Download or read book The Design Development Implementation and Evaluation of the Youth Physical Activity Towards Health Y PATH Intervention written by Wesley O'Brien and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Investigation of Physical Activity and Its Correlates in Adolescent Youth Evaluation of the Youth Physical Activity Towards Health Y PATH Intervention written by Danielle Powell and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents written by Dianne Stanton Ward and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With modern conveniences and technology always beckoning, today's children are less active and more obese than ever--which leads to an ever-increasing need for more effective interventions to help them become more active. Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents addresses this problem by helping professionals in schools, health departments, recreation centers, state agencies, and not-for-profit organizations design, implement, and evaluate interventions to promote and increase physical activity among children and adolescents. Part of the Physical Activity Intervention Series, Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents provides information on current levels of youth physical activity and presents a basic understanding of the issues associated with it. The book offers a clear and reader-friendly overview of theories of behavior change that have been used in developing physical activity interventions in a variety of settings and methods for program evaluation. Specific recommendations for physical activity from various professional and health organizations are included as well. The book also provides descriptive epidemiology of youth physical activity that helps identify the changes in activity as children age; insights into the potential role of the family and the community in providing physical activity opportunities for youth; guidance for the development of collaborative relationships among agencies and organizations to promote physical activity in the community; and a review of available instruments for measuring physical activity in youth populations, including self-report instruments and step counters. Practical application of the information covered in Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents is demonstrated through real-world interventions that have been implemented in various settings. The programs were selected based on their demonstrated effectiveness, potential for success, or unique features. Strengths and weaknesses of each intervention are highlighted. In addition to the presentation of existing programs, guidelines for the development of new programs are presented. Sample worksheets serve as valuable tools in evaluating and designing interventions in areas where proven programs are not yet available. The text follows a three-part progression. Part I provides an orientation to activity in young people, describing how to change behavior and introducing the settings in which such behavior change programs might be developed. In part II, documented interventions are examined for programs in schools, community organizations, and home and health care settings. Part III explores intervention design, assisting those who want to design their own interventions for specific populations. Descriptions of program evaluation, including useful measurement instruments, are detailed as well. The result is a book that professionals can use for learning about physical activity and the role it plays in the lives of youth. It will guide readers in designing successful interventions that can change physical activity behavior for the children and adolescents with whom they work.
Download or read book Youth Physical Activity Towards Health Y PATH Meeting the Needs of Irish Teachers and Students written by Holly Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: Physical activity (PA) levels in children are below recommended guidelines and are declining throughout adolescence, threatening negative consequences such as obesity, heart disease, stroke and type II diabetes to the current and future health of Irish young people. Physical Education (PE) is provided to promote PA to school-going students and to enable them to pursue healthy and active lives. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends school-based interventions to assist the promotion of PA among young people. Purpose: The purpose of this research was to trial, refine and extend the PE element of the Y-PATH programme in line with national curricular developments, based on the thoughts and opinions of students and specialist PE teachers in Irish post-primary schools. Methods: Following the completion of a 12-week intervention of the Y-PATH PE programme in Irish post-primary schools (N=9), cross-sectional data were collected from participating students (N=317) using questionnaires, in order to investigate students' PA levels, physical self-worth, enjoyment and experiences of PE. Additionally, all students were afforded the opportunity to express their thoughts and opinions using open-ended questions. Focus group and semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather data on the thoughts and opinions of participating PE teachers (N=15) on the programme and were analysed qualitatively using thematic analysis. Results: Following the intervention, repeated measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) tests revealed that students with higher levels of PA had higher self-worth, greater enjoyment of PE and more positive experiences in PE class in comparison to those students with lower levels of PA, all of which are central components of the Y-PATH PE programme. Findings from the teacher feedback revealed four main themes. These themes explored the usability of materials and resources, Y-PATH content suitability, implementation considerations and the current PE curricular context. Conclusion: Data collected indicated the majority of students who were involved in data collection had positive experiences participating in Y-PATH PE. Teacher feedback revealed the Y-PATH programme is suitable for students across single-gender and mixed gender schools, and across schools located both in urban and rural areas. Both student and teacher feedback provided valuable insight to the research team in relation to the use of the programme in the classroom, to guide the refinement and extension of the Y-PATH PE programme.
