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Southwestern Ontario in motion Physical Activity Survey Report

Southwestern Ontario in motion Physical Activity Survey Report. Laura Misener, PhD Department of Kinesiology Faculty of Human Kinetics University of Windsor. Survey. On-line survey (June-August 2009) 869 useable surveys . Notes on Methodology.

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Southwestern Ontario in motion Physical Activity Survey Report

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  1. Southwestern Ontarioin motion Physical Activity Survey Report Laura Misener, PhD Department of Kinesiology Faculty of Human Kinetics University of Windsor

  2. Survey • On-line survey (June-August 2009) • 869 useable surveys

  3. Notes on Methodology • People are likely to overestimate their physical activity levels by as much as 30%. • The majority of participants had incomes above $60,000 and had graduated from University. • Seasonal effects due to data collection in the summer months. • Computer skills and access to the internet. • Unlikelihood of inactive individuals filling out a physical activity survey.

  4. Results – Overall by Gender

  5. Results – Overall by Age

  6. Results – Overall by Income

  7. Results- Activities

  8. Results - Walking

  9. Results – Active Transportation

  10. Results- Participation

  11. Conclusions • Although 72% of survey respondents aged 18 and over indicate that they exercise regularly, our survey results suggests that only about 37% are likely exercising enough to actually realize the most significant levels of health benefits. • ~25% that are doing minimal to no physical activity resulting in a number of potential health problems

  12. Southwestern Ontarioin motion Physical Activity Survey Report Laura Misener, PhD Department of Kinesiology Faculty of Human Kinetics University of Windsor

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