Physical Activity Training for Children with CD I

We will research and develop a project to apply compact disc-interactive (CD-i) technology toincrease daily physical activity skills and levels in children grades K-12 who can benefit from theresulting improved self-esteem, stress reduction and more active lifestyles. An engaging and entertainingTV-based technology, CD-i should greatly enhance outcomes over passive video tapes or printedmaterials for educational and behavior-change programs for physical activity behavior. The Phase Iresearch will develop and field test a prototype CD-i program called ITS YOUR MOVE to show how itincreases awareness of the importance of physical activity in daily life. Phase I has three aims: 1)develop a plan, design document and functional specs for a limited-scope prototype disc; 2) produce aprototype CD-i disc demonstrating how to get individuals to recognize their current level of physicalactivity and to recognize benefits of increasing that level; and 3) field test the concept for feasibility.Phase II intervention will fully develop ITS YOUR MOVE to teach skills to use in increasing daily physicalactivity. It includes practice in problem solving skills related to physical activity, recognizing andovercoming barriers to increasing daily physical activity and strategies to make increased physicalactivity a permanent part of daily life. Phillips Interactive Media of America has agreed to co-fund anddistribute ITS YOUR MOVE when published.