Physical activity, inclusive of aerobic activity or muscle strengthening exercise, has been repeatedly linked to decreased risks of various cancers, and it has been associated with reduced cancer mortality and morbidity among people with overweight or obese weight status. In contrast, sedentary behavior—sitting or lying down (while awake)—has been associated with increased risk for various cancers. This applies to both men and women, regardless of weight status. The focus of this EBCCP program area is on lifestyle interventions that help people of all ages increase their physical activity to maintain a healthy weight and reduce cancer risk.
Use the search bar or filters to find programs on physical activity. For more information, visit the Physical Activity Recommendations page.
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Physical Activity | Adults | Other Settings | 65+ Years (Older Adults) | 65+ Years | Female, Male | Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 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 | ||||
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Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition | Children or Adolescents,People with Lower SES | School (K-College) | 0-10 Years (Children) | 0-10 Years | Female, Male | Canada | Available from Third Party Only | Designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=3624004 | |||||
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Diet and Nutrition, Physical Activity | Adults | 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 or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 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 | |||
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Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition | Children or Adolescents,People with Lower SES,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) | Home, School (K-College) | Urban/Inner City | 0-10 Years (Children) | 0-10 Years | Female, Male | Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), 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 | |||
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Diet and Nutrition, Physical Activity, Obesity Management | Children or Adolescents | School (K-College) | Rural | 0-10 Years (Children) | 0-10 Years | Female, Male | White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 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=794866 | |||
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Tobacco Control, Physical Activity | Tobacco Cessation | Adults | 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 | Tobacco Cessation | |||
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Physical Activity | Adults,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) | Other Settings | 65+ Years (Older Adults) | 65+ Years | Female, Male | White (not Hispanic or Latino) | United States | Available from Third Party Only | Designed to increase physical activity among sedentary individuals. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=207001 | ||||
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Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition | Adults | Clinical, Other Settings, Religious Establishments, Workplace | 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) | 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years | Female, Male | Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) | United States | Available from Third Party Only | Designed to promote healthy dietary habits to markedly reduce major risk factors for chronic disease. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=1194633 | ||||
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Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition | Children or Adolescents | School (K-College) | 0-10 Years (Children), 11-18 Years (Adolescents) | 0-10 Years, 11-18 Years | Female, Male | American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 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 | ||||
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Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition | Children or Adolescents,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) | School (K-College) | Urban/Inner City | 0-10 Years (Children), 11-18 Years (Adolescents) | 0-10 Years, 11-18 Years | Female, Male | Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 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 | |||
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Physical Activity | Adults | Other Settings | Rural, Suburban, Urban/Inner City | 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) | 40-65 Years, 65+ Years | Female, Male | Alaska Native, 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 | Available from Third Party Only | The program is designed to increase physical activity among older adults. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=36042758 | |||
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Physical Activity | Adults | Other Settings | 11-18 Years (Adolescents), 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) | 11-18 Years, 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years | Female, Male | United States | Available on the Website | Designed to increase physical activity among sedentary individuals. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=102595 | |||||
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Physical Activity | Adults | 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 | |||||
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Physical Activity | Adults,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) | Religious Establishments | Suburban, Urban/Inner City | 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults) | 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years | Female | Alaska Native, 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 | Partially Available on the Website | The program is designed to increase physical activity among adults. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=28470469 | |||
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Physical Activity | Adults | 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 or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, White (not Hispanic or Latino) | United States | Available from Third Party Only | Designed to increase physical activity among adults. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=2521570 | |||
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Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition | Adults,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) | Religious Establishments | Rural, Suburban, Urban/Inner City | 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) | 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years | Female, Male | Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | United States | Available on the Website | Community-based program designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=220755 | |||
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Physical Activity | Adults,Children or Adolescents | Other Settings | Urban/Inner City | 0-10 Years (Children), 11-18 Years (Adolescents), 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) | 0-10 Years, 11-18 Years, 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years | Female, Male | American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) | United States | Available on the Website | Designed to increase the level of physical activity and number of people using parks. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=22806744 | |||