Download or read book Investing in the Health and Well Being of Young Adults written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young adulthood - ages approximately 18 to 26 - is a critical period of development with long-lasting implications for a person's economic security, health and well-being. Young adults are key contributors to the nation's workforce and military services and, since many are parents, to the healthy development of the next generation. Although 'millennials' have received attention in the popular media in recent years, young adults are too rarely treated as a distinct population in policy, programs, and research. Instead, they are often grouped with adolescents or, more often, with all adults. Currently, the nation is experiencing economic restructuring, widening inequality, a rapidly rising ratio of older adults, and an increasingly diverse population. The possible transformative effects of these features make focus on young adults especially important. A systematic approach to understanding and responding to the unique circumstances and needs of today's young adults can help to pave the way to a more productive and equitable tomorrow for young adults in particular and our society at large. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults describes what is meant by the term young adulthood, who young adults are, what they are doing, and what they need. This study recommends actions that nonprofit programs and federal, state, and local agencies can take to help young adults make a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood. According to this report, young adults should be considered as a separate group from adolescents and older adults. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults makes the case that increased efforts to improve high school and college graduate rates and education and workforce development systems that are more closely tied to high-demand economic sectors will help this age group achieve greater opportunity and success. The report also discusses the health status of young adults and makes recommendations to develop evidence-based practices for young adults for medical and behavioral health, including preventions. What happens during the young adult years has profound implications for the rest of the life course, and the stability and progress of society at large depends on how any cohort of young adults fares as a whole. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults will provide a roadmap to improving outcomes for this age group as they transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Download or read book Youth Development and Physical Activity written by Donald R. Hellison and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2000 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professionals in educational and recreational settings work hard to understand and address the problems faced by underserved youth. Yet the dedicated people in these institutions are often limited in what they can achieve because they tend to remain within the confines of their own work environment rather than sharing their expertise and resources. Instead of accepting this as an unfortunate fact of life, the coauthors of this book see the situation as an opportunity to develop an approach in which the whole is far greater than the sum of its parts. In Youth Development and Physical Activity: Linking Universities and Communities, they draw on their considerable teaching experience to present innovative new ways to serve underserved youth. The book describes practical strategies for breaking down the walls between universities and communities so they can combine their strengths to improve young people's lives. You'll find a wealth of guidelines for creating physical activity programs that instill a sense of social and personal responsibility, including numerous real-life examples of successful programs. Youth Development and Physical Activity: Linking Universities and Communities is divided into four parts, each enriched with the colorful "voices" and stories of real kids and youth leaders who have put these ideas into practice: -Part I provides a sobering look at the challenges today's young people face and introduces positive ways to improve physical activity youth programs so they're meaningful in today's world. -In Part II, you'll learn how to move from "how it is" to "how it could be," using a breakthrough model for working with kids and building programs. Here the book provides a road map that shows the way for university students and faculty to connect with youth in their communities through service learning, internships, and other outreach programs -Part III spells out how to develop a variety of proven youth physical activity programs--from adventure experiences and Coaching Clubs to mentoring and teen parent programs. You'll find many great ideas that work in virtually any setting, including public schools, alternative schools, recreation programs, youth service groups, and social agencies. -Part IV provides a variety of helpful tools for evaluating programs and improving outcomes, as well as insights on how professionals can develop the skills they need to respond to the changing demands on youth leaders. Written by professionals with a combined 70 years of experience working with underserved youth, this book is must reading for both professionals and organizations practicing in a world where youth too often slip through the cracks. It provides a clear and hopeful framework for improving the lives of kids as well as the communities in which they live.
Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity written by Timothy Brusseau and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 975 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past three decades the study of pediatric physical inactivity has become a public health concern. The decreases in physical activity have been associated with obesity and numerous hypokinetic diseases. In accordance with this public health concern, the study of pediatric physical activity has become a central part of research in the health and exercise science fields. The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity is the first book to survey the full depth and breadth of the issues facing this field. Bringing together many of the world’s experts and practitioners, the book helps to develop an understanding of the underlying issues related to pediatric physical activity as well as the role physical activity plays on cognitive, psychomotor, and social aspects of childhood. The book addresses issues with physical activity measurement and discuss wide-ranging aspects of physical activity interventions. With more emphasis than ever on physical activity, this book makes an important contribution to the scholars and practitioners working in the field of youth physical activity. This is the first single text on the state of current knowledge related to pediatric physical activity which offers a comprehensive guide to students and academics on these subjects The Routledge Handbook of Youth Physical Activity is key reading for all advanced students, researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers with an interest in physical activity, youth sport, public health matters, sport studies, or physical education.
Download or read book Implementation and Evaluation of a Physical Activity Intervention for Rural Children Using a Community Based Participatory Research Approach written by Kara Cook Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Physical inactivity is a leading cause of obesity in the United States, largely contributing to the increased risks of disease and premature death in this country. Effective physical activity interventions are needed for children since health behaviors track into adulthood and risk factors for diseases begin early in life. One approach that has been proven effective when devising interventions and research strategies is called Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR). Objective: The objective of this investigation was to determine if a CBPR intervention increased moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and decreased sedentary behavior in 10-11 year old children residing in a rural community in Alabama. Methods: This investigation included: 1) Leading a group of children (n=12) through a Photovoice project; (2) Designing a physical activity video intervention guided by the themes that emerged during the Photovoice project, and that featured members of the community as educators; and (3) Implementing the 4-week video intervention and evaluating psychosocial constructs related to physical activity and determining if this led to concomitant improvements in physical activity behavior (Actigraph, wGT3X-BT, Pensacola, FL) pre-to-post intervention. Results: Follow-up measurements of the psychosocial constructs were significantly higher compared to baseline measures for the intervention group (p
Download or read book Creating Health Behavior Change written by Cheryl Perry and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1999-06-10 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a process for the development of community-wide health behaviour programmes for children and adolescents.
Download or read book Active Youth written by Patricia Sammann and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 1998 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential reference provides you with real-life examples of how the "Guidelines for School and Community Programs to Promote Lifelong Physical Activity Among Young People, " developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), can be implemented in a wide variety of settings, from schools to hospitals to YMCAs. It also gives you an easy-to-understand summary of these guidelines. The information is presented as 10 broad recommendations for schools and community programs, each followed by a more detailed description. To bring the recommendations to life, the book includes 20 examples of effective programs that address the CDC's guidelines. You'll learn how each program began, how it was developed, how roadblocks were overcome, and how successes were achieved. Cross-references to the guidelines help you determine which recommendations are being followed in each program.
Download or read book Development and Evaluation of a Training Program for Pediatric Residents on Physical Activity Interventions written by Kimberly V. McNally and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Physical activity (PA) provides numerous health benefits; however, PA levels decline as children age. Primary care-based physical activity interventions (PAI) are moderately effective in increasing youth PA levels. Medical organizations recommend that physicians provide PAI; however, physician PAI rates are low. There are several barriers to PAI, including physicians' lack of PAI knowledge and skills. PAI medical education is severely limited. Therefore, there is a need to develop and evaluate medical education PAI curricula. The primary purpose of this study was to develop, implement, and evaluate a PAI curriculum for pediatric residents; focusing on pre to posttest changes in residents' PAI knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB). The secondary purpose was to determine residents' perceptions of the instructional strategies. An embedded mixed methods design was used, with qualitative data embedded in quantitative data. Participants (n = 13) were administered the KAB Assessment before and after the program and a Participant Feedback form after the program. Additionally, instructor field notes and focus group responses were collected. A paired t test showed a significant pretest to posttest increase in PAI knowledge scores. A MANOVA indicated a significant increase in positive PAI attitudes. Follow-up univariate analyses showed significant effects and near significant effects for the attitudes constructs of perceived knowledge and feasibility, respectively. Paired t tests showed a significant increase only for the PAI behavior of PA prescription. However, participants reported higher rates of PAI behaviors than in previous literature. Most useful, least useful, and alternative instructional strategies were considered; along with limitations, strengths, and future directions for this PAI curriculum study."--Abstract from author supplied metadata.
Download or read book Communities in Action written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.
Download or read book Utilizing Children as Change Agents to Promote Healthy Family Lifestyle Behaviors written by Allison Ann Koch and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Objective: To assess the impact of a healthy choices and activities intervention program utilizing goal coaches to guide adolescents as positive change agents for Latino parental/caregiver family food decisions Study Design, Setting, and Participants: Research design included two phases: (1) a developmental phase with youth and goal-coach curriculum development and testing, and (2) an implementation phase with a 6-week healthy choices and physical activities intervention pilot program. Participants in the developmental and pilot phase of the study include both children (10-14 years) and their Spanish speaking primary caretakers who attend a church youth group program in central North Carolina. Goal coaches include youth mentors between the ages of 18 to 24, recruited from a local college in central North Carolina. Outcome, Measures and Analysis: 1) Content analysis of focus groups with youth and goal coaches were conducted to determine ease of use and compliance with study methodology, including photo journaling and family goal setting, as well as message appropriateness for youth and goal coaches. 2) During implementation and one month follow up the following were assessed: pre/post testing of parent/caregiver food behaviors, fruit and vegetable intake, and physical activity behaviors; youth nutrition, physical activity habits and BMI; and adherence to established family goals. Results: 21 youth and 5 goal coaches were recruited to participate. All materials were developed utilizing constructs from the Social Cognitive Theory, and translated. 1) During the focus groups, goal coaches reported that they learned from the youth that parents are a barrier to influencing healthy family behaviors. Youth also reported that they were non-compliant with the use of the photo journal. 2) Youth were able to successfully set family-based nutrition and physical activity goals with 82% family compliance overall. Parents reported increased physical activity and healthy food behaviors pre- and post-intervention, including increased nutrient-dense food purchasing one-month post-intervention. One-month follow-up surveys reported an increase in healthy nutrition and physical activities in homes. Conclusions and Implications: This innovative approach is a promising strategy for reducing the adverse health effects associated with dietary acculturation among Latino families. It builds upon the inherent value of familism as well as the strengths of adolescents as carriers of nutrition and health information. Future research is needed to expand upon these strategies to better tailor nutrition education messaging for Latino immigrant families."--Abstract from author supplied metadata.
Download or read book Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-01-10 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prevalence of childhood obesity is so high in the United States that it may reduce the life expectancy of today's generation of children. While parents and other adult caregivers play a fundamental role in teaching children about healthy behaviors, even the most positive efforts can be undermined by local environments that are poorly suited to supporting healthy behaviors. For example, many communities lack ready sources of healthy food choices, such as supermarkets and grocery stores. Or they may not provide safe places for children to walk or play. In such communities, even the most motivated child or adolescent may find it difficult to act in healthy ways. Local governments-with jurisdiction over many aspects of land use, food marketing, community planning, transportation, health and nutrition programs, and other community issues-are ideally positioned to promote behaviors that will help children and adolescents reach and maintain healthy weights. Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity presents a number of recommendations that touch on the vital role of government actions on all levels-federal, state, and local-in childhood obesity prevention. The book offers healthy eating and physical activity strategies for local governments to consider, making it an excellent resource for mayors, managers, commissioners, council members, county board members, and administrators.
