Physical inactivity Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Participants in the intervention group receive an activity monitor (PAM) and access to the personal COACH website on the Internet for three months. The PAM is an accelerometer worn on the waist contin
Sponsors
Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw) (Netherlands)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inactive adolescent boys and girls aged 12-18 years recruited through high schools and inactive young adults aged 25-35 years recruited through companies.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Does not match inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| All physical activity at work, school, during leisure, sports, and active transportation as assessed by a questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body weight and height, waist, and hip circumference, four skinfolds, aerobic fitness, measured by the 20 m shuttle-run test (adolescents); and the Chester step-test (adults); determinants of physical activity, ie attitude, social influences and self efficacy and barriers according to the ASE-model; Empowerment; Quality of life. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed