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Physical Activity Evidence-Based Programs Listing

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.



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
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Alberta Project Promoting active Living and healthy Eating (APPLE Schools)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity; Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents; People with Lower SES Schools (K-College) Individual; Organizational or System Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female; Male Canada English Designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=3624004
ALIVE!
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Bienestar
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity; Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents; People with Lower SES; Racial and Ethnic Minorities Community-Based Settings; Homes; Schools (K-College) Individual; Interpersonal; Organizational or System Capability or Motivation for Behavior Change; Cognitive or Psychosocial Determinants; Lifestyle Behaviors Suburban or Urban 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female; Male Asian; Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino); Hispanic or Latino United States English; Spanish 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
CARDIAC Kinder
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Diet and Nutrition; Physical Activity; Obesity Management Children or Adolescents Homes; Schools (K-College) Individual; Interpersonal Cognitive or Psychosocial Determinants; Lifestyle Behaviors Rural 0-10 Years (Children) 0-10 Years Female; Male 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=794866
Commit to Quit
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity; Diet and Nutrition Adults Community-Based Settings; Workplaces Individual; Interpersonal Capability or Motivation for Behavior Change; Lifestyle Behaviors Suburban or Urban 18-39 Years (Young Adults); 40-65 Years (Adults); 65+ Years (Older Adults) 18-39 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 English Designed to promote healthy dietary habits to markedly reduce major risk factors for chronic disease. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=1194633
Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity; Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents Homes; Schools (K-College) Individual; Interpersonal Capability or Motivation for Behavior Change; Cognitive or Psychosocial Determinants; Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 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 English Designed to promote healthy eating habits and increase physical activity among children and adolescents. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=175413
Eat Well and Keep Moving
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity; Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents; Racial and Ethnic Minorities Schools (K-College) Individual Health and Functional Performance Status; Lifestyle Behaviors Suburban or Urban 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 English 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
Enhance®Fitness
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Adults Community-Based Settings Individual Lifestyle Behaviors Rural; Suburban or Urban 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 English The program is designed to increase physical activity among older adults. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=36042758
Evaluation and Modification of Exercise Patterns in the Natural Environment
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Adults Community-Based Settings Individual Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 11-18 Years (Adolescents); 18-39 Years (Young Adults); 40-65 Years (Adults); 65+ Years (Older Adults) 11-18 Years ; 18-39 Years ; 40-65 Years ; 65+ Years Female; Male United States English Designed to increase physical activity among sedentary individuals. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=102595
Exercise and Physical Functional Performance in Independent Older Adults
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Faith in Action (Fe en Acción)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Adults; Racial and Ethnic Minorities Faith-Based Settings Individual Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 18-39 Years (Young Adults); 40-65 Years (Adults) 18-39 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 English; Spanish The program is designed to increase physical activity among adults. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=28470469
Fit & Strong!
