Purpose

·        Implement physical activity intervention for Native Americans, their families, and their affiliates

·        Evaluate the effectiveness in the reduction of diabetes, CVD, and risk factors

·        Reduce number of risk factors such as sedentary lifestyle, hypertension, and obesity

·        Recruit and maintain 333 participants

·        Measure every 6 months (height, weight, hips, waist)

·        Collect log sheets monthly

Activities

·        Walks                                                      

·        Aerobics

·        Softball, basketball, bowling, soccer, volleyball, swimming, tennis, batting cages

·        Exercise Bingo

·        Lazer tag

·        Headstart nutrition/physical activity

·        Pow Wow dance

Contact information:        

Leslie Harris                   

                                    Project Coordinator                                                     

(405) 275-4030 ext. 213                  

(405) 360-0698