Participation in physical activity (PA) has received particular attention in the scientific literature, not only for its beneficial effects on physical and emotional health, but also for its positive effects on cognitive functioning. However, the majority of children are not physically active enough and have low fitness levels. In 2013 over half the children in the Netherlands did not meet the recommended levels for daily physical activity. If a strong link between physical activity and academic
Conditions
Interventions
The Stanislas high school in Rijswijk started an initiative in which all 1st year students following secondary education will take a daily class of physical education for a year long. In each week, ch
Sponsors
VU Medical Center
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adolescent children registered to follow the first year of secondary education in the Stanislas high school in the Netherlands (VMBO level). Children who are going to be in the second year of their secondary education in the Stanislas high school. Adolescents that will start the first year of secondary adolescents (VMBO level) in other high schools that are a good match to the children in the Stanislas high school.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children who are not in the first or second year of secondary education (VMBO level).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive performance (executive functions) Academic achievement (school grades) Physical fitness | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| BMI motoric fitness motivation | — |
Contacts
Public ContactA. Singh
EMGO Institute - VU University medical center P.O. Box 7057 1007 MB Amsterdam
Outcome results
None listed