Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute

Bulletin 11: Perceived infrastructure barriers and needs

2015 Survey of Physical Activity Opportunities in Canadian Communities,

March 31, 2017

The 2015 Survey of Physical Activity Opportunities in Canadian Communities was conducted by the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute in order to examine local or community level opportunities, supports, and barriers for physical activity and sport. Municipal administrators (in communities with at least 1,000 residents) were asked about several key barriers and needs pertaining to infrastructure and facilities for physical activity and sport.

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Key Research Area(s)

Barriers, Communities

Population(s)

Municipal Administrator

Settings

Communities

Publication Type

Reports and Publications

Data Collection Method(s)

Administrator-reported key settings data

# By The
Numbers

65%

of Canadian communities (with 1000 residents or more) indicate that additional walking, bicycling and multi-purpose trails are needed to encourage physical activity participation among residents.

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