The effects of a resistance training program (Cross-Fit Teens) on physiological and psychological health in adolescents: A randomized controlled trial.
Phase 1
Completed
- Conditions
- Body CompositionPhysical FitnessPsychological healthPublic Health - Health promotion/education
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12613001310752
- Lead Sponsor
- The University of Newcastle
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
One independent school from the Hunter Region will be recruited with a target recruitment of 60 students. The School Principal and Sports Organiser / Head of Sport will be contacted and invited to participate in the study. Eligible study participants will be adolescent boys and girls in Grade 9/10 (3rd and 4th year of secondary school) attending the school. All students with signed consent will be eligible to participate unless medically unable to participate.
Exclusion Criteria
Injury or illness preventing participation in assessments
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Weight Status measured by waist circumference, BMI and BMIz score[Baseline - 8 weeks];Physical fitness <br>Cardio respiratory fitness measured by the 20m shuttle run test<br>Muscular fitness measured by grip strength dynamometer, standing broad jump, curl up, push-up test<br>Flexible measured by the back saver sit and reach[Baseline - immediate post-intervention (8 weeks)]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Psychological adjustment and self esteem measured by the strengths and difficulties questionnaire and the physical self description questionnaire[Baseline- Immediate Post-intervention (8-weeks)];Resistance training skill measured by the Resistance Training Skill Battery[Baseline to immediate post intervention (8weeks)]