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Healthy Body Healthy Spirit
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity; Diet and Nutrition Adults; Racial and Ethnic Minorities Faith-Based Settings Individual Lifestyle Behaviors Suburban or Urban 18-39 Years (Young Adults); 40-65 Years (Adults); 65+ Years (Older Adults) 18-39 Years ; 40-65 Years ; 65+ Years Female; Male Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) United States English Community-based program designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=220755
Increasing Park-Based Physical Activity Through Community Engagement
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Adults; Children or Adolescents Outdoor Recreation Areas Community; Individual Lifestyle Behaviors; Policy, Systems, or Environmental Change Suburban or Urban 0-10 Years (Children); 11-18 Years (Adolescents); 18-39 Years (Young Adults); 40-65 Years (Adults); 65+ Years (Older Adults) 0-10 Years ; 11-18 Years ; 18-39 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 English Designed to increase the level of physical activity and number of people using parks. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=22806744
Middle School Physical Activity and Nutrition (MSPAN)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity; Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents Schools (K-College) Individual; Organizational or System Capability or Motivation for Behavior Change; Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 11-18 Years (Adolescents) 11-18 Years Female; Male United States English 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
Nutrition Pathfinders
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Diet and Nutrition; Physical Activity Children or Adolescents; People with Lower SES Schools (K-College) Individual; Organizational or System Capability or Motivation for Behavior Change; Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 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 English 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
Out of School Nutrition and Physical Activity (OSNAP) Project
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity; Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents Community-Based Settings Individual Lifestyle Behaviors Suburban or Urban 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 English 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
Patient-centered Assessment and Counseling for Exercise (PACE)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Physical Activity and Nutrition for Health
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Diet and Nutrition; Physical Activity Children or Adolescents Community-Based Settings; Homes; Schools (K-College) Individual; Interpersonal Cognitive or Psychosocial Determinants; Lifestyle Behaviors 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 English; Hmong; Laotian; Spanish Designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=298373
Physically Active for Life (PAL)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Reach Up & Out: Toward a Healthy Lifestyle
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Diet and Nutrition; Physical Activity Adults; Racial and Ethnic Minorities Community-Based Settings; Homes Individual; Interpersonal Cognitive or Psychosocial Determinants; Lifestyle Behaviors 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 English The program is designed to promote nutrition and physical activity among rural African American women. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=26196528
Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Children or Adolescents; People with Lower SES Schools (K-College) Individual; Organizational or System Health and Functional Performance Status; Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 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 English Designed to increase physical activity among 4th and 5th grade students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=201624
StrongPeople Strong Bodies
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Adults; Underserved Rural Communities Community-Based Settings; Homes Individual Health and Functional Performance Status; Lifestyle Behaviors 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 English 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
Supporting Health and Activity in Preschool Environments (SHAPES)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Children or Adolescents Daycares or Preschools Individual; Organizational or System Health and Functional Performance Status; Lifestyle Behaviors Suburban or Urban 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 English Designed to increase physical activity to reduce obesity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=26569548
The Faith, Activity and Nutrition (FAN) Program
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity; Diet and Nutrition Adults; Racial and Ethnic Minorities Faith-Based Settings Community; Individual; Interpersonal Lifestyle Behaviors; Policy, Systems, or Environmental Change Not Specified 18-39 Years (Young Adults); 40-65 Years (Adults); 65+ Years (Older Adults) 18-39 Years ; 40-65 Years ; 65+ Years Female; Male Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino); White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States English Designed to increase physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=10977999
The Physical Activity and Teenage Health (PATH) Program
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity; Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents; Racial and Ethnic Minorities Schools (K-College) Individual Health and Functional Performance Status; Lifestyle Behaviors Suburban or Urban 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 English Designed to increase physical activity and promote healthy dietary habits among adolescents. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=781968
Walk Your Heart to Health (WYHH)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Adults; Racial and Ethnic Minorities Community-Based Settings; Faith-Based Settings Individual Lifestyle Behaviors Suburban or Urban 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 English The program is designed to increase physical activity among adults. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=32312927
Walking for Wellbeing in the West (WWW)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Web-Based Physical Activity Intervention for College-Aged Women
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Adults Schools (K-College) Individual Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 18-39 Years (Young Adults) 18-39 Years Female Asian; Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander; White (not Hispanic or Latino) United States English Designed to promote physical activity among women. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=1896764
Wheeling Walks
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Adults Community-Based Settings; Email, Website, Phone, Postal Mail, or Mass Media; Faith-Based Settings; Workplaces Community; Individual Lifestyle Behaviors Not Specified 40-65 Years (Adults) 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=234167
Youth Fit 4 Life
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity; Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents Schools (K-College) Individual Capability or Motivation for Behavior Change; Lifestyle Behaviors Suburban or Urban 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 English Designed to increase physical activity among students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=24604970
Youth Fit For Life
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity; Diet and Nutrition Children or Adolescents Community-Based Settings; Schools (K-College) Individual; Interpersonal Capability or Motivation for Behavior Change; Lifestyle Behaviors Rural; Suburban or Urban 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 English School-based program designed to increase physical activity among students. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=293932