Physical Activity: Family-Based Interventions

Family-based interventions combine activities to build family support with health education to increase physical activity among children. Interventions include one or more of the following:

• Goal-setting tools and skills to monitor progress, such as a website to enter information
• Reinforcement of positive health behaviors, such as reward charts or role modeling of physical activity by parents or instructors
• Organized physical activity sessions, such as instructor-led opportunities for active games

Interventions also may provide information about other lifestyle behaviors such as choosing healthier foods or reducing screen time.