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Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition | Children or Adolescents | 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 | |||||
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Diet and Nutrition, Physical Activity | Children or Adolescents,People with Lower SES | School (K-College) | 0-10 Years (Children) | 0-10 Years | Female, Male | Alaska Native, 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 | 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 | ||||
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Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition | Children or Adolescents | Other Settings, School (K-College) | Urban/Inner City | 0-10 Years (Children), 11-18 Years (Adolescents) | 0-10 Years, 11-18 Years | Female, Male | Alaska Native, 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 | Partially Available on the Website | The program is designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits among children aged 5 to 12 years. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=31469132 | |||
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Physical Activity | Adults | Clinical | 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults) | 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years | Female, Male | White (not Hispanic or Latino) | United States | Available from Third Party Only | Designed to increase physical activity among sedentary individuals. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=199774 | ||||
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Diet and Nutrition, Physical Activity | Children or Adolescents | Home, School (K-College) | Rural | 0-10 Years (Children), 11-18 Years (Adolescents) | 0-10 Years, 11-18 Years | Female, Male | American Indian, Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) | United States | Available on the Website | Designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=298373 | |||
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Physical Activity | Adults | Clinical | Urban/Inner City | 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) | 40-65 Years, 65+ Years | Female, Male | White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 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 | |||
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Diet and Nutrition, Physical Activity | Adults,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) | Other Settings | Rural | 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) | 40-65 Years, 65+ Years | Female | Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | United States | Available on the Website | The program is designed to promote nutrition and physical activity among rural African American women. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=26196528 | |||
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Physical Activity | Children or Adolescents,People with Lower SES | School (K-College) | 0-10 Years (Children) | 0-10 Years | Female, Male | Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 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 | ||||
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Physical Activity | Adults,Underserved Rural Communities | Other Settings | Rural | 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) | 40-65 Years, 65+ Years | Female, Male | Alaska Native, 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 | Available from Third Party Only | StrongPeople Strong Bodies is a community- and home-based intervention designed to promote physical activity among adults aged 50 and older in rural communities. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=35019329 | |||
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Physical Activity | Children or Adolescents | Daycare/Preschool | 0-10 Years (Children) | 0-10 Years | Female, Male | Alaska Native, 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 | Available from Third Party Only | Designed to increase physical activity to reduce obesity. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=26569548 | ||||
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Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition | Adults,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) | Religious Establishments | 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) | 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years, 65+ Years | Female, Male | Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), White (not Hispanic or Latino) | United States | Available from Third Party Only | Designed to increase physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=10977999 | ||||
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Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition | Children or Adolescents,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) | School (K-College) | Urban/Inner City | 11-18 Years (Adolescents) | 11-18 Years | Female, Male | Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 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 | |||
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Physical Activity | Adults,Racial and Ethnic Minorities (OMB Definition) | Other Settings, Religious Establishments | Urban/Inner City | 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) | 40-65 Years, 65+ Years | Female, Male | Alaska Native, 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 | Available from Third Party Only | The program is designed to increase physical activity among adults. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=32312927 | |||
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Physical Activity | Adults | Other Settings | 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults) | 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years | Female, Male | Asian, Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), White (not Hispanic or Latino) | United Kingdom | Available on the Website | Designed to increase physical activity among adults. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=16990213 | ||||
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Physical Activity | Adults | School (K-College) | 19-39 Years (Young Adults) | 19-39 Years | Female | Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, White (not Hispanic or Latino) | United States | Available on the Website | Designed to promote physical activity among women. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=1896764 | ||||
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Physical Activity | Adults | Other Settings | 40-65 Years (Adults) | 40-65 Years | Female, Male | White (not Hispanic or Latino) | United States | Available from Third Party Only | Designed to increase physical activity among sedentary individuals. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=234167 | ||||
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Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition | Children or Adolescents | 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 or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, White (not Hispanic or Latino) | United States | Available from Third Party Only | Designed to increase physical activity among students. | https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=24604970 | ||||
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Physical Activity, Diet and Nutrition | Children or Adolescents | 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 or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 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 |