Modeling Interactively Role of Parks Structure, Living Environment and Physical Activity (Case Study: Residents of Ahvaz City)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of parks structure and status of living environment on physical activity among citizenship of Ahvaz. The research method is a survey and its target is applicable. The sample consisted of 370 persons referred to in Ahvaz parks for physical activity by random sampling. Data was collected by a researcher-made questionnaire in two parts, status of living environment (14 question) and parks structure (17 question) was adjusted, that face and content validity was measured by comments the number of university sport experts and to determine the structure validity, we used confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). After determining of reliability, the questionnaire was distributed. Research data by using structural equation modeling with Smart PLS software analyzed. The research results showed that parks structure and status of living environment have direct and significant effect on citizens of physical activity, and also parks structure has a moderating effect on physical activity. Based on the findings in the case of the possibility of changing the living environment and their related indicators such as proximity does not exist, by equipment and enhance the quality of sports facilities and recreational parks, can be largely reduced barriers to the use of the park and tends to encourage people to doing physical activity.