The PITCH lab is pleased to begin a new intervention study designed to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary activity among kindergartners. In partnership with Nancy Jennings, professor of communication, and Judy Murnan, professor of health promotion & education, we were awarded a University Research Council grant to fund the project.
The theme of the intervention program is "See-View-Do." Each week for six weeks, children who participate in the study will receive backpacks with a short video, a book, and a physical activity assignment each revolving around a single theme. We will be conducting assessments with children at school to identify changes in their attitudes and perceptions of physical and sedentary activity. Assessments with parents will detect changes in child behaviors. The goal of the project is to effectively use media to increase physical activity and decrease sedentary activity in kindergartners.
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