Cardiovascular Disease and the Effects of a Cross-curricular Physical Activity Intervention

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Cardiovascular Disease
• Interventions: Other: Activity Knowledge Circuits

• Registration Number: NCT00998478
• Lead Sponsor: University of Glamorgan

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a cross-curricular physical activity intervention on cardiovascular disease risk factors in 11-14 year olds. The null hypothesis states that the intervention will have no effect on cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Detailed Description

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease including obesity, blood pressure and blood lipids have been shown to track from childhood through to adulthood. The prevalence of overweight and obesity for children (4-18 years) in the UK is reported to be 15 % and 4 % respectively. Furthermore, in comparison to England (2.9 %) obesity is more prevalent for those living in Scotland (7.6 %) and Wales (6.5 %). Previous research from two Welsh secondary schools indicate overweight and obesity rates for boys and girls aged 12-13 to be even greater at 26 % and 38 % respectively. Further to this, 19 % were identified as having elevated total cholesterol (≥5.2 mmol/L).

For many, overweight and obesity is the result of the combined effect of excess energy consumption and inadequate physical activity. Previous school-based physical activity interventions have demonstrated modest improvements to cardiovascular disease risk factors by implementing extra-curricular activities or improving current physical education curriculum. Few have attempted to increase physical activity using normally, class-room taught curriculum subjects. This study examines the impact of activity knowledge circuits to combat cardiovascular disease risk factors in 11-14 year old children.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-01
• Primary Completion: 2009-07
• Study Completion: 2009-07
• Status Verified: 2009-10
• Study First Submitted: 2009-10-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-10-19
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-10-19
• Study First Posted: 2009-10-20
• Last Update Posted: 2009-10-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 192

Inclusion Criteria

• Any pupil attending years 7, 8, and 9 of a secondary comprehensive school in South Wales

Exclusion Criteria

• Any pupil with an injury or illness that prevented them from taking part in any form of physical activity.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Activity prescription	Activity Knowledge Circuits	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cardiovascular disease risk factors (obesity, blood pressure, blood lipid & lipoprotein)	6 Months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Motivation to exercise	6 Months
Physical activity behaviour and aerobic fitness profile	6 Months
7 day diet assessment	6 Months
Maturation status	6 Months
Psychological well-being, self concept, and cognitive performance	6 Months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Porth County Community School; 🇬🇧 Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff, United Kingdom