Increasing Physical Activity in Inner City Youth Using Novel Interactive Gaming

Authors

SD de Ferranti, Children's Hospital Boston
SK Steltz, Children's Hospital Boston
Scott Crouter, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
A Kim, University of Massachusetts Boston
SK Osganian, Children's Hospital Boston
Jessica Whiteley, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
H Feldman, Children's Hospital Boston
Laura L. Hayman, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
GoKids Boston, University of Massachusetts Boston

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-5-2012

Abstract

The aim of this project was to assess the feasibility of participation in an afterschool physical activity program incorporating novel exercise technologies on changing physical activity level and physical fitness, compared to a nutrition education intervention alone. A second objective was to assess whether this type of intervention could modify cardiovascular risk factors and anthropometrics.

Comments

Presented as part of the poster showcase at the Office of Community Partnerships' Community-Engaged Partnerships Symposium on April 5, 2012 at UMass Boston.

Recommended Citation

de Ferranti, SD; Steltz, SK; Crouter, Scott; Kim, A; Osganian, SK; Whiteley, Jessica; Feldman, H; Hayman, Laura L.; and GoKids Boston, University of Massachusetts Boston, "Increasing Physical Activity in Inner City Youth Using Novel Interactive Gaming" (2012). Office of Community Partnerships Posters. 34.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/ocp_posters/34