Physical Activity Evidence-Based Programs Listing

Examples of Enhanced school-based physical education interventions, which are recommended by the Community Preventive Services Task Force
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Program Area Population Focus Delivery Location Community Type Age Age Sex Race/Ethnicity Origination Materials Purpose Program URL
Bienestar
Intervention Category: Enhanced school-based physical education interventions and School-based programs promoting nutrition and physical activity
Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition School Children Home, School (K-College) Urban/Inner City 0-10 years (Children) 0-10 years Female, Male Asian, Black - not of Hispanic or Latino origin, Hispanic or Latino United States Available from third party only School-based program designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity among elementary school students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=247904
Children's Health, Activity and Nutrition: Get Educated! (CHANGE!)
Intervention Category: Enhanced school-based physical education interventions
Obesity, Physical Activity School Children School (K-College) 0-10 years (Children) 0-10 years Female, Male White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United Kingdom Available on the website The program is designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity among children aged 10-11 years to reduce obesity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=28416372
Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH)
Intervention Category: Classroom-based health education interventions focused on providing information, Enhanced school-based physical education interventions, Family-based social support interventions and School-based programs promoting nutrition and physical activity
Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition School Children School (K-College) 0-10 years (Children), 11-18 years (Adolescents) 0-10 years, 11-18 years Female, Male American Indian, Asian, Black - not of Hispanic or Latino origin, Hispanic or Latino, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available from third party only Designed to promote healthy eating habits and increase physical activity among children and adolescents. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=175413
COPE (Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment) Healthy Lifestyles TEEN (Thinking, Emotions, Exercise, and Nutrition) Program
Intervention Category: Classroom-based health education interventions focused on providing information, School-based programs and Enhanced school-based physical education interventions
Obesity, Physical Activity School Children School (K-College) 11-18 years (Adolescents) 11-18 years Female, Male American Indian, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available from third party only Designed to promote healthy dietary habits and physical activity to reduce obesity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=22686590
Eat Well and Keep Moving
Intervention Category: Classroom-based health education interventions focused on providing information, Enhanced school-based physical education interventions and School-based programs promoting nutrition and physical activity
Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition School Children School (K-College) Urban/Inner City 0-10 years (Children), 11-18 years (Adolescents) 0-10 years, 11-18 years Female, Male Black - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available from third party only School-based program designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits among 4th and 5th grade students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=217673
Middle School Physical Activity and Nutrition (MSPAN)
Intervention Category: Enhanced school-based physical education interventions
Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition School Children School (K-College) 11-18 years (Adolescents) 11-18 years Female, Male United States Available from third party only Designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits among Grade 6-8 level students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=285123
New Moves
Intervention Category: School-based programs, Enhanced school-based physical education interventions and School-based programs promoting nutrition and physical activity
Obesity, Diet/Nutrition, Physical Activity Overweight/Obese Individuals School (K-College) 11-18 years (Adolescents) 11-18 years Female American Indian, Asian, Black - not of Hispanic or Latino origin, Hispanic or Latino, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available from third party only Designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity to reduce obesity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=236223
Nutrition Pathfinders
Intervention Category: Enhanced school-based physical education interventions
Diet/Nutrition, Physical Activity School Children School (K-College) 0-10 years (Children) 0-10 years Female, Male Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Black - not of Hispanic or Latino origin, Hispanic or Latino, Pacific Islander, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available from third party only The program is designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity among fourth-grade children. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=31528235
Planet Health
Intervention Category: Classroom-based health education interventions focused on providing information, Enhanced school-based physical education interventions and School-based programs promoting nutrition and physical activity
Obesity, Diet/Nutrition, Physical Activity School Children School (K-College) Suburban, Urban/Inner City 11-18 years (Adolescents) 11-18 years Female, Male American Indian, Asian, Black - not of Hispanic or Latino origin, Hispanic or Latino, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available from third party only School-based program designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits to reduce obesity among 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=215102
Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK)
Intervention Category: Enhanced school-based physical education interventions
Physical Activity School Children School (K-College) 0-10 years (Children) 0-10 years Female, Male Asian, Black - not of Hispanic or Latino origin, Hispanic or Latino, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available from third party only Designed to increase physical activity among 4th and 5th grade students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=201624
The Physical Activity and Teenage Health (PATH) Program
Intervention Category: Enhanced school-based physical education interventions and School-based programs promoting nutrition and physical activity
Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition School Children School (K-College) Urban/Inner City 11-18 years (Adolescents) 11-18 years Female Asian, Black - not of Hispanic or Latino origin, Hispanic or Latino, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available from third party only Designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits among adolescents. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=781968
Youth Fit 4 Life
Intervention Category: Enhanced school-based physical education interventions
Physical Activity School Children School (K-College) 0-10 years (Children), 11-18 years (Adolescents) 0-10 years, 11-18 years Female, Male Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Black - not of Hispanic or Latino origin, Hispanic or Latino, Pacific Islander, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available from third party only Designed to increase physical activity among students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=24604970
Youth Fit For Life
Intervention Category: Enhanced school-based physical education interventions
Physical Activity School Children Other Settings, School (K-College) Suburban, Urban/Inner City 0-10 years (Children), 11-18 years (Adolescents) 0-10 years, 11-18 years Female, Male Black - not of Hispanic or Latino origin, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available from third party only School-based program designed to increase physical activity among students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=293932