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标题：Improving Access to Physical Activity: Revitalizing the Old Kona Airport Walking/Jogging Path
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作者：Carol T. Matsuoka ; Blythe Nett ; Heidi Stromberg 等
期刊名称：Californian Journal of Health Promotion
电子版ISSN：1545-8725
出版年度：2005
卷号：3
期号：4
页码：28-35
出版社：Californian Journal of Health Promotion
摘要：Environmental approaches to increase access to physical activity facilities are recommended for promoting physical activity. People with easy access to recreational facilities are more likely to achieve the recommended levels of physical activity, and neighborhoods that are walkable and provide access to public parks and jogging trails are associated with higher levels of activity. Friends for Fitness, a grassroots organization in West Hawai'i spearheaded a community-based planning process and intervention to revitalize the Old Kona Airport into a walking/jogging trail. Through community engagement, support from local media and businesses, and volunteers, Friends for Fitness succeeded in increasing physical activity among residents. After three years, the number of walkers utilizing the trail increased more than 20%
关键词：walking/jogging paths; community development; healthy lifestyles; Friends for Fitness