A classroom-based physical activity breaks program Other
Conditions
Interventions
This is a two-group parallel randomized controlled trial. Control schools will not receive any treatments. Intervention schools will receive five-minute physical activity breaks at least three times p
Sponsors
Hong Kong Baptist University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Grade 5 students (aged 9 to 10 years old regardless of gender) from the Badulla district 2. Informed consent and confirmed ascent 3. Healthy condition 4. No special education needs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Special education needs 2. Special health conditions 3. No informed consent and assent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Academic achievement (mathematics and reading) measured using curriculum-related tests designed and approved by teachers at baseline and post-intervention at week 12 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Movement behaviors (LPA, MPA, MVPA, SED) measured using accelerometers at baseline and post-intervention at week 12 2. Health outcomes (BMI, Aerobic fitness, Perceived stress) measured using height in cm, weight in kg, beep test and a validated perceived stress evaluation questionnaire at baseline and post-intervention at week 12 | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactDuan Yanping
Outcome results
None listed