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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
Physical Activity Sedentary People 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)
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!
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
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
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 Available from Third Party Only 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!)
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
Tobacco Control, Physical Activity People who Smoke 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)
Physical Activity Sedentary People 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)
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
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
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
Physical Activity Sedentary People 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
Physical Activity Sedentary People 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 Acción)
Physical Activity 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 (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!
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)
Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition School Children Home, Other Settings 0-10 Years (Children), 11-18 Years (Adolescents) 0-10 Years, 11-18 Years Female 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 and promote healthy dietary habits to reduce obesity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=2570231
Healthy Body Healthy Spirit
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
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
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition People with Overweight/Obesity Clinical Rural, 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 (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)
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
Obesity, Diet/Nutrition, Physical Activity People with Overweight/Obesity 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
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
Out of School Nutrition and Physical Activity (OSNAP) Project
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 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 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)
Physical Activity Sedentary People 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)
Physical Activity Sedentary People 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
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)
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
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
Obesity, Diet/Nutrition, Physical Activity People with Overweight/Obesity 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)
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 Living Well
Obesity, Diet/Nutrition, Physical Activity People with Overweight/Obesity 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
StrongPeople Strong Bodies
Physical Activity Sedentary People Other Settings Rural 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 40-65 Years, 65+ 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 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
StrongPeople Strong Hearts
Physical Activity, Obesity, Diet/Nutrition Sedentary People Other Settings Rural 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female 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 StrongPeople Strong Hearts is a community-based intervention designed to promote nutrition, physical activity, and weight loss among adult women aged 40 and older in rural communities. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=35019662
Supporting Health and Activity in Preschool Environments (SHAPES)
Physical Activity School Children Daycare/Preschool 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 Designed to increase physical activity to reduce obesity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=26569548
The Faith, Activity and Nutrition (FAN) Program
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
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)
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 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 increase physical activity among adults. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=32312927
Walking for Wellbeing in the West (WWW)
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
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
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition Other Settings 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 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 promote healthy dietary habits and increase physical activity to reduce obesity. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=24805736
Wheeling Walks
Physical Activity Sedentary People 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
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
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