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How Much Observation Is Enough? Refining the Administration of SOPARC

Deborah A. Cohen, Claude Messan Setodji, Kelly R. Evenson, Phillip Ward, Sandra C. Lapham, Amy Hillier, Thomas L. McKenzie

Journal of Physical Activity and Health · 2011 · 155 citations · 12 references

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Abstract

An abbreviated schedule of SOPARC was sufficient for estimating park use, park user characteristics, and physical activity. Applying these observation methods can augment physical activity surveillance.

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Contribution of Public Parks to Physical Activity

Deborah A. Cohen, Thomas L. McKenzie, Amber Sehgal et al. · American Journal of Public Health · 2007 · 970 citations · Full text

Association of Park Size, Distance, and Features With Physical Activity in Neighborhood Parks

Andrew T. Kaczynski, Luke R. Potwarka, Brian E. Saelens · American Journal of Public Health · 2008 · 724 citations · Full text

System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC): Reliability and Feasibility Measures

Thomas L. McKenzie, Deborah A. Cohen, Amber Sehgal et al. · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · 2006 · 564 citations · Full text

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