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Walther, Ashley; Dunker, Tara; Franzen-Castle, Lisa; Krehbiel, Michelle – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2018
Physical activity is essential for youth's health, growth, and development; however, only 42% of children in the United States meet physical activity recommendations. Piloted in spring 2016, "WeCook: Fun with Food and Fitness" engaged at-risk youth in physical activity, food preparation, and nutrition education. The objective was to…
Descriptors: At Risk Students, Physical Activities, After School Programs, Foods Instruction
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Harris, J.; Cale, L. – Health Education Journal, 2007
Objective: This study aimed to determine whether it was necessary, cost effective and practical to investigate Welsh children's fitness levels in order to promote active, healthy lifestyles. Design: A multi-method study comprising a comprehensive review of literature, a questionnaire survey and interviews. Setting: This was a feasibility study…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Feasibility Studies, Tests, Questionnaires
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Etkin, Caryn D.; Prohaska, Thomas R.; Harris, Bette Ann; Latham, Nancy; Jette, Alan – Gerontologist, 2006
Purpose: We describe the results of the dissemination of an efficacious, home-based exercise program called Strong for Life as it was implemented in a nationwide, volunteer caregiving program called Faith in Action, including training of volunteers who implemented the program, recruitment of older adult participants, exercise adherence, and…
Descriptors: Feasibility Studies, Older Adults, Homebound, Surveys