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Evenson, Kelly R.; Shay, Elizabeth; Williamson, Stephanie; Cohen, Deborah A. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2016
Purpose: This study described the use of dog parks in several diverse locations and explored the contribution dog parks made to physical activity of the dog owners. Method: The Systematic Observation of Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC) tool was used to count the number and characteristics of people using parks. Observations were…
Descriptors: Parks, Animals, Physical Activities, Interviews
Porter, Scott – ProQuest LLC, 2011
The purpose of this study was to identify obstacles which prevent active participation at home and at school for economically disadvantaged families. Parental involvement has been recognized as one of the most important variables influencing student academic achievement (Henrich & Gadaire, 2008; Jeynes, 2007; Stewart, 2008). Recent history…
Descriptors: Barriers, Parent Participation, Disadvantaged, Economically Disadvantaged