Multicomponent 16-week Program Comprised of a Goal Setting, Wearable Activity Tracker Feedback, Physical Exercising, and Motivating Students to be Active
Conditions
Keywords
Pretest-Posttest Study, Randomized Control Trial, physical activity intervention, children, preadolescents, physical fitness, body mass index, school-based intervention
Brief summary
This study examines the effects of a 16-week structured physical activity program on physical fitness, steps number, and body mass index in children aged 8 to 10 years. Participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group that participated in the physical activity program or a control group that continued with their usual daily activities without additional intervention. Physical fitness outcomes include standing broad jump, handgrip strength, and 20-meter shuttle run performance. Body mass index is calculated from measured height and body mass. The goal of the study is to determine whether participation in a multicomponent physical activity intervention leads to greater improvements in physical fitness, steps number, and body composition compared with no additional intervention.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of a multicomponent physical activity intervention on physical fitness, steps number, and body mass index in preadolescent children. Children aged 8 to 10 years were recruited from a primary school setting and randomly allocated to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group participated in a structured physical activity program and motivational strategies lasting 16 weeks, while the control group continued their regular daily routines and school activities without additional intervention activities provided by the study. The physical activity program consisted of planned sessions designed to develop muscular strength, cardiorespiratory endurance, speed, and coordination through age-appropriate exercises and games. Assessments were conducted before and after the intervention period. Physical fitness was evaluated using the standing broad jump (lower-body muscular power), handgrip strength (upper-body muscular strength), and the 20-meter shuttle run test (cardiorespiratory fitness). Body mass index was calculated using measured body mass and height. The primary objective of the study was to determine whether children participating in the intervention demonstrate greater improvements in physical fitness and body mass index compared with children in the control group.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALMulticomponent Physical Activity Program
Structured physical activity sessions and motivational procedures designed to improve muscular strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, speed, and coordination.
Sponsors
University of Belgrade
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to 10 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Children aged 8 to 10 years. * Enrollment in regular primary school. * Written informed consent obtained from parent or legal guardian. * Ability to participate in physical education and physical activity.
Exclusion criteria
* Medical conditions or physical disabilities that limit participation in physical activity. * Acute illness or injury at the time of testing.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Handgrip Strength | Baseline and 16 weeks | Handgrip Strength in kg |
| Standing Broad Jump Distance | Baseline and 16 weeks | Assessment of lower-body muscular power measured in centimeters |
| 20-Meter Shuttle Run Performance | Baseline and 16 weeks | 20-Meter Shuttle Run result in seconds |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | Baseline and 16 weeks | BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared. |
Countries
Czechia, Serbia
Outcome results
None listed