作者： Jean Lodge
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摘要: Introduction: Only recently have we come to understand that physically inactive lifestyles are one of the major public health challenges our time. The increase in sedentary behaviour (physical inactivity) over last number decades is thought be main risk factors for development diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and psychosocial constraints (Anderson, Crespo,Barlett, Cheskin, & Pratt, 1998). possibility commute school can play a role increasing physical activity reducing obesity among children has received attention (Appleyard, 2002; Tudor-Locke, Ainsworth Popkin, 2001; U.S Department Transport, 2004). However, there substantial deficit research regarding barriers facilitators active Ireland including lack exploration attitudes parents, pupils teachers transportation school. To date only been two pilot projects initiated urban areas with large populations. No study published peer-reviewed journal. In addition, no research-based interventions encourage school. Methodology: This involved both quantitative qualitative data collection centred on implementation School Travel Plan. Data changes pupils, parents towards walking cycling was collected at baseline, impact outcome evaluation stage. Results: overall results indicate many benefits walking/cycling reported literature were also this research. barrier identified by concerned issues body image. Parents’ greatest included safety infrastructure conducive walking/cycling.Conclusion: conclusion while transport widely recognised, expressed concerns Body image concern Furthermore, infrastructure, personal danger from traffic teachers. it appears infrastructural could be considered perceived as opposed actual they overcome without being changed: more modes travel observed any improvements or addition footpaths, crossings cycle lanes. For example perceptions apparent infrastructure when investigated further through walkability analysis did not represent an favour of walking witnessed even though change made area.