary, thus requiring political, academic, and community involvement and commitment for PA promotion.