Objectives: To examine the construct validity and reliability of existing self-report items measuring perceptions of the built environment for physical activity.
Methods: Exploratory factor analysis, internal consistency, and nonparametric scaling were assessed using data from a cross-sectional sample of adults (n = 479).
Results: A new 5-factor model was identified. Internal consistency and scaling reliabilities were moderate to strong, providing support for the new structure.
Conclusions: Further studies are needed to confirm these results. Subscales should be treated as indices and use sum scores in analysis to detect subtle variations and provide more precise power calculations.