Physical Activity Evidence-Based Programs Listing

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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
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Alberta Project Promoting active Living and healthy Eating (APPLE Schools)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition School Children 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
ALIVE!
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Bienestar
Criteria Matched: 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
CARDIAC Kinder
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Diet/Nutrition, Physical Activity School Children School (K-College) Rural 0-10 years (Children) 0-10 years Female, Male White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Partially available on the website Designed to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=794866
Children's Health, Activity and Nutrition: Get Educated! (CHANGE!)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Commit to Quit
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH)
Criteria Matched: 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
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Criteria Matched: 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
Evaluation and Modification of Exercise Patterns in the Natural Environment
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Sedentary Individuals 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
Exercise and Physical Functional Performance in Independent Older Adults
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Faith in Action (Fe en Acciόn)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Religious establishments Suburban, Urban/Inner City 19-39 years (Young Adults), 40-65 years (Adults) 19-39 years, 40-65 years Female Alaskan 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 Partially available on the website 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 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
Healthier Troops in a SNAP (Scouting Nutrition & Activity Program)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition School Children Home, Other Settings 0-10 years (Children), 11-18 years (Adolescents) 0-10 years, 11-18 years Female Alaskan 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 and promote healthy dietary habits to reduce obesity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=2570231
Healthy Body Healthy Spirit
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition Faith-based Groups 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 - not of Hispanic or Latino origin 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
Increasing Park-Based Physical Activity Through Community Engagement
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Non-park users,Park users 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 - not of Hispanic or Latino origin, Hispanic or Latino, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin 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
Keep ME Healthy
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition Overweight/Obese Individuals Clinical Rural, Urban/Inner City 0-10 years (Children), 11-18 years (Adolescents) 0-10 years, 11-18 years Female, Male Alaskan 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 for pediatric primary care practices to promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity to reduce obesity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=2522963
Middle School Physical Activity and Nutrition (MSPAN)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Criteria Matched: 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
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Diet/Nutrition, Physical Activity School Children School (K-College) 0-10 years (Children) 0-10 years Female, Male Alaskan 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
Out of School Nutrition and Physical Activity (OSNAP) Project
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity, Obesity, Diet/Nutrition School Children Other Settings, School (K-College) Urban/Inner City 0-10 years (Children), 11-18 years (Adolescents) 0-10 years, 11-18 years Female, Male Alaskan 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 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
Patient-centered Assessment and Counseling for Exercise (PACE)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Planet Health
Criteria Matched: 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
Promoting Healthy Living: Assessing More Effects (PHLAME)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition, Obesity Employees Workplace 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 and promote healthy dietary habits to reduce obesity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=288026
Reach Up & Out: Toward a Healthy Lifestyle
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Diet/Nutrition, Physical Activity Other Settings Rural 40-65 years (Adults), 65+ years (Older Adults) 40-65 years, 65+ years Female Black - not of Hispanic or Latino origin 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
SHAPEDOWN
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Obesity, Diet/Nutrition, Physical Activity Overweight/Obese Individuals Clinical Urban/Inner City 11-18 years (Adolescents) 11-18 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 among obese adolescents. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=253550
Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
StrongPeople-Healthy Weight
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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
Supporting Health and Activity in Preschool Environments (SHAPES)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity School Children Day care / Preschool 0-10 years (Children) 0-10 years Female, Male Alaskan 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 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/Nutrition 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 - not of Hispanic or Latino origin, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin 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
The Physical Activity and Teenage Health (PATH) Program
Criteria Matched: 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
Walk Your Heart to Health (WYHH)
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity, Obesity Other Settings, Religious establishments Urban/Inner City 40-65 years (Adults), 65+ years (Older Adults) 40-65 years, 65+ years Female, Male Alaskan 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 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 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
Web-Based Physical Activity Intervention for College-Aged Women
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity School (K-College) 19-39 years (Young Adults) 19-39 years Female Asian, Pacific Islander, White - not of Hispanic or Latino origin United States Available on the website Designed to promote physical activity among women. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=1896764
Weight Loss For Life
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition Other Settings 19-39 years (Young Adults), 40-65 years (Adults) 19-39 years, 40-65 years Female, Male Alaskan 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 promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity to reduce obesity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=24805736
Wheeling Walks
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity Sedentary Individuals Other Settings 40-65 years (Adults) 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=234167
Youth Fit 4 Life
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
Physical Activity School Children School (K-College) 0-10 years (Children), 11-18 years (Adolescents) 0-10 years, 11-18 years Female, Male Alaskan 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
Criteria Matched: Physical Activity
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