Deborah R. Young is with the Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena. John O. Spengler is with the College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida, Gainesville. Natasha Frost is with the Public Law Center, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN. Kelly R. Evenson is with the Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Jeffrey M. Vincent is with the Center for Cities and Schools, Institute of Urban and Regional Development, University of California, Berkeley. Laurie Whitsel is with the American Heart Association, Washington, DC.
Am J Public Health. 2014 Sep;104(9):1583-8. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301461. Epub 2013 Oct 17.
Most Americans are not sufficiently physically active, even though regular physical activity improves health and reduces the risk of many chronic diseases. Those living in rural, non-White, and lower-income communities often have insufficient access to places to be active, which can contribute to their lower level of physical activity. The shared use of school recreational facilities can provide safe and affordable places for communities. Studies suggest that challenges to shared use include additional cost, liability protection, communication among constituencies interested in sharing space, and decision-making about scheduling and space allocation. This American Heart Association policy statement has provided recommendations for federal, state, and local decision-makers to support and expand opportunities for physical activity in communities through the shared use of school spaces.
大多数美国人的身体活动量都不足，尽管有规律的身体活动能增进健康并降低许多慢性病的风险。那些生活在农村、非裔美国人、西班牙裔或拉丁裔以及收入较低社区的人，往往很少有机会进行身体活动，这可能导致他们的身体活动量不足。学校娱乐设施的共享使用可以为社区提供安全且负担得起的活动场所。研究表明，共享使用面临的挑战包括额外的费用、责任保护、对有兴趣共享空间的利益相关者的沟通，以及关于日程安排和空间分配的决策。本美国心脏协会政策声明为联邦、州和地方决策者提供了建议，以支持并通过学校空间的共享使用为社区创造更多的身体活动机会。
