Module 8

Question 1

Urban

Answer 1

A population center (POP CTR) with a population of 1,000+ and a population density of 400+ persons per square km.

Question 2

Do disparities exist in physical activity among people who live in urban vs rural areas in Canada?

Answer 2

Yes, similar to other social determinants inequities of opportunities to be active contribute to rural vs urban differences in pa.

Question 3

Separated Land Use

Answer 3

specific areas are zoned for only housing or business (not good for pa because people have to drive everywhere

Question 4

Lower residential densities:

Answer 4

Number of people living in a certain area ( lower equals more single family homes)

Question 5

Socio Ecological Factors to PA ( enviornment)

Answer 5

Social Environment- seeing others active
Built Environment- public transport
Natural Environment- national parks

Question 6

Environmental Characteristics Significant to PA in Urban Areas

Answer 6

walk-ability, bike-ability, traffic speed and volume, mixed land use, residential density, recreation facilities, urban green space, multi use paths, connectivity, multi-modal urban trips,

Question 7

Two types of recommended interventions to improve walking and biking in urban centers:

Answer 7

1- Transportation system interventions
Street connectivity, complete streets, bike boulevards.
Sidewalk, multiuse path, and trail infrastructure.
Bicycle infrastructure, bike share programs.
Public transit infrastructure and multi modal connectivity.
2- Land Use and Environmental Design Interventions
Mixed land use environments to increase the diversity and proximity of local destinations.
Access to parks and other public or private recreational facilities.
Transit-oriented development.

Question 8

Active Living

Answer 8

a way of life in which PA valued and integrated into daily living.