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Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria for cancer-specific physical activity program and post-secondary course search

From: Adapting systematic scoping study methods to identify cancer-specific physical activity opportunities in Ontario, Canada

Inclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

Physical activity program search

 Appropriate for adults (≥ 18 years)

Specifically targets children (≤ 17 years)

 Intended for adults diagnosed with cancer

 Appropriate for adults in an older adult population

Specifically targets persons in the general population or other chronic conditions that are not cancer

 Offered in the community

Delivered in laboratory, assisted living, or similar settings

 Delivered in Ontario

Delivered outside of Ontario

 Physical activity programs were described as a group or individual sessions

 Programs included structured exercise, sport, lighter intensity exercise (e.g., yoga, Tai Chi)

Described as physical activity guidelines or recommendations, only

Described informational and/or training resources

 Offered a regularly scheduled session (e.g., weekly, daily, bi-weekly)

Sessions were no longer running on a regular schedule

Post-secondary course search

 Currently offered at a college or university in Ontario

Specifically targets elementary and/or high school curriculum and/or located in another province

 Course content included at least one lecture on cancer and exercise/physical activity as verified by syllabus and/or course instructor

Did not contain any course content on cancer and exercise