Afterschool physical activity program to reduce obesity-related cancer risk: A feasibility study

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 baseli...

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Published in:Journal of cancer education 2008-01, Vol.23 (4), p.230-234
Main Authors: DeRenne, Coop, Maeda, Julienne K., Chai, Dennis X., Ho, Kwok, Kaluhiokalani, Norman, Braun, Kathryn L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
After school programs
Anthropometry
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Body Constitution
Cancer
Cancer Research
Curricula
Curriculum
Educational Environment
Elementary School Students
Elementary schools
Exercise
Feasibility Studies
Health care
Health Promotion - organization & administration
Humans
Kinesiology
Neoplasms - epidemiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Nutrition education
Obesity
Obesity - prevention & control
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Physical education
Physical fitness
Program Evaluation
Risk Factors
School districts
School Health Services
Students
Warm up (exercise)
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0885-8195
1543-0154
DOI:10.1080/08858190802188602