Examining the Change in Physical Activity, Fitness and Self-Efficacy Of African American Adolescent Girls following an 8-Week Intervention Cultural Moves

Examining the Change in Physical Activity, Fitness and Self-Efficacy of African American Adolescent Girls following an 8-Week Intervention “Cultural Moves” Physical activity (PA) has decreased among adolescents in the United States in the past 20 years and reportedly the lowest rates are among African American females. Lack of PA has been identified as a major risk factor for overweight, obesity and poor fitness levels which can lead to numerous health issues including cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study was to examine the change in PA and fitness in African American girls following an 8-week educational curriculum and PA intervention that used the Trans-theoretical Model (TTM) with cultural sensitivity to promote an increase in PA.