@article{ref1,
title="The Promoting Active Communities Program: improvement of Michigan's self-assessment tool",
journal="Journal of physical activity and health",
year="2008",
author="Alaimo, Katherine and Bassett, Ellen M. and Wilkerson, Risa and Petersmarck, Karen and Mosack, Jennifer and Mendez, David and Couttst, Chris and Grost, Lisa and Stegmier, Lori",
volume="5",
number="1",
pages="4-18",
abstract="BACKGROUND: 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. METHODS: A literature review, focus groups, and expert review guided PAC improvements. RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSIONS: 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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1543-3080",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}