Physical Activity Patterns and Satisfaction with Fitness Facilities Among Military Members and Their Families

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to obtain baseline data on the physical activity levels, preferences and intensity of Armed Forces members, their spouses and their families. It also collected a variety of data related to satisfaction with fitness facilities and programs. Among the areas of interest explored were specific activities and location of where these were performed, intensity and frequency of exercise, and identification of favorite and least favorite programs/facilities. All military members were compared on the basis of duty location, gender, rank, and service. Military spouses were compared by service and gender. Finally, military children were compared by gender, service, and academic grade.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA355559

Entities

People

  • Cynthia M. Shilanskis
  • Lee Harrison
  • Mark Brennan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Body Weight
  • Data Analysis
  • Demography
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Services
  • Human Behavior
  • Information Processing
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Families
  • Military Personnel
  • Motor Skills
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Gender and Food Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design