Author(s): DAVISON, L., DAVISON, R. , Institution: GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART , Country: UNITED KINGDOM, Abstract-ID: 1703

Introduction
Physical inactivity is the 4th leading cause of death worldwide and is an important modifiable risk factor for several non-communicable diseases. The design of the built environment has the potential to have a significant impact on physical activity and sport participation. In general the availability of high quality green space and or sport and leisure facilities in close proximity to living accommodation provides appropriate space for physical activity and sport participation. The aim of this research was to investigate the relationship between the proximity of green space, use of leisure facilities with recreational sport and physical activity in Scotland using data from the Scottish Household Survey.
Methods
The Scottish Household Survey (2019) is based on a representative sample of the general population in private residences in Scotland. It has been undertaken annually since 1999 and has around 10,000 respondents each year. This survey provides data on proximity of green open space use of sports and leisure facilities and the perceived satisfaction with both. It also assesses levels of sport participation and walking for recreational purposes.
Results
Walking for at least 30 minutes in the last 4 weeks for recreational purposes was significantly impacted by distance from green space. An increase in distance from under 5 minutes to 6-10 minutes walk resulted in a 72% reduction in walking activity and a decrease of 89% if that was increased to 11-20minutes. There was also a strong relationship between use of Parks and open spaces and walking for at least 30 minutes in the last week for recreation. With 77% of those walking reporting use of most days, at least once a week or about once a month. More frequent use of parks and open spaces was was more often reported from individuals taking part in sport in the last 4 weeks compared to those who did not participate, even when walking was removed from the sport participation category.
Interestingly there was high satisfaction with both Parks and Open Spaces as well as Sports and Leisure facilities. Of those who used the Sports and leisure facilities at least once a week (17%) the majority were either very or fairly satisfied (87%). Likewise of those who used Parks and Open Spaces at least once per week (43%) the majority were either very or fairly satisfied (89%).
Conclusions
Overall this data demonstrates the clear links between proximity of green and open spaces and physical activity in particular walking but also wider sport participation. It provides further justification for the 5 minute neighbourhood design concept and certainly suggests a steep decline in physical activity as proximity to green and open spaces increases. This dataset is limited to revealing associations and not cause and effect although other literature does demonstrate this. Unfortunately this data set does not provide information on the proximity of the sport and leisure facilities.