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Physical Activity Evidence-Based Programs Listing

Examples of Individually-adapted health behavior change programs, which are recommended by the Community Preventive Services Task Force
Open/Close Additional Information Program Title & Description
Program Area Sub Categories Population Focus Suitable Settings Level of Change Program Focus Community Type Age Age Sex Race/Ethnicity Origination Program Materials Language Purpose Program URL Sub Topics
Aerobic Exercise Versus Spinal Flexibility + Aerobic Exercise for Sedentary & Functionally Limited Adults
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Physical Activity Adults Community-Based Settings; Health Care Facilities; Homes Individual Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 65+ Years (Older Adults) 65+ Years Female; Male Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino); White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States English Designed to enhance spinal flexibility and improve physical functioning for older adults. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=158594
ALIVE!
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Diet and Nutrition; Physical Activity Adults Email, Website, Phone, Postal Mail, or Mass Media; Workplaces Individual Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 18-39 Years (Young Adults); 40-65 Years (Adults) 18-39 Years ; 40-65 Years Female; Male Asian; Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino); Hispanic or Latino; White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States English Designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=557543
Commit to Quit
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Tobacco Control; Physical Activity Tobacco Cessation Adults Community-Based Settings; Outdoor Recreation Areas; Schools (K-College); Workplaces Interpersonal Capability or Motivation for Behavior Change; Cognitive or Psychosocial Determinants; Lifestyle Behaviors Suburban or Urban 18-39 Years (Young Adults); 40-65 Years (Adults) 18-39 Years ; 40-65 Years Female United States English Designed to test the efficacy of vigorous-intensity physical activity as an aid for smoking cessation for women. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=109261 Tobacco Cessation
Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS)
Intervention Category: Community-wide campaigns and Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Physical Activity Adults; Racial and Ethnic Minorities Community-Based Settings; Email, Website, Phone, Postal Mail, or Mass Media Individual Capability or Motivation for Behavior Change; Cognitive or Psychosocial Determinants; Health and Functional Performance Status; Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 65+ Years (Older Adults) 65+ Years Female; Male White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States English Designed to increase physical activity among sedentary individuals. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=207001
Exercise and Physical Functional Performance in Independent Older Adults
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Physical Activity Adults Community-Based Settings; Homes Individual Health and Functional Performance Status; Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 65+ Years (Older Adults) 65+ Years Female; Male United States English Designed to enhance body endurance and body strength among older adults. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=160132
Fit & Strong!
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Physical Activity Adults Community-Based Settings Individual Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 40-65 Years (Adults); 65+ Years (Older Adults) 40-65 Years ; 65+ Years Female; Male American Indian; Asian; Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino); Hispanic or Latino; Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander; White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States English Designed to increase physical activity among adults. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=2521570
Patient-centered Assessment and Counseling for Exercise (PACE)
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Physical Activity Adults Health Care Facilities Individual Health and Functional Performance Status; Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 18-39 Years (Young Adults); 40-65 Years (Adults) 18-39 Years ; 40-65 Years Female; Male White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States English Designed to increase physical activity among sedentary individuals. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=199774
Physically Active for Life (PAL)
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Physical Activity Adults Health Care Facilities Individual Cognitive or Psychosocial Determinants; Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 40-65 Years (Adults); 65+ Years (Older Adults) 40-65 Years ; 65+ Years Female; Male White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States English Designed to increase physical activity among adults aged 50 years and older. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=197996
StrongPeople Living Well
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Obesity Management Adults Community-Based Settings; Faith-Based Settings; Health Care Facilities; Outdoor Recreation Areas; Workplaces Individual; Interpersonal Cognitive or Psychosocial Determinants; Lifestyle Behaviors Rural 40-65 Years (Adults); 65+ Years (Older Adults) 40-65 Years ; 65+ Years Female American Indian; White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States English Designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity to reduce obesity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=1194691
Walking for Wellbeing in the West (WWW)
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Physical Activity Adults Community-Based Settings; Health Care Facilities; Outdoor Recreation Areas; Workplaces Individual Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 18-39 Years (Young Adults); 40-65 Years (Adults) 18-39 Years ; 40-65 Years Female; Male Asian; Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino); White (not Hispanic or Latino) United Kingdom English Designed to increase physical activity among adults. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=16990213