Objectively measured commute distance: associations with actual travel modes and perceptions to place of work or study in Auckland, New Zealand.
BACKGROUND
Little is known about the relationships between objectively measured commute distance with actual and perceived transport-related physical activity (TPA) engagement.


METHODS
A telephone survey assessed travel behaviors to place of work/study within an adult sample (n = 772) residing in New Zealand.


RESULTS
Overall, 50% of respondents perceived they could, and 10% of the sample actually did, use TPA modes to commute to their occupation for distances less than 5 km. Differences between TPA perceptions and engagement existed for all distance classifications, and prevalence declined as distances increased.


CONCLUSIONS
Differences between TPA engagement and perceptions were evident. Actual and perceived TPA engagement levels declined as commute distance increased.
Badland
Hannah M
HM
Centre for Physical and Nutrition Research, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand.
Schofield
Grant M
GM
Schluter
Philip J
PJ
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D009520:New Zealand; D012737:Sex Factors; D014186:Transportation / Q000379:methods*; D017132:Workplace