Efficacy Trial Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids for Hispanic Fathers and Children

FATHER * Father or significant male role model (e.g. step father, grandfather, uncle, or older brother) of a child 5-11 years old * Age 18-65 year old * Living in Greater Houston Area * Self-identify as Hispanic or Latino * Able to read and write in Spanish or English * BMI \>/=25 - 40 * Pass the 2015 American College of Sports Medicine's exercise participation health screener CHILD • 5-11 year old child and up to three siblings, whose father/significant male role model is participating MOTHER (If available) 1) Significant female role model such as biological mother, step mother, foster mother, grandmother, aunt or older sister; or other co-parent/partner to participating children Exclusion Criteria: FATHER * Known diagnosis of diabetes without medical clearance from health care provider; * Known diagnosis of cardio-vascular disease (cardiac arrhythmia, h/o myocardial infarction, heart valve disease, heat failure, heart transplantation, congenital heart disease, h/o heat surgery, coronary angioplasty, or stroke) * Currently, or in the past 6 months, in a weight management program * Currently, or in the past 6 months, taking medicine that can affect weight or might be affected by weight loss * Any other disease or condition affecting their ability to participate in physical activities/exercise (e.g., physical disability, severe asthma) * Any other disease or condition affecting their ability to participate in group classroom activities including cognitive impairment (e.…