Active Living Journal
KIN 612 | Policy, Built Environment and Physical Activity
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Walk – Indoor Track | Light Intensity | 12:15 PM | 26 Minutes
Location
Campus/job, Rec center, Manhattan, KS
Method of Transport
I use a vehicle drive to work daily as I work 1- hour way. My place of work is a rec center.
Purpose of Activity
Recreation
Built Environment
Social Environment Influence
The rec center is not as busy during summer so it’s easy to get around and less overwhelming
Policy influence
Flexible lunch time, have a locker to leave workout clothes in, work in a rec fitness center
Walking the Dog | Light Intensity | 9:30 PM | 14 Minutes
Location
Home, Topeka, KS
Method of Transport
I use a vehicle to get home which is where I walk my dogs in the neighborhood.
Purpose of Activity
Household
Built Environment
Having a dog to care for. Sidewalks in my neighborhood make dog walking accessible.
Social Environment Influence
I typically walk the dog alone.
Policy influence
Not a super lit neighborhood so in the evening it can get quite dark making it challenging to walk my dog. I do use my phone flashlight if necessary but won’t travel far. Sometimes, just walk around the yard when taking my dog out
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Run – Indoor Track | Vigorous/High Intensity | 2:00 PM | 25 Minutes
Location
Campus/Job, Rec center, Manhattan, KS
Method of Transport
I use a vehicle drive to work daily as I work 1-hour way. My place of work is a rec center.
Purpose of Activity
Recreation
Built Environment
PA/exercise available as my job location is in a rec center with fitness equipment and indoor track.
Social Environment Influence
The rec center is not as busy during summer so it’s easy to get around and less overwhelming
Policy influence
Flexible work schedule that allows me time to participate in physical activity
Walking the Dog | Light Intensity | 9:45 PM | 24 Minutes
Location
Home, Topkea, KS
Method of Transport
I use a vehicle to get home which is where I walk my dogs in the neighborhood.
Purpose of Activity
Household
Built Environment
Having a dog to care for. Sidewalks in my neighborhood make dog walking accessible.
Social Environment Influence
I typically walk the dog alone.
Policy influence
Not a super lit neighborhood so in the evening it can get quite dark making it challenging to walk my dog. I do use my phone flashlight if necessary but won’t travel far. Sometimes, just walk around the yard when taking them out.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Fitness Equipment Organization | Light Intensity | 10:50 AM | 15 Minutes
Location
Campus/Job, Rec center, Manhattan, KS
Method of Transport
I drive a vehicle to work. For this particular activity, I was walking around the rec center throughout the rec to various fitness studios
Purpose of Activity
Job-related
Built Environment
PA/exercise available as my job location is in a rec center with fitness equipment and indoor track.
Social Environment Influence
The rec center is not as busy during summer so it’s easy to get around and less overwhelming
Policy influence
Flexible work schedule that allows me time to participate in physical activity
Walking the Dog | Light Intensity | 8:45 PM | 24 Minutes
Location
Home, Topkea, KS
Method of Transport
I use a vehicle to get home which is where I walk my dog in the neighborhood.
Purpose of Activity
Household
Built Environment
Having a dog to care for. Sidewalks in my neighborhood make dog walking accessible.
Social Environment Influence
I typically walk the dog alone.
Policy influence
Not a super lit neighborhood so in the evening it can get quite dark making it challenging to walk my dog. I do use my phone flashlight if necessary but won’t travel far. Sometimes, just walk around the yard when taking my dog out.
Friday, June 9, 2023
3.5 Mile Walk Outdoors | Light Intensity | 8:30 AM |Â 70 Minutes
Location
El Paso, TX – Out of town visiting family.
Method of Transport
We walked to the trail that my mom lives across the street from an outdoor park with a walking trail.
Purpose of Activity
Recreation
Built Environment
My mom has a walking trail easily accessible and is wide enough, so it is safe to get to and walk on. There has been recent lighting fixtures closer to the ground that lights up the trail better at night making it safer. There are also yellow posts at the end of each section where cars can drive through but keep them from driving onto the trail. The trail sections coincide with the block lengths to not block neighborhood traffic.
Social Environment Influence
Walked with mom and sister which helped us stay accountable to push more
Policy influence
Stop signs to and cross walk markings are present at the end of each block to allow for safe pedestrian crossing. Aesthetically pleasing but not much shade as trees are too spread or not close enough to the trail.
Walked Around at an Outlet Store/Outdoor | Light Intensity | 7:25PM | 15 Minutes
Location
Canutillo,TX, small city outside of my hometown
Method of Transport
Drove to the outlet shoppes but walked around for at lest 15 minutes throughout the visit.
Purpose of Activity
Transportation, we walked to various shops in the area.
Built Environment
Easy walk outdoors with various sections with shade. Shop entrances are located on the inside of the area so not to be close to the parking lots where there were plenty of vehicles passing by.
Social Environment Influence
Was with my mom and sister which made the activity enjoyable.
Policy influence
No vehicles allowed in the inner sections of the walking areas to allow for pedestrian safety. Various cross walks to the parking lot
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Walk to Gas Station | Light Intensity | 12:15 AM | 20 Minutes
Location
El Paso, TX – Out of town visiting family.
Method of Transport
Transportation, walked to the gas station down the street that is about a 10-minute walk, 20 min roundtrip.
Purpose of Activity
Transportation
Built Environment
Use the trail across my mom’s house to walk to what gas station.
Social Environment Influence
Was with my sister and went together
Policy influence
Local park ordinances and safety measure like cross walks and traffic safety. During park open hours.
Helped Mom with Household Chores | Light Intensity | 5:30 PM | 20 Minutes
Location
El Paso, TX – Out of town visiting family.
Method of Transport
Walking and moving around the house.
Purpose of Activity
Household
Built Environment
My mom does have a lot of things and furniture items that does make the space tight around the house.
Social Environment Influence
Was around my mom and sister and we had fun moments where we would clean and chat then cook and chat.
Policy influence
None that applied I was home. Maybe just that my mom has a specific way to clean and cook.
Danced at a Friend’s Celebration | Moderate Intensity | 10:00 PM | 25 Minutes
Location
El Paso, TX – Out of town visiting family.
Method of Transport
Drove to venue but the actual activity was dancing
Purpose of Activity
Recreation
Built Environment
Ample space to dance in and the atmosphere was joyful and the DJ was playing all the hits. Also my sister kept encouraging me to dance with her and my mom.
Social Environment Influence
Danced with close friends and family. I was happy to be spending time dancing with my sister and mom.
Policy influence
Time limit for celebration. Dress code. This didn’t have a negative impact on my activity.
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Walked Around at an Outdoor Market | Light Intensity | 11:35 AM | 15 Minutes
Location
El Paso, TX – Out of town visiting family.
Method of Transport
Drove the market but walked around the outdoor space.
Purpose of Activity
Get outdoors and enjoy some local festivities
Built Environment
Easy walk outdoors but only had limited sections with shade. Area was fenced and allowed for more safety measure.
Social Environment Influence
Was with my mom and sister which made the activity enjoyable.
Policy influence
No vehicles allowed inside the market perimeter. This allowed for pedestrian safety.
Helped Mom with Household Chores | Light Intensity | 5:45 PM | 10 Minutes
Location
El Paso, TX – Out of town visiting family.
Method of Transport
Walking and moving around the house.
Purpose of Activity
Household
Built Environment
My mom does have a lot of things and furniture items that does make the space tight around the house.
Social Environment Influence
Was around my mom and sister and we had fun moments where we would clean and chat complete household chores and chat.
Policy influence
None that applied I was home. Maybe just that my mom has a specific way to clean and cook.
3.2 Mile Walk Outdoors | Moderate Intensity | 9:10 PM | 47 Minutes
Location
El Paso, TX – Out of town visiting family.
Method of Transport
We walked to the trail that my mom lives across the street from an outdoor park with a walking trail.
Purpose of Activity
Recreation
Built Environment
We walked across to the trail my mom lives in across form. It is easily accessible and is wide enough, so it is safe to get to and walk on. Recent light fixtures were added closer to the ground that lights up the trail better at night making it safer. There are also yellow posts at the end of each section where cars can drive through but keep them from driving onto the trail. The trail sections coincide with the block lengths to not block neighborhood traffic.
Social Environment Influence
Walked with mom and sister which helped us stay accountable to push more.
Policy influence
Stop signs to and cross walk markings are present at the end of each block to allow for safe pedestrian crossing. Aesthetically pleasing but not much shade as trees are too spread out or not close enough to the trail.
Monday, June 12, 2023
Household Chores | Light Intensity | 1:00 PM | 20 Minutes
Location
El Paso, TX – Out of town visiting family.
Method of Transport
Walking and moving around the house.
Purpose of Activity
Household
Built Environment
My mom does have a lot of things and furniture items that does make the space tight around the house.
Social Environment Influence
Was around my mom and sister as we hurried to pack and complete last minute chores and chat.
Policy influence
None that applied I was home. We were busy packing so just being mindful of that space and my moms house.
