The EAPRS Measurement Tool provides a comprehensive direct observation assessment of the physical environments of parks and playgrounds, with an emphasis on evaluating physical elements and qualities with respect to their functionality or potential functionality (e.g., how a park or playground element is used or could be used by adults and children).
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Saelens, B.E. et al. Measuring Physical Environments of Parks and Playgrounds: EAPRS Instrument Development and Inter-Rater Reliability (2006). Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 3, Suppl 1, S190-S207
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Geremia, C.M., Cain, K.L., Conway, T.L., Sallis, J.F., and Saelens, B.E. (2019). Validating and shortening the Environmental Assessment of Public Recreation Spaces observational measure. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 16, 68-75. DOI
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