Research Lines and Scope of Work
The Physical Activity and Health Promotion (PAHP) lab conducts work on the assessment and promotion of physical activity and other health behaviors. The lab has specialized in measurement related research focused on developing and refining tools to facilitate effective assessment and promotion. The lab has also focused more recently on translational research and implementation science methods for enhancing the impact of health promotion programming in school, community and clinical settings. Details on priority projects are listed below and information is also on the associated tabs.
Research Tools and Methods
Youth Activity Profile (YAP) - Assessment and Promotion of PA
Work on the development and validation of the Youth Activity Profile (YAP) was focused on developing and calibrating a self-report measure of physical activity to facilitate school based assessments of physical activity. We have developed calibration models and an online application has been developed for continued evaluation and future dissemination. Click here for details about the Youth Activity Profile.
Work on the development and validation of the Youth Activity Profile (YAP) was focused on developing and calibrating a self-report measure of physical activity to facilitate school based assessments of physical activity. We have developed calibration models and an online application has been developed for continued evaluation and future dissemination. Click here for details about the Youth Activity Profile.
Family Nutrition and Physical Activity (FNPA) Screening Tool
Work on the development and validation of the Family Nutrition and Physical Activity (FNPA) screening tool was driven by the goal to develop ways to facilitate the prevention of childhood obesity BEFORE it starts. Clinical screening based on BMI identifies children after they are overweight or obese. The FNPA was developed as a simple screening tool to help evaluate home obesogenic environments. The tool has been adapted for use in a variety of settings by a number of colleagues and collaborators. A team at ISU still works to coordinate these efforts but a distributed user group has evolved and efforts are currently focused on building the FNPA into Epic Standard to enable access. Click on the associated tab for more details or visit the FNPA user group page directly at www.myfnpa.org
Work on the development and validation of the Family Nutrition and Physical Activity (FNPA) screening tool was driven by the goal to develop ways to facilitate the prevention of childhood obesity BEFORE it starts. Clinical screening based on BMI identifies children after they are overweight or obese. The FNPA was developed as a simple screening tool to help evaluate home obesogenic environments. The tool has been adapted for use in a variety of settings by a number of colleagues and collaborators. A team at ISU still works to coordinate these efforts but a distributed user group has evolved and efforts are currently focused on building the FNPA into Epic Standard to enable access. Click on the associated tab for more details or visit the FNPA user group page directly at www.myfnpa.org
Translational Health Promotion Research
SWITCH (School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health)
SWITCH is a school wellness training initiative that has evolved over time. The original Switch program was managed by a non-profit agency but the lab has helped to facilitate the transfer of the copyrights and trademarks with the original programming. Through a series of grants (most recently a 5 year USDA grant), the team has helped to coordinate the overall programming. It is now linked to the ISU Translation Research Network (U-TuRN) and is managed by the 4-H Youth Development Program in ISU Extension. Click the associated tab to learn more or visit www.iowaswitch.org.
SWITCH is a school wellness training initiative that has evolved over time. The original Switch program was managed by a non-profit agency but the lab has helped to facilitate the transfer of the copyrights and trademarks with the original programming. Through a series of grants (most recently a 5 year USDA grant), the team has helped to coordinate the overall programming. It is now linked to the ISU Translation Research Network (U-TuRN) and is managed by the 4-H Youth Development Program in ISU Extension. Click the associated tab to learn more or visit www.iowaswitch.org.
Walk with Ease
Walk with Ease (WWE) is an evidence-based walking program designed to help adults establish regular patterns of physical activity. Our team is working as part of a broader team within the ISU Translational Research Network (U-TuRN) to facilitate the dissemination and evaluation of programming in collaboration with a state agency called CHPcommunity. Click the associated tab to learn more or visit www.walkwitheaseISU.org.
Walk with Ease (WWE) is an evidence-based walking program designed to help adults establish regular patterns of physical activity. Our team is working as part of a broader team within the ISU Translational Research Network (U-TuRN) to facilitate the dissemination and evaluation of programming in collaboration with a state agency called CHPcommunity. Click the associated tab to learn more or visit www.walkwitheaseISU.org.