Physical activity in children Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: To be included in the trial schools need to have all of the following: 1. A certified physical education teacher 2. A majority of pupils with low socio-economic status 3. A gymnasium, either in the school or in the direct vicinity of the school The control schools will be recruited from a different city district to minimize contamination. Nine selected intervention schools will be located in two city districts in Amsterdam. Ten control schools will be selected and located in other city districts.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: No exclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following will be assessed at baseline (September 2006), first follow-up (June 2007) and second follow-up (June 2008): 1. The level of total daily Physical Activity (PA) of children on week- and weekend days, measured using questionnaires and accelerometers 2. Sport participation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following will also be assessed at baseline (September 2006), first follow-up (June 2007) and second follow-up (June 2008): 1. Aerobic fitness 2. Body composition 3. Self reported determinants of PA of children (attitude, self-efficacy, intention, habit, preferences, barriers, sport competence, psychological wellbeing and social influences), measured by semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, and document analyses 4. Self reported parental determinants of PA behaviour of children to stimulate and support the physical activity behaviour of their children (knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, intention, habit, perceived barriers and social influences), measured by semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, and document analyses | — |
Countries
Netherlands