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Coop DeRenne1, Julienne K Maeda, Dennis X Chai
1Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA. Coop@hawaii.edu
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.
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