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Sit Less, Move More!? A Pilot Study on the Effectiveness of a National School-Based Physical Activity Program

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  • المؤلفون: Fabienne Egger (ORCID Fabienne Egger (ORCID 0000-0002-4461-5483); Marion Gasser (ORCID Marion Gasser (ORCID 0009-0001-1876-6069); Mario Kamer (ORCID Mario Kamer (ORCID 0000-0003-2103-3007); Mirko Schmidt (ORCID Mirko Schmidt (ORCID 0000-0003-4859-6547)
  • اللغة:
    English
  • المصدر:
    European Journal of Psychology and Educational Research. 2024 7(3):159-174.
  • الموضوع:
    2024
  • نوع التسجيلة:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • معلومة اضافية
    • Availability:
      Eurasian Society of Educational Research. 7321 Parkway Drive South, Hanover, MD 21076. e-mail: publisher@ejper.com; Web site: https://www.ejper.com/
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • المصدر:
      16
    • Education Level:
      Elementary Education
      Early Childhood Education
      Grade 1
      Primary Education
      Grade 2
    • الموضوع:
      Pilot Projects; Physical Activities; National Programs; Program Effectiveness; Classroom Techniques; Elementary School Students; Grade 1; Grade 2; Experimental Groups; Control Groups; Recess Breaks; Health Behavior; Student Welfare; Student Behavior
    • ISSN:
      2589-949X
    • نبذة مختصرة :
      In recent years, children and adolescents have spent more time sitting and engaging in less physical activity than recommended by health authorities. Despite widespread efforts to promote physical activity through school-based programs, the impact of specific intervention programs often remains untested. Therefore, in this pilot study, the effects of a national school-based physical activity program were assessed. A sample of 80 first- and second-grade primary school students aged between 7 and 9 years (M = 7.95, SD = 0.44) of eight classes was cluster randomly assigned to either the experimental group (EG; classroom-based physical activity breaks) or the control group (CG; conventional school lessons). Primary outcomes included objective measurements of sedentary behaviour, step counts, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during the intervention. Secondary outcomes encompassed assessments of aerobic fitness performance, executive functions, academic achievement, and scholastic well-being before and after the 20-week intervention. The results indicate that students of the EG spent less time sedentary and took more steps during school mornings than their counterparts of the CG. The physical activity program resulted in a 630-step increase and a 10-minute reduction in sitting time daily. However, there were no effects on MVPA level, aerobic fitness performance, or cognitive functions (including executive functions and academic achievement). The implications of these findings are discussed in light of comprehensive school physical activity approaches.
    • نبذة مختصرة :
      As Provided
    • الموضوع:
      2024
    • الرقم المعرف:
      EJ1439903