The Promoting Active Communities Program: improvement of Michigan's self-assessment tool

This project updated and improved the Promoting Active Communities Program (PAC), a Web-based assessment that enables communities to scrutinize their programs, policies, and environments related to physical activity, generating ideas and community commitment for improvements. A literature review, fo...

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Published in:	Journal of physical activity & health Vol. 5; no. 1; p. 4
Main Authors:	Alaimo, Katherine, Bassett, Ellen M, Wilkerson, Risa, Petersmarck, Karen, Mosack, Jennifer, Mendez, David, Couttst, Chris, Grost, Lisa, Stegmier, Lori
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-2008
Subjects:	Community Participation Exercise Focus Groups Health Promotion Humans Internet Manuals as Topic Michigan Models, Theoretical Program Evaluation - standards Public Health
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Summary:	This project updated and improved the Promoting Active Communities Program (PAC), a Web-based assessment that enables communities to scrutinize their programs, policies, and environments related to physical activity, generating ideas and community commitment for improvements. A literature review, focus groups, and expert review guided PAC improvements. Over 150 articles and audit measures in the fields of transportation, public health, and urban planning were reviewed. Indicators were identified, categorized, and evaluated for use in the PAC. Focus-group participants communicated motivations, processes, and obstacles for completing the PAC and developing an action plan. Participants requested technical information to guide them in achieving active-living environments. Information gathered was used to improve the PAC Web site. A technical assistance document, Design Guidelines for Active Michigan Communities, was created to aid communities in creating active-living environments. The new PAC and Design Guidelines are available for public use at www.mihealthtools.org/communities.
ISSN:	1543-3080
DOI:	10.1123/jpah.5.1.4