Research
GoKids Boston is currently offering a variety of different research programs. Please be sure to continue scrolling down to see if your child qualifies for any of the current research programs taking place at GoKids Boston!
Free Physical Activity Study for Youth
Scott Crouter, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise and Health Sciences at UMass Boston, is studying new methods to measure the amount of physical activity children are obtaining using small devices called accelerometers. These devices are attached to a belt which is worn around the waist similar to a pedometer. Participation in this study will require the participant to attend GoKids Boston two times a week for eight weeks. Participation in this study is free.
See details and contact information for the study.
EXCEL Study
Researchers at UMass Boston and Children's Hospital Boston are doing a 12-week study, studying interactive games like Dance Dance Revolution and Nintendo Wii, and nutrition education as ways to increase exercise and improve the health of children in grades 3-5 who attend the William E. Russell School.
The EXCEL Study is conducted by Drs. Laura L. Hayman, Scott Crouter, and Jessica Whiteley from UMass Boston and Drs. Sarah deFerranti and Stavroula Osganian from Children's Hospital Boston, and the Russell School; Boston Public Schools.
