Physical Activity Evidence-Based Programs Listing

Examples of Individually-adapted health behavior change programs, 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
Aerobic Exercise Versus Spinal Flexibility + Aerobic Exercise for Sedentary & Functionally Limited Adults
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Physical Activity Sedentary Individuals Other Settings 65+ years (Older Adults) 65+ years Female, Male Black - not of Hispanic or Latino origin, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available on the website 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/Nutrition, Physical Activity Employees Home, Workplace Suburban, Urban/Inner City 19-39 years (Young Adults), 40-65 years (Adults) 19-39 years, 40-65 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 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 Current Smokers Other Settings 19-39 years (Young Adults), 40-65 years (Adults) 19-39 years, 40-65 years Female United States Available from third party only 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
Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS)
Intervention Category: Community-wide campaigns and Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Physical Activity Sedentary Individuals Other Settings 65+ years (Older Adults) 65+ years Female, Male White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available from third party only 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 Sedentary Individuals Other Settings 65+ years (Older Adults) 65+ years Female, Male United States Available on the website 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 with osteoarthritis Clinical, Other Settings Rural, Suburban, Urban/Inner City 40-65 years (Adults), 65+ years (Older Adults) 40-65 years, 65+ years Female, Male 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 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 Sedentary Individuals Clinical 19-39 years (Young Adults), 40-65 years (Adults) 19-39 years, 40-65 years Female, Male White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available from third party only 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 Sedentary Individuals Clinical Urban/Inner City 40-65 years (Adults), 65+ years (Older Adults) 40-65 years, 65+ years Female, Male White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Partially available on the website Designed to increase physical activity among adults aged 50 years and older. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=197996
StrongPeople-Healthy Weight
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Obesity, Diet/Nutrition, Physical Activity Overweight/Obese Individuals Clinical, Religious establishments Rural 40-65 years (Adults), 65+ years (Older Adults) 40-65 years, 65+ years Female American Indian, 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=1194691
Walking for Wellbeing in the West (WWW)
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
Physical Activity Other Settings 19-39 years (Young Adults), 40-65 years (Adults) 19-39 years, 40-65 years Female, Male Asian, Black - not of Hispanic or Latino origin, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United Kingdom Available on the website Designed to increase physical activity among adults. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=16990213