Impact of Active Breaks in Elementary School Children
- Conditions
- Physical PerformanceCognitive PerformanceAcademic Acheivement
- Registration Number
- NCT06684808
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Molise
- Brief Summary
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of 12 weeks of Active Breaks on motor, academic and cognitive performance in elementary school children.
- Detailed Description
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of 12 weeks of Active Breaks on motor, academic and cognitive performance in elementary school children. 159 children were recruited: 92 for experimental group (EG) and 67 for Control Group(CG); after the baseline assessment, the EG classes were randomly assigned into three experimental groups: creativity AB (CREAT; n = 30 ), fitness AB (FIT; n =31 ) and combined AB (COM; n= 31 ) . Specifically, the EG carried out an active break intervention for 12 weeks during curricular time, repeated twice a day, with the duration of 10 minutes, three times a week. CG did not performed any type of active breaks.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 159
- attending second and third elementary classroom
- to be free from injury, which could preclude the PA practice.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Height after 12 weeks Weight after 12 weeks Leaps forward on one foot after 12 weeks Hopping forward on one foot along a line for 10 meters. This test consists of 4 items (what to do), each with specific execution criteria (what to observe). Generally, these criteria represent a mature execution pattern for that skill. Children receive 1 point if they perform the item correctly and 0 points if not
Side Gallop after 12 weeks Gallop sideways for 10 meters. This test consists of 4 items (what to do), each with specific execution criteria (what to observe). Generally, these criteria represent a mature execution pattern for that skill. Children receive 1 point if they perform the item correctly and 0 points if not
Alternating forward hops on one foot after 12 weeks Hopping forward by alternating the supporting foot for 10 meters. This test consists of 4 items (what to do), each with specific execution criteria (what to observe). Generally, these criteria represent a mature execution pattern for that skill. Children receive 1 point if they perform the item correctly and 0 points if not
Throwing a ball with one hand after 12 weeks Throw the ball against the wall 10 meters away. This test consists of 4 items (what to do), each with specific execution criteria (what to observe). Generally, these criteria represent a mature execution pattern for that skill. Children receive 1 point if they perform the item correctly and 0 points if not
Receiving with the hands a thrown ball after 12 weeks Catch the ball on the fly from a distance of 5 meters. This test consists of 4 items (what to do), each with specific execution criteria (what to observe). Generally, these criteria represent a mature execution pattern for that skill. Children receive 1 point if they perform the item correctly and 0 points if not
Hitting the ball with a tennis racket after 12 weeks hitting the ball from a distance of 5 meters. This test consists of 4 items (what to do), each with specific execution criteria (what to observe). Generally, these criteria represent a mature execution pattern for that skill. Children receive 1 point if they perform the item correctly and 0 points if not
Long jump from a standing start after 12 weeks Perform as long a forward jump as possible starting from a standing position.
Fast shuttle run 10x5m after 12 weeks Run 5 m for 10 times at the highest possible speed
Assessment Test of Calculation Skills AC.MT 6-11 after 12 weeks AC-MT 6-11 test proposes tests to ascertain the level of learning of calculus, basic assessment, and problem solving
Reynolds Interference Task (RIT) test after 12 weeks Measurement of complex processing speed
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Università degli Studi del Molise
🇮🇹Campobasso, CB, Italy
Università degli Studi del Molise🇮🇹Campobasso, CB, Italy