The University of Victoria’s Behavioural Medicine Lab has several studies underway for which it is now recruiting families who want to become more physically active.
“If you are a family that can be more active, we might have a study,” said Ryan Rhodes, director of the lab.
Rhodes, the principal investigator, said there are more than five trials now recruiting participants of different ages and stages, including new parents and parents of teens.
One study now recruiting participants is looking for families with at least one child, ages three to 12, who does less than 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise a day. At least one parent must participate.
Eligible families will receive educational materials and strategies to help their children be more physically active.
Call 250-472-5288 or email [email protected] to find out more about this study and others focused on families and physical activity. — Cindy E. Harnett