Download or read book Development of a Physical Activity Health Promotion Program for the Group Home Setting written by Alicia Mae Dixon-Ibarra and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: A particular health inequity that has drawn national attention is obesity in persons with disabilities (CDC, 2011). Estimates suggest that as many as 80% of adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability (ID) are overweight or obese (Stanish & Draheim, 2005). Despite the benefits of being active (e.g. controlling body weight, improving functional and mental health status, and reducing cardiovascular disease) (CDC, 2011), only 30% of adults with ID are meeting recommended guidelines, many of which are also demonstrating preferences for sedentary behaviors (Stanish et al., 2006; Frey et al., 2005; Dixon-Ibarra, et al., 2013). Caregivers play an important role in the activity behaviors of those with ID, especially in the group home setting, where an increasing number of people with ID live. However, there are currently no health promotion programs that focus on changing the way caregivers in the group home setting facilitate physical activity (PA) for residents. Thus, the purpose of this project was to develop a specially designed health promotion program using community engagement and established health promotion guidelines for persons with disabilities (Drum et al., 2010). Methods: Phase I of program development involved focus group discussions with an 'Advisory Group' of group homes stakeholders (i.e., program coordinators, staff, and residents) to obtain insider knowledge about PA in the group home setting and suggestions for program development. Based on 'Advisory Group' feedback and established guidelines, the Menu-Choice Physical Activity Program was created. Phase II, program implementation, included a 10 week pilot intervention with one month follow-up. Program coordinators, staff, and residents from one group home agency were included in program implementation. Data collection for the pilot intervention included training evaluations, program fidelity surveys, evaluation of program materials, health outcomes (i.e., PA and body weight), and face to face interviews with staff and residents. Results: Phase I 'Advisory Group' focus groups resulted in the following themes that aided in program design: 1) Nature of residents' PA, 2) Facilitators to PA, 3) Barriers to PA, 4) Personal Factors, 5) Organizational Factors, and 6) Solutions to increase PA. Phase II pilot intervention determined the most and least frequently used program materials and provided insight to the types and amount of activity scheduled during the intervention. The group home sites only used basic program components and discontinued use from post to one month follow up. Physical activity and body weight did not change from baseline to post intervention. Qualitative interviews conducted, as part of the program evaluation, identified the following themes: 1) Program training, 2) Program Implementation, 3) Program Physical Activity, 4) Program Barriers, 5) Program Facilitators, and 6) Program Feedback. Conclusion: During Phase I, community engagement was critical in understanding how PA is or is not included in the group home setting. The 'Advisory Group' provided needed feedback for the design of the program. For Phase II, the pilot intervention was essential for determining how the program would work in the real world setting. The quantitative and qualitative findings from the pilot will be used to refine the current program materials, program name, training, and implementation in an effort to create a program designed to meet the needs of individuals with ID residing in the group home setting.
Download or read book Educating the Student Body written by Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents.
Download or read book Utilizing Technology to Increase Youth Engagement Towards Physical Activity written by Deborah Simone Fetter and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engaging in regular activity during childhood contributes to better cardiorespiratory fitness and a greater likelihood of being active in adulthood. Yet, few youth in the United States meet the United States Department of Health and Human Services Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommendation of 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity (MVPA) per day. Concomitantly, the prevalence of childhood obesity remains alarmingly high in the United States with 31.8% of youth classified as overweight or obese. There are a multitude of factors that contribute to the development of obesity, including physical activity patterns. Engaging in regular physical activity has been associated with a wide range of health benefits, including improving body composition. The school setting has been postulated to be a desirable place to promote physical activity because youth spend a large portion of their day in school and have the chance to expend up to half of their daily energy. However, the opportunities for youth to be physically active have been declining as physical education programs continue to be eliminated and recess time shortened in schools. Additionally, the availability of technology has increased in recent years and made engaging in sedentary behaviors, such as playing video games and watching TV, more accessible. Yet, there is potential in incorporating technology related to exercise into school-based programs to generate interest in physical activity. Further, there are many determinants of physical activity to target for effective interventions, including physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and environmental factors. Investigating how we can target these determinants in obesity-prevention programs can lead to a greater understanding of how to encourage youth to develop lifelong physical activity habits. The overall objective of this research was to investigate how utilizing technology in the school-based, multicomponent nutrition program, the Shaping Healthy Choices Program (SHCP), can help increase youth engagement towards physical activity. The first objective of this research was to determine the impact of the SHCP on physical activity patterns in a sub-sample of fourth-grade youth. Physical activity has been shown to have a wide range of beneficial health effects, yet few youth meet the United States physical activity recommendation. To address the increased prevalence of childhood obesity, the SHCP was developed based on principles of the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 adaption of the Social Ecological Model. The program was implemented over nine months among fourth-grade youth. One intervention school and one control school within the same Northern California school district were selected to participate in this sub-study. At pre- and post-intervention assessments, youth wore a PolarActive monitor on their non-dominant wrist 24 h/d for at least 2 consecutive days. Multiple linear regression was used to evaluate change in physical activity by adjusting for covariates and other potential confounders, including ethnicity/race, household income, and sex. Statistical significance was set at p
