Family habit program to increase kids' physical activity
This study tests a family-based program to help increase physical activity, focusing on parents and children together. It may be a good fit if your family is currently not very active and your child isn’t meeting physical activity guidelines.
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Who can take part
- You are a parent or caregiver of a child age 6 to 12
- Your family is not very physically active, based on your own answers
- Your child is not meeting Canada’s recommended physical activity guidelines
- A safety check (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, or PAR-Q) shows it’s safe for your child to be active
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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