A program to increase physical activity and health in children after school
The CHAMP Afterschool Program: Promoting Physical Activity & Health in Children
This study is looking at the CHAMP Afterschool Program, which helps kids, especially those from different backgrounds, get more active and healthy by having fun physical activities after school in Lansing and Ypsilanti, Michigan, for 19 weeks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11041028 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the CHAMP Afterschool Program, which aims to promote physical activity and health among children, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds. The program will be implemented in afterschool settings in Lansing and Ypsilanti, Michigan, where children will participate in structured physical activities for 35 minutes, three times a week, over 19 weeks. The study will assess the immediate and long-term effects of the program on children's physical activity levels, motor skills, and overall health. By engaging children in fun and effective physical activities, the program seeks to address health disparities linked to inactivity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are children aged 5 to 8 years, particularly those from minority backgrounds who participate in afterschool programs.
Not a fit: Children who are not enrolled in afterschool programs or those outside the age range of 5 to 8 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical health and fitness among children, reducing health disparities and promoting lifelong healthy habits.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that similar afterschool programs can effectively enhance physical activity and health outcomes in children, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Robinson, Leah Elizabeth — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Robinson, Leah Elizabeth
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.