Active Living Advisory Board Survey

The Decatur Active Living Advisory Board had developed the survey below for City of Decatur residents. The board members and Active Living division staff would like to hear from city residents of all ages on how we can continue our effort to make Decatur one of the most active cities in the country.

Your opinions are always valuable, and please call 678-553-6543 with any questions for Decatur Active Living staff.

1. How many members are in your household (please indicate number in each age group):

How many members are in your household (please indicate number in each age group): 0-6 years
7-12 years
13-17 years
18-25 years
26-35 years
36-49 years
50-59 years
60-69 years
70-79 years
80 years and older

2. What is your gender?

What is your gender? Male

Female

3. Please enter your Zip code.

Please enter your Zip code. Zip code

4. If you are not a Decatur resident, what brings you to Decatur most often (check up to three)?

If you are not a Decatur resident, what brings you to Decatur most often (check up to three)? School

Work

Shop

Exercise

Dine

Other

5. If you chose other for question 4, please describe.

If you chose other for question 4, please describe.

6. How often do you walk, bike, or otherwise travel around Decatur without your car and not on public transportation?

How often do you walk, bike, or otherwise travel around Decatur without your car and not on public transportation? None

Once a week

2-3 times/week

4-5 times/week

Daily

7. On a scale of 1-5 (1=most often, 5=least often) rank the frequency that you participate in the top 5 activities listed.

On a scale of 1-5 (1=most often, 5=least often) rank the frequency that you participate in the top 5 activities listed. Walking
Jogging or Running
Biking
Swimming
Tennis
Gardening
Dancing
Fitness classes/gym workout
Team sport
Yoga/Tai Chi
Other

8. If you chose team sport or other for number 7 please describe.

If you chose team sport or other for number 7 please describe. Team Sport
Other

9. When was the last time you or someone in your family participated in any program/activity offered by the Decatur Recreation Department?

When was the last time you or someone in your family participated in any program/activity offered by the Decatur Recreation Department? Never participated

Prior to the last year

Within the past year

10. What was the activity?

What was the activity?

11. On a scale of 1-5 (1= most important, 5=least important) rate your top 5 areas of interest from the list below.

On a scale of 1-5 (1= most important, 5=least important) rate your top 5 areas of interest from the list below. Safe sidewalks
Swimming pools
Parks and green spaces
Tennis courts
Basketball courts
Soccer and lacrosse fields
Community gardens
Other

12. If you chose other for question 11, please describe.

If you chose other for question 11, please describe.

13. On a scale of 1-5 (1= most important, 5=least important) rate your top 5 interests from the list below.

On a scale of 1-5 (1= most important, 5=least important) rate your top 5 interests from the list below. Neighborhood / community walks
Community gardening
Team Sports
Health/wellness classes
Family-based activities
Group exercise programs
Nutrition education
Save our environment / green living classes

14. On a scale of 1-5 (1= most important, 5=least important) rate your top 5 challenges to being active in your Decatur neighborhood.

On a scale of 1-5 (1= most important, 5=least important) rate your top 5 challenges to being active in your Decatur neighborhood. No or unsafe sidewalks
Unsafe intersections
Unattended dogs
Unlit or poorly-lit streets
Fear of crime
Long distance to pool, park, etc
No equipment (e.g., bike, racquet, skates)
Limited bike paths
Cost of recreational fees
No classes offered that I enjoy
Other

15. If you chose other for question 14, please describe.

If you chose other for question 14, please describe.

16. Which of the following are of interest to you?

Which of the following are of interest to you? School nutrition

Making healthy choices in restaurants

General nutrition education classes / grocery store tours

Finding healthy groceries for yourself or your family

17. Rate the following conditions (1=most important, 5=least important) as your top 5 areas of importance and that you’d like to see the Active Living Department address through programming.

Rate the following conditions (1=most important, 5=least important) as your top 5 areas of importance and that you’d like to see the Active Living Department address through programming. Cardiovascular disease and stroke
Cancer
Diabetes
Arthritis
Adult obesity
Childhood obesity
Hypertension
High cholesterol

18. How much physical activity of 30 minutes or more do you engage in each week?

How much physical activity of 30 minutes or more do you engage in each week? None

Once a week

2-3 times/week

4-5 times/week

Daily

19. What is your overall physical condition?

What is your overall physical condition? Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

20. What are your goals for exercise?

What are your goals for exercise? Major Improvement

Maintain current fitness level

Relaxation

Time with family

Other

21. If you chose other for question 20, please describe.

If you chose other for question 20, please describe.

22. Do you have any physical handicaps/limitations that currently prevent you from being physically active? If so, what?

Do you have any physical handicaps/limitations that currently prevent you from being physically active? If so, what?

23. Additional Comments:

Additional Comments:

24. Contact Information (Optional):

Contact Information (Optional): Name
Email
Phone

25. Are you willing to be contacted later as we begin to plan future Active Living Programs?

Are you willing to be contacted later as we begin to plan future Active Living Programs? Yes