Creating Inclusive Physical Activity Spaces: The Case of Body-Positive Yoga

2017 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew C. Pickett ◽  
George B. Cunningham
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Spaces ◽  
Body Positive

Body Weight Stigma in Physical Activity Settings

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew C. Pickett ◽  
George B. Cunningham
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Stigma ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Activity Settings ◽  
Activity Spaces ◽  
Strong Barrier ◽  
Body Ideals

Given societal body ideals praising thinness and muscularity, physical activity spaces can bedifficult to navigate for those in larger bodies. Thus, stigma serves as a strong barrier to participation. Inthis study, the authors explore ways that body stigma affects larger individuals’ participation in physicalactivity. This authors employed qualitative, semi-structured interviews (N = 9), regarding personal experi-ences of body weight stigma. Results suggest that body stigma is common and that various discriminatoryexperiences led participants away from participating. Given the prevalence of prejudicial behaviors, whichexclude larger individuals, the authors argue for more inclusive physical activity spaces and practices.

Self-Regulation

Mood Prep 101 ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 79-96
Author(s):  
Carol Landau
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Relative Lack ◽  
High Sugar ◽  
Body Positive ◽  
Optimal Health

This chapter, on self-regulation, covers student sleep issues, nutrition, and physical activity. Most students in both high school and college are sleep deprived, and this can be a major disruptor of mood. Stress, school schedules, and too much screen time have disrupted sleep. The typical American diet with fast food, high sugar, fat, and additives has been a factor implicated in the development of depression. Americans get much less physical activity than is recommended for optimal health. This is unfortunate, because physical activity both helps prevent and has been shown to be a treatment for mild and moderate depression. Teaching and modeling self-regulation will help students as they go away to college. The relative lack of structure in college requires greater independence. Female body dissatisfaction, which can lead to self-criticism and distorted eating patterns, is identified as a major force of dysregulation, and suggestions are made for promoting body-positive attitude and behaviors.

Inclusion of Individuals With Overweight/Obesity in Physical Activity Settings

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Paul Bernard Rukavina
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Bias ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Activity Settings ◽  
Activity Spaces ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
Multiple Levels ◽  
Body Shapes

The deleterious effects of weight bias in physical activity spaces for children, adolescents, and adults are well documented. Different types of weight bias occur, and they interact at multiple levels within a person’s ecology, from the messaging of often unattainable sociocultural thin/muscular ideals and physical inequities (e.g., equipment not appropriate for body shapes and sizes) to interpersonal and public discriminatory comments. However, the most damaging is the internalization and application of negative weight-bias stereotypes by those with overweight and obesity to themselves. An imperative for social justice is now; there is great need to advocate for, provide support for, and design inclusive physical activity spaces to reduce weight bias so that all individuals feel welcome, accept their bodies, and are empowered to live a healthy, active lifestyle. To make this a reality, an interdisciplinary and preventive approach is needed to understand bias and how to minimize it in our spaces.

scholarly journals Are buffers around home representative of physical activity spaces among adults?

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 181-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katelyn M. Holliday ◽  
Annie Green Howard ◽  
Michael Emch ◽  
Daniel A. Rodríguez ◽  
Kelly R. Evenson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Activity Spaces

Using community-based methods to create a geospatial asset map of physical activity spaces in Pasadena, TX

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selina Stasi ◽  
John Otto Spengler ◽  
Jay Maddock ◽  
Lisako Mckyer ◽  
Heather Clark
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Good Condition ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Activity Spaces ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Public Health Authorities

Abstract Sharing of physical activity spaces is supported by the American Heart Association and other leading public health authorities as one strategy to increase access to physical activity. The purpose of this study was to identify facilities within Pasadena, TX, that currently provide opportunities for active recreation, sport, and other forms of physical activity and analyze community access to these spaces from a geospatial perspective. Geospatial analysis was used to identify physical activity spaces and issues relevant to access. Using a community-based approach, the research team worked with partners to create a list of individuals responsible for each of the physical activity spaces. These “facility administrators” were contacted by email and then phone for a total of four attempts. Respondents were asked to complete an online shared use survey. An asset map was created from both local geospatial data (Pasadena, TX) and data from a facility access and shared use survey. Of the 39 facility administrators, 23 responded to the survey and consisted of the park director, school principals, lead pastors and clergy, and business owners. A total of 53 facilities were identified within the priority zip codes, including 30 parks, 25 schools, 9 faith-based organizations, and 4 others (a business, a nonprofit health care center, and two community-based organizations). Overall, there were 131 total amenities, and playgrounds, outdoor basketball courts, and ball fields were the most common types. Some facilities had multiple amenities at their location, including many of the parks and schools. Additionally, respondents noted other types of amenities where activity took place such as parking lots, grassy areas, classrooms, and other indoor areas. Many of the amenities, 102, were open to the general public and 28 were found to be in good condition. Findings suggest that there is inadequate access to physical activity spaces in this underserved community. There is a need for additional play spaces in Northern Pasadena and for future research bridging community health and geospatial mapping.

Maternal Perceptions of Physical Activity Spaces for Children in Texas Border colonias

2021 ◽  
pp. 073998632110448
Author(s):  
Tyler Prochnow ◽  
Andrew C. Pickett ◽  
Luis Gómez ◽  
Joseph Sharkey ◽  
M. Renée Umstattd Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
South Texas ◽  
Maternal Perceptions ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Activity Spaces ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mexican Heritage ◽  
Mexico Border ◽  
Texas Border

This study examined differences in mother-reported physical activity (PA) and screen time (ST) based on child sex and mothers’ perceptions of PA resources for Mexican-heritage (MH) children residing in Texas-Mexico border colonias. Mothers with children 8 to 10 years old ( n = 335) from colonias in south Texas reported if there were places for their child to be physically active and their child’s hours of PA and ST per day during the week and weekend. Two-way ANCOVAs examined differences in child PA and ST based on presence of PA places and child sex. Only 46.0% of mothers ( n = 159) reported places for their child to be physically active; with no significant difference based on sex. Mothers’ perceptions of a place to play was differentially beneficial for girls’ weekday PA and ST. Findings suggest a need to increase perceived and/or actual access to PA places in colonias communities, particularly for girls.

scholarly journals Signaling body inclusion: An experimental study of weight-loss and health messaging in physical activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew C. Pickett
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Signaling Theory ◽  
Population Increase ◽  
Underserved Population ◽  
Fitness Center ◽  
Activity Spaces ◽  
Marketing Messages ◽  
Health Messaging

Objective: Individuals in larger bodies remain an underserved population in sport and physical activity. Larger-bodied individuals often avoid physical activity spaces altogether due to their perceived exclusivity. Drawing on signaling theory, the current study argues that inclusive marketing messages in advertisements, including health-focused language and the presence of larger-bodied models may encourage participation for these individuals. Through two experiments (N = 266), manipulating the language and images used in fitness club and sport advertisements, the current study explores the effects of inclusive messages on perceptions of fit and join intentions. Results indicate that, regardless of messaging, those in larger bodies are more likely to engage a fitness center than soccer league. Advertisements featuring health-focused language were related to higher fit perceptions. Finally, advertisements featuring larger models were related to higher intentions to join. It is suggested that organizations seeking to engage this population increase their use of diversity-related signals in marketing.

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