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Systematic Initiative to Increase Activity in Schools

Completed
Conditions
Cardiovascular Fitness
Obesity
Registration Number
NCT02411552
Lead Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Brief Summary

This initiative is a prospective study evaluating the effects of implementing physical activity strategies in Wisconsin schools with low socioeconomic status on childhood fitness.

Detailed Description

This initiative is a prospective study evaluating the effects of implementing physical activity strategies in Wisconsin schools with low socioeconomic status on childhood fitness. Forty-nine schools participated in the study providing de-identified fitness data for students for 3 consecutive years. Twenty-five schools initiated physical activity interventions in year one and 24 schools initiating physical activity interventions in year two.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
4894
Inclusion Criteria
  • all children between 3rd and 8th grade
Exclusion Criteria
  • children who could not perform PACER (exercise)

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PACER fitness testperformed every 6 months each school year for 3 years

PACER is a 20 meter shuttle run in PE class

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

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