School day physical activity
Conditions
Interventions
Go2Play Active Play is being delivered in 40 schools (primary 3 classes) during school year 2017-18 in the South and North West of Glasgow City Council. From the list of 40 schools, 8 schools will be
Sponsors
University of Strathclyde
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Male or female 2. Able to take part in every day school activities 3. Approximately 6 - 8 years old (approximate age of a Primary 3 pupil in the study location)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participant will only be excluded if they disclose any condition that may influence physical activity levels such as broken bone, physical disability, heart defect, severe asthma etc
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. School day physical activity, measured using an ActiGraph accelerometer for four school days at baseline (before the intervention begins) and on the 9th or 10th week of the programme, again for four school days 2. Fundamental movement skills, measured using the Test of Gross Motor Development at baseline and follow up after the programme has finished i.e. 11th week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Cognitive performance (specifically inhibition), measured using the NIH toolbox at baseline and follow up after the programme has finished i.e. 11th week 2. Maths attainment, measured using a one-minute maths fluency test at baseline and follow up after the programme has finished i.e. 11th week 3. Physical activity content of sessions, measured using an ActiGraph Accelerometer during the active play sessions | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed