Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness Among Underserved Latino Families Living in U.S.-Mexico Border Regions

This study has the goal to increase physical activity and fitness among Latinos in San Diego, California and Mexicali, Baja California (U.S.-Mexico border) since these cities have similar diseases such as high rates of heart disease and obesity. Therefore there is a need to have physical activity programs for children and their families. We will collaborate with community centers to have this program available.

Inclusion Criteria: * parents aged ≥18 years * children aged 6-11 years * living in the target community (within 5 miles of one of targeted community centers) Exclusion Criteria: * for the parent or child are presence of a medical or physical condition that is contraindicated to participating in sports/exercise (e.g., negative score on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)).