Objective Assessment of Physical Activity in Before-school Physical Activity Programs
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Sponsor
- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
- Enrollment
- 432
- Primary Endpoint
- Total steps per day
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will determine the effectiveness of a free before-school physical activity program, BOKS (Build Our Kids' Success), in increasing objectively measured physical activity levels among children in elementary and middle school in 7 schools in Massachusetts.
Detailed Description
This study will determine the effectiveness of a free before-school physical activity program, BOKS (Build Our Kids' Success), in increasing objectively measured physical activity levels among children in elementary and middle school in 7 schools in Massachusetts. The study focuses on capturing valid and objective assessments of student-level physical activity during BOKS program time and assessing the impact of the BOKS program on overall daily physical activity levels using minute-by-minute physical activity level data among elementary aged students. Data is also collected to understand how increasing physical activity may impact students' sleep.
Investigators
Angie Cradock
Senior Research Scientist
Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Attending public elementary and middle school in two selected Massachusetts communities with BOKS programming
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Total steps per day
Time Frame: Participants wore a Fitbit activity monitor for up to 5 school days beginning with the before school period simultaneously for 24 hours/day
The primary outcome measure is a physical activity measure of how many steps per day participants took.
Secondary Outcomes
- Active minutes(Participants wore a Fitbit activity monitor for up to 5 school days beginning with the before school period simultaneously for 24 hours/day)
- Sleep duration(Participants wore Fitbit activity monitors for 24 hours for up to 5 school days)