Afterschool Physical Activity Program to Reduce Obesity-Related Cancer Risk: A Feasibility Study
| Autor: | Coop DeRenne, Kathryn L. Braun, Kwok Ho, Julienne K. Maeda, Dennis X. Chai, Norman Kaluhiokalani |
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| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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Gerontology
medicine.medical_specialty education Physical activity Health Promotion Childhood obesity Physical education Risk Factors Neoplasms Intervention (counseling) medicine Humans Obesity Exercise Curriculum School Health Services Anthropometry business.industry Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health medicine.disease Test (assessment) Oncology Physical therapy Body Constitution Feasibility Studies business Program Evaluation |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Cancer Education. 23:230-234 |
| ISSN: | 0885-8195 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/08858190802188602 |
| Popis: | Background. Cancer is linked to obesity, and Native Hawaiian childhood obesity rates are high. We examined the feasibility of incorporating a physical activity intervention into an afterschool program for elementary school children. Methods. Anthropometric and fitness measures were taken at baseline and 12 weeks later for 68 students in 2 schools. In one, the supervisor delivered a model curriculum. In the other, a supervisor with physical education training created the curriculum. Results. We found a significant decrease in skinfold thicknesses and increase in distance covered in the 3-minute walk-run test. Conclusions. Incorporating daily physical activity into afterschool programs is feasible and effective, but teacher interest is critical, and the nonmandatory nature of this venue may limit children’s participation. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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