Physical Activity logic model

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Inputs

Community plans

Evidence-based practice literature

Location, site

Source of funds

Staffing

Activities

Adopt policies such as complete streets (CS) and prioritization of transitways

Community gardening

Construction of ADA sidewalks and bike lanes

Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) in city plans and development reviews

Financing for infrastructure that promotes physical activity and mental health (e.g., green space, playground equipment, community recreation facilities, walking path/trails, community gardens, sidewalks, swimming pools)

Fitness classes/recreation activities

Organization policies and practices that support physical activity (e.g., employee wellness programs, flexible hours)

Policies that promote crime reduction/public safety

Outputs

Community garden plots (number of)

Community garden users (number of)

Community recreation facility users (number of)

Complete Streets and Living Streets policies (number of)

Dollars invested in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and facilities (amount of)

Fitness class participants (number of)

Individuals/families served as a result of recreational activity subsidies (number of)

Jobs created/retained as a result of financing or programming (number of)

Park/green space users (number of)

Pedestrian path users (number of)

Playground equipment users (number of)

Policies adopted that promote physical activity (number of)

Walking path/trail/sidewalk miles added (number of)

Initial
outcomes

Awareness of benefits of, and opportunities for, physical activity increases

Facilities for out-of-school-time activity increase

Opportunities for physical activity increase

Perceived neighborhood safety increases

Proximity to streets with ADA accessible sidewalks and bike lanes increases

Vehicle miles traveled decreases

Intermediate
outcomes

Health and well-being self-reports improve

Physical activity increases

Sense of community (social connectedness) increases

Stress decreases

Ultimate
outcomes

Academic proficiency scores increase

Crime rate decreases

Diabetes rate decreases

Disability rates decrease

Employment rate increases

Health disparities decrease

High blood pressure rates decrease

Life expectancy increases

Mental health problems decrease

Obesity rate decreases

Pedestrian and cyclist safety increases

Property values increase

About this logic model

This example logic model provides a menu of typical inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes for community development and health organizations that work in the Physical Activity field.

The activities listed in this example logic model link, whenever possible, to examples of research literature providing evidence that a specific activity leads to a health-related outcome included in the logic model. The outcomes link, whenever possible, to measures already collected through existing data sources and to measures that might require users to collect their own data through a survey, or other means. Click on these linked items to view the related evidence or measures.

Influence on social determinants of health:

Regular physical activity can prevent chronic illnesses and reduce stress.

Infrastructure improvements that provide opportunities for safe, active transportation and recreation can also serve as catalysts for economic development.