ReviewJournal of pediatric nursing
Dance for Health: An Intergenerational Program to Increase Access to Physical Activity.
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- Effect of dance intervention on cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life of older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Pooled it
- The Effectiveness of Dance Interventions on Psychological and Cognitive Health Outcomes Compared with Other Forms of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of the Structured Water Dance Intervention (SWAN) on muscular hypertonia in adults with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.Scientific reports · 2022Trial
- Mental health in recreational and professional dancers: a genetically informed study in Sweden.SSM - population health · 2026Article
- Clinical Validation of an On-Device AI-Driven Real-Time Human Pose Estimation and Exercise Prescription Program; Prospective Single-Arm Quasi-Experimental Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Evaluating the Acceptability of Using Virtual Reality to Promote Physical Activity Among Latino, Latina, and Latine Adults With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Obesity in Underresourced Settings: Protocol for a Qualitative Focus Group Study.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Connect Active Programme (CAP): A Pilot RCT to Enhance Physical Activity and Intergenerational Relationships Through Dyadic Digital Walking Exercises.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Nation-wide cross-sectional study of participation and predictors of enjoyment among Australian adult walking sport participants.European journal of sport science · 2025Article
- Social network characteristics associated with mid-to-older aged adults' co-engagement in physical activity.PloS one · 2025Article
- Dance-based interventions in clinical populations: not all are the same.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Bridging Generations Through Movement: "How and Why" Intergenerational Programs Operate-A Systematic and Narrative Review.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Effects of Dance Music on Motor Skills and Balance in Children: An Observational Cohort Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Determinants of caregiving grandparents' physical activity and sedentary behavior: a qualitative study using focus group discussions.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2023Article
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- Knowledge in Motion: A Comprehensive Review of Evidence-Based Human Kinetics.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Review
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- Dance to Prosper: Benefits of Chinese Square Dance in QOL and the Moderating Roles of Aging Stereotypes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- The GRANDPACT Project: The Development and Evaluation of an Intergenerational Program for Grandchildren and Their Grandparents to Stimulate Physical Activity and Cognitive Function Using Co-Creation.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Intergenerational Taekwondo Program: A Narrative Review and Practical Intervention Proposal.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- Factors Associated with Regular Zumba Practice as Preliminary Results: A Population-Based Approach in Cebu Province, the Philippines.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Observational
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Abstract
purposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate Dance for Health, an intergenerational program to increase access to physical activity in an underserved, high risk urban community. DESIGN AND
methodsDance for Health was developed using community-based participatory research methods and evaluated using an observational study design. The program entailed two hour line dancing sessions delivered by trained dance instructors in the neighborhood recreation center. The weekly sessions were delivered for one month in the spring and one month in the fall from 2012-2016. Nurse practitioner students mentored local high school students to assess outcomes: achievement of target heart rate, Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion, number of pedometer steps during dance session, Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale, and adiposity. Analytic methods included descriptive statistics and mixed effects models.
resultsFrom 2012-2016, 521 participants ranging from 2-79 years attended Dance for Health. Approximately 50% of children and 80% of adults achieved target heart rate. Achievement of target heart rate was not related to perceived exertion, though it was related to pedometer steps in adults. All participants rated the program highly for enjoyment. There was no change in adiposity.
conclusionsDance for Health demonstrated high levels of community engagement and enjoyment. It led to adequate levels of exertion, particularly for adults. Our evaluation can inform program refinement and future intergenerational physical activity programs. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Dance is an enjoyable, culturally appropriate, low cost method for increasing access to physical activity for children and families.
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