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Physical Activity Evidence-Based Programs Listing

Examples of Individually-adapted health behavior change programs, which are recommended by the Community Preventive Services Task Force
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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
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
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
ALIVE!
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
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
Commit to Quit
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
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)
Intervention Category: Community-wide campaigns and Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
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
Exercise and Physical Functional Performance in Independent Older Adults
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
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
Fit & Strong!
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
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
Patient-centered Assessment and Counseling for Exercise (PACE)
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
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)
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
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
StrongPeople Living Well
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
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
Walking for Wellbeing in the West (WWW)
Intervention Category: Individually-adapted health behavior change programs
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