Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Pretoria, 2003. / Title from opening screen (viewed June 14, 2004). Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references.

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Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 79-84). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1992.

Thesis (M.Phys.Ed.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2000. / Bibliography: leaves 113-116.

Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

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The purpose of this essay has been to highlight how a municipality, with a target of population growth, is planning and working with areas and spaces for physical activity. The method used to conduct this research has been a qualitative interview- and content study. To include spaces for physical activity in the planning phase has shown to have positive effects on people’s health which also can results in a positive impact on the wider society. Like many other municipalities in Sweden Skellefteå is working towards a population growth target. The development strategy to reach this target has a focus on densification. Densification can have several positive effects, but densification processes in cities can also lead to increased pressure on the remaining areas for physical activity. The results of the study have shown that Skellefteå municipality hasn’t had any tangible conflicts regarding how to use existing areas for physical activity, although some tendencies of potential future conflicts have started to emerge. The results of the study have also shown that several different factors impact people’s access and possibility to engage in psychical activity and that the access to areas for sports activities is dependent on what sport activity is being discussed.

Function is the first priority of designing architecture. Function lets architectural space serve human body movement properly. Today, there are many sport centers( gyms) for people to choose. Most of the gyms are simply rooms with machines. Although their spaces can fulfill the basic demands of a workout gym (function), the function of gym design is not only to give people space to work out, but also to use the architectural space to improve exercise performance. As a bodybuilder and powerlifter for seven years, I have competed in bodybuilding. I am also planning to compete in powerlifting. So, I want to use my knowledge and experience of training to improve the exercise performance through design of the architectural space. / Master of Architecture