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Motivating Active Learning in Physical education (MALP)

Increasing Active Learning time in Physical education: an application of self-determination theory

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN07038258
Enrollment
324
Registered
2012-02-20
Start date
2011-10-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Physical activity Not Applicable

Interventions

All teachers will meet individually with the lead investigator for 20 minutes. This meeting will take place one to two hours before the follow-up lesson. During this meeting, the investigator will ask
meaning that equipment will be provided, but no instruction by the teacher will take place. The structure of the lesson plan for the follow-up lesson in this arm of the trial will likely not be simila

Sponsors

University of Western Sydney (Australia)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Students enrolled in Year 8 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education classes in private secondary schools in metropolitan Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2. Signed informed consent provided by parent or guardian 3. Signed assent provided by student

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Students unable to participate in the practical component of Personal Development, Health, and Physical Education classes

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Percent of lesson time spent in moderate-to-vigorous-physical activity: measured at baseline and follow-up using an Actigraph GT3X accelerometer-based monitor 2. Autonomous and controlled motivation: measured at baseline and follow-up using the Situational Motivation Scale

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Percent of lesson time spent in sedentary behavior: measured at baseline and follow-up using an Actigraph GT3X accelerometer-based monitor 2. Autonomy, competence, and relatedness: measured at baseline and follow-up using Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scales 3. Autonomy support: measured at baseline and follow-up using the Teacher as Social Context Questionnaire

Countries

Australia

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 25, 2026