Lace Up and Move: Structured After School Intervention for Hispanic and African American Youth (LUAM)
Childhood Obesity, Obesity, Physical Activity
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Childhood Obesity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- child and at least their mother [or one member of the family] must be of Hispanic or African American descent
- child must have no physical disability or medical conditions that interfere with their participation in the exercise program
Exclusion Criteria:
- neither child nor parental guardians is of Hispanic or African American descent
- child is not between the ages of 9-14 years
- child is pregnant or physically unable to participate in the exercise program.
Sites / Locations
- University of Houston
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Intervention
Control
Participants randomly assigned to the experiential group (EG) will receive a 12-week structured exercise that will consist of two group fitness sessions (i.e. kickboxing, Zumba, fitness yoga, and other aerobic exercises) every week. Certified fitness instructors will lead each session and participants will learn strategies how to be more active during the daily routines at home. Parents or other relatives in the EG will participate in one 2-hour session every four weeks (total of 3 sessions) designed to help them support their children and entire family in being active and eat healthy at home. Parents will meet with a fitness instructor who will provide specific tips on how to increase physical activity at home as well as providing community resources to be active. A basic nutrition education and cooking demonstrations, and healthy recipes will be also provided to parents at these workshops. Data/assessments are collected, pre and post the 12 weeks intervention.
Participants randomly assigned to the control group (CG) will receive once a week recreational structured group play/game sessions led by trained BOUNCE interns/staff. The control group will receive 60 minute of structured free play sessions (i.e. recreational games) once a week for 12 weeks. Every 4 weeks, parents will be given (either sent home with their child or via email or mail) basic nutrition information, healthy recipes, and tips to promote physical activity at home as well as community resources to be active. Data/assessments are collected, pre and post the 12 weeks intervention.