The effects of small-scale physical and social environmental interventions on walking behaviour among Dutch older adults living in deprived neighbourhoods
This research evaluated the effects of a small-scale physical environmental intervention (designated walking route), a social environmental intervention (neighbourhood walking group) and the combination of both on walking behaviour of…
Physical and social environmental changes to promote walking among Dutch older adults in deprived neighbourhoods
This paper describes the development and evaluation protocol of physical and social environmental interventions to promote walking behaviour among older adults living in deprived neighbourhoods. It shows that developing, implementing…
Attractive running environments for all?
Perceived environmental characteristics were important determinants of the attractiveness and restorative capacity of the running environment for both novice and experienced runners. However, green and lively elements in the running…
Sports participation in sport clubs, gyms or public spaces
To develop targeted policy strategies to increase sports participation, more insight is needed into the behavioural patterns and preferences of users of different club-organized (i.e., sports clubs) and non-club organized…
Time-use and environmental determinants of dropout from organized youth football and tennis
Background: Many adolescents drop out of organized sports. Lack of motivation and competing priorities are known as important reasons for dropout. However, time use factors as well as environmental determinants…
How many walking and cycling trips made by elderly are beyond commonly used buffer sizes
In choosing appropriate buffer sizes to study environmental influences on physical activity, studies are hampered by insufficient insight into the distance elderly travel actively. This study aims at getting insight…
Relaties van de fysieke omgeving met leefstijl, redzaamheid en sociale verbindingen
Dit rapport geeft de stand van de wetenschap weer voor drie relaties: omgeving – leefstijl (bewegen, voeding/overgewicht, alcohol, roken), omgeving – redzaamheid, en omgeving – sociale verbindingen. Dit hebben de…
Volgers van de sport
In dit hoofdstuk gaan de auteurs in op de verschillende wijzen waarop mensen als toeschouwer de sport volgen en op de verschillen die zich in dat opzicht voordoen tussen takken…
Sportdeelname
Dit hoofdstuk biedt cijfers over actieve sportbeoefening in Nederland. Daartoe zijn de cijfers uit de 'Rapportage Sport 2006', die voornamelijk betrekking hadden op de jaren tot en met 2003, aangevuld…
Characteristics of residential areas and transportational walking among frail and non-frail Dutch elderly
Background: A residential area supportive for walking may facilitate elderly to live longer independently. However, current evidence on area characteristics potentially important for walking among older persons is mixed. This…