Physical Activity, Weight and Fitness Outcomes in Children in After-Care
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 5 - 15 |
| Updated: | 11/8/2017 |
| Start Date: | February 2010 |
| End Date: | May 2010 |
Impact Analysis of Metro Parks' After-School Programming on Physical Activity, Weight and Fitness Outcomes
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of two after-school programs on children's
physical activity, fitness, body composition, and academic performance.
physical activity, fitness, body composition, and academic performance.
Tennessee ranks 4th for the highest prevalence of adult obesity in the nation (30.2%), and
ranks 5th for the highest rate of youth obesity (36.5%). The Division of General Pediatrics
at Vanderbilt has a specific research focus to develop community engagement projects that
measurably reduce childhood obesity. Metro Parks and Recreation has been showcased by the
National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) as a national model for its leadership role
in community health and wellness. The two have created a unique academic-community
partnership, guided by principals of community-based participatory research (CBPR), that is
working to test and disseminate effective Metro Parks-based programs to reduce pediatric
obesity. The proposed study will examine the impact of the Coleman Community Center
after-school program on routine physical activity, weight and fitness outcomes in children
who belong to the low-income and racial and ethnic minority populations at highest risk for
childhood obesity. This study was requested by Metro Parks and has significant policy
implications: If the program is deemed effective in improving daily physical activity, weight
and/or fitness outcomes in students, the proposed study will serve as the rationale to expand
the program to Metro Parks' 22 community centers, all of which are located in under-resourced
neighborhoods.
ranks 5th for the highest rate of youth obesity (36.5%). The Division of General Pediatrics
at Vanderbilt has a specific research focus to develop community engagement projects that
measurably reduce childhood obesity. Metro Parks and Recreation has been showcased by the
National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) as a national model for its leadership role
in community health and wellness. The two have created a unique academic-community
partnership, guided by principals of community-based participatory research (CBPR), that is
working to test and disseminate effective Metro Parks-based programs to reduce pediatric
obesity. The proposed study will examine the impact of the Coleman Community Center
after-school program on routine physical activity, weight and fitness outcomes in children
who belong to the low-income and racial and ethnic minority populations at highest risk for
childhood obesity. This study was requested by Metro Parks and has significant policy
implications: If the program is deemed effective in improving daily physical activity, weight
and/or fitness outcomes in students, the proposed study will serve as the rationale to expand
the program to Metro Parks' 22 community centers, all of which are located in under-resourced
neighborhoods.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 5 - 15 years
- enrolled in public school district
- parental permission to access school records
Exclusion Criteria:
- under 5 or over 15
- no parental permission to access school records
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