Comparison of Aerobic Training and Circuit Training on Body Mass Index, Physical Fitness, and Quality of Life in Healthy Children
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrollment
- 28
- Primary Endpoint
- Pediatric Quality of Life Generic Score 4.0 (PedsQL)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Childhood obesity is a growing concern, with potential consequences for long-term health. The number of obese children has increased more than tenfold in the last forty years. Over the course of their lifetimes, more and more young people worldwide will be exposed to obesity, which will hasten the onset of type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, and cardiovascular problems. Promoting physical activity in children is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight and improving overall well-being. Less than 30% of kids and teenagers worldwide fulfill the recommended daily minimum of 60 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity. Since that most children and adolescents spend a significant amount of time traveling to and from school or attending school, schools may be the best places for interventions. This project will investigate the effectiveness of two common exercise approaches, aerobic training and circuit training, on body mass index (BMI), physical fitness, and quality of life in healthy children.
A randomized controlled trial will be conducted, recruiting healthy children within a specific age range 8-12. This study will be conducted in the Leader's Lyceum School.Two experimental groups will be made. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an aerobic training group or a circuit training group. Non-probability convenient sampling technique will be used. The study will include the children from age 8 to 12, both genders, healthy children. Both programs will be implemented for a set duration of 12 weeks, with specific parameters regarding intensity, duration, and exercise types. The project will assess changes in BMI, physical fitness components (e.g., cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility), and quality of life through validated measures, including Pediatric Quality of Life Generic Score 4.0 (PedsQL), Physical Fitness Test, Presidential Fitness test and BMI.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Other
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Masking Description
Participants will get separate treatment protocols and possible efforts will be put to mask the both group about the treatment
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 8 Years to 12 Years (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •⦁ School Age Children from age 7-12 years
- •Both Genders, Male and Female
- •Healthy and fit children
- •Interventions should be given inside the premises of school
- •Children with normal range BMI: 13.3-24.1
- •Children with presidential fitness score at or above the 85th percentile
- •Children with Quality of Life score: minimum 50
Exclusion Criteria
- •⦁ Any Children havig any mental condition: Depession or Anxiety
- •Visual, vestibular, or balance disorders in the preceding six months
- •Children with any orthotic devices
- •Children undertaking any previous aerobic or circuit training
- •Refusal of any child or parent to participate
Arms & Interventions
Group B
Group B: Experiment Group B (circuit group); Children will receive Circuit training.
Intervention: Aerboic Training (Other)
Group B
Group B: Experiment Group B (circuit group); Children will receive Circuit training.
Intervention: Circuit Training (Other)
Group A
Group A: Experiment Group A (aerobic Group); Children will receive Aerobic training.
Intervention: Aerboic Training (Other)
Group A
Group A: Experiment Group A (aerobic Group); Children will receive Aerobic training.
Intervention: Circuit Training (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pediatric Quality of Life Generic Score 4.0 (PedsQL)
Time Frame: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week
The PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scales is a standardized tool used to measure health-related quality of life in children aged 2 to 18 years, through self-report and parent proxy-report. It includes 23 items across four domains-physical, emotional, social, and school functioning. Items are rated on a 5-point scale and converted to scores from 0-100, with higher scores indicating better quality of life.The PedsQL 4.0 has demonstrated high reliability, with Cronbach's alpha values typically above 0.70 for subscales and \>0.90 for the total score. It also shows strong validity, effectively distinguishing between healthy children and those with chronic conditions, and is sensitive to changes over time-making it a reliable and valid tool for assessing pediatric quality of life.
Physical Fitness Test
Time Frame: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week
A physical fitness test evaluates key components of fitness such as cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. It helps assess overall physical health and performance. When standardized and properly administered, these tests are generally considered valid (accurately measure fitness components) and reliable (produce consistent results over time).
Presidential Fitness Test
Time Frame: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week
The Presidential Fitness Test was a U.S. school-based program designed to assess children's physical fitness through activities like sit-ups, push-ups, a mile run, and flexibility tests. It aimed to promote health and fitness in youth. It has moderate to good reliability and validity for measuring specific fitness components like strength and endurance. It was generally consistent when properly administered, but less valid as a health-focused tool due to its emphasis on performance over personal progress.
Body Mass Index
Time Frame: Baseline, 4th week, 8th week, 12th week
The BMI chart classifies individuals based on their body mass index (BMI) into categories like underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity. While valid for large population assessments, it doesn't directly measure body fat and may misclassify individuals, such as athletes or older adults. It's reliable for general screening, but additional measures are needed for a more accurate assessment of individual health.
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported