Evidence Base List



	List of Evidence Based Interventions The studies below have been compiled to help to generate ideas and discussion among individuals interested in improving children’s physical activity levels in Nova Scotia. These research studies may help contribute to an "evidence base" for a physical activity intervention strategy, but caution should be used when generalizing findings from one individual study to your school or community" Please click here for more information about using an ‘evidence base’ Active Communities Article 1 - Mothers and teenage daughters respond positively to community-based or home-based physical activity program Article 2 - Children who walk or bike to school are more likely to meet health-related physical activity guidelines Article 3 - Safe routes to school program in California increases active commuting behaviour Article 4 - Time and resource limitations linked to poor physical activity outcomes in community-based intervention Article 14 - A 12-week Program for Children/Youth Can Make a Difference Article 15 - Family focused obesity intervention for high risk participants Article 16 - Active on the Weekend! Article 17 - Pilates keeps girls moving Active School Communities Article 5 - Fifteen minute activity breaks along with activity logs may influence physical activity behavior Article 6 - Increased expertise and training of program interveners linked to increased quality and quantity of physical activity outcomes Article 18 - Keeping the body moving during PE! Article 19 - Switch off the TV and PLAY! Article 20 - Physical activity all day long: Building movement into the school curriculum Article 21 - Physical activity breaks during school day helps children be active Article 22 - Physical activity for girls that is school specific but not just PE Article 23 - Play your way to fitness Article 24 - Encouraging children to be physically active in their lives can work! Article 25 - Game equipment during recess increases physical activity Article 26 - Computer exercise and diet intervention brings interesting results Article 27 - Creating a positive physical activity school environment for primary children Article 28 - Promoting physical activity for adolescents: Inside and outside school Active Community Environments Article 7 - Playground markings may encourage more physical activity Public Education Article 8 - Regular 30 minute activity sessions may positively influence health-related measures in Grade 4 children Article 9 - Planet Health Program may aid in reducing sedentary television watching behavior Article 10 - Personalized health report card may encourage some families to plan physical activities Other Article 11 - Behavioral intervention to reduce television watching shows promise in improving activity levels Article 12 - Clinical-based behavioral intervention shows promise in modifying TV viewing and physical activity Article 13 - Interventions targeting sedentary behavior may be as effective as those encouraging physical activity Article 29 - Pooch on the move!