Obesity prevention, physical activity Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Conditions
Interventions
Participating schools are randomised to one of two study arms.
Intervention arm: Children in the schools allocated to the intervention arm will work with their teachers to map out a t
Sponsors
University of Birmingham
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children in school years 3 and 5 2. Attending participating schools
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Disability that prevents children from running/walking a mile a day 2. Unable to have BMI measured
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pupils' weight and height and percentage body fat is measured at baseline, 6 and 12 months 2. Health-related quality of life is measured using the Child-Health Utilities 9-Dimensional Instrument at baseline, 6 and 12 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pupils: 1. Cardiovascular fitness is measured using the Pupils' Physical bleep test at baseline, 6 and 12 months 2. Wellbeing is measured using the Middle Years Development Instrument at baseline, 6 and 12 months 3. Education Attainment is measured through a teacher assessment at baseline, 6 and 12 months Teachers: Wellbeing is measured using the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale at baseline, 6 and 12 months | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactSandra Passmore
Outcome results
None listed