Physical activity Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
School level randomisation with individual participants as the unit of analysis
eight schools randomised to the intervention group and eight schools randomised to the control group. An independent statistician will conduct randomisation after completion of the baseline measuremen
there is no expectation of time spent in the activity as points are rewarded for the taking part itself. Individual students keep track of their own points privately on the study website and their poi
Sponsors
University of Cambridge (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All Year 9 students at participating secondary schools are eligible for inclusion into this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: There are no formal exclusion criteria for the GoActive study 1. Language support will be sought for any student/parent who is not fluent in the English language 2. In the unlikely case that a student or parent lacks the capacity to give fully informed consent they will not be included in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pilot study: Objectively measured free-living moderate and vigorous physical activity measured at baseline and week 4-8 of the programme 2. Randomised controlled trial: Accelerometry-assessed change in average daily MVPA. Measurements will be conducted at four time points; (T1) baseline, pre-randomisation (T2) interim assessment (week 6), (T3) post intervention (week 14-16), and (T4) 10-month follow-up (primary outcome). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pilot study: 1.1. Body mass index (BMI) 1.2. Body fat percentage 1.3. Other objectively measured physical activity intensities 1.4. Self-reported physical activity 1.5. Self-efficacy for physical activity 1.6. Peer and parental support for physical activity All measured at baseline and week 4-8 of the programme. 2. Randomised controlled trial: 2.1. Accelerometer-assessed sedentary, light, overall physical activity during school time, weekday evenings, weekends 2.2. Self-reported physical activity, self-efficacy, self-esteem, peer support, friendship quality, mood, school-reported absence and academic performance, body fat %, BMI, waist circumference (added 26/07/2017) 2.3. Within-trial, long term cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analyses 2.4. Mixed methods process evaluation assessing programme acceptability, uptake, maintenance, and dose; and putative moderators/mediators | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed