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PE Audit and Feedback for Increasing Physical Activity in Kids

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Overseen ByCaroline Nguyen, BA
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

Do I need to stop taking my current medications to join the trial?

The trial protocol does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.

What data supports the idea that PE Audit and Feedback for Increasing Physical Activity in Kids is an effective treatment?

The available research shows that providing feedback and information can significantly increase physical activity in children. For example, in a study where students received feedback on their step counts and additional information on how to increase their steps, they achieved more steps per minute compared to those who only received feedback or no feedback at all. This suggests that the PE Audit and Feedback Tool, which likely includes similar elements of feedback and information, can effectively boost physical activity levels in kids.12345

What safety data exists for the PE Audit and Feedback Tool for increasing physical activity in kids?

The provided research does not directly address safety data for the PE Audit and Feedback Tool. However, it includes studies on physical activity interventions in children, such as the 'Kids in Action' study, which reported both beneficial and adverse effects on physical activity and motor skills. The 'Everybody Energise' trial and other studies focus on increasing physical activity but do not specifically mention safety outcomes. Therefore, specific safety data for the PE Audit and Feedback Tool is not available in the provided research.46789

Is the treatment in the trial 'PE Audit and Feedback for Increasing Physical Activity in Kids' promising?

Yes, the treatment is promising because it focuses on increasing physical activity in kids by using feedback and monitoring tools, which have been shown to help improve physical activity levels.310111213

What is the purpose of this trial?

School physical education (PE) is one of the most valuable tools for increasing physical activity and fitness among youth of all backgrounds; however, compliance with existing PE laws is low (and differential by school race/ethnic and family-income composition, contributing to health disparities), and best practices for increasing compliance remain unknown. This study proposes to examine a novel approach for increasing PE law compliance by testing a PE audit and feedback tool (adapted from a tool used by the New York City Department of Education) in Oakland, California schools to determine the effectiveness, adaptability, and scalability of this potential cost-effective approach for increasing PE law compliance and student physical activity.

Eligibility Criteria

This study is for elementary schools in Oakland, California where most students get free or reduced-price meals and are non-white. Schools with well-established PE programs that meet district expectations are not eligible.

Inclusion Criteria

Elementary school in the Oakland Unified School District
>80% of students non-white
>50% of students in the school qualify for free or reduced-price meals

Exclusion Criteria

Having a PE program known by the PE Director to be well-established and/or meet/exceed district expectations for PE

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Schools receive a PE audit and feedback tool to improve PE program compliance

12 weeks
Ongoing school visits for audit and feedback

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for effectiveness of the intervention in increasing PE compliance

12 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • PE Audit and Feedback Tool
Trial Overview The trial is testing a 'PE audit and feedback tool' designed to increase physical education law compliance in schools. It aims to find out if this tool can help make kids more active by making sure schools follow PE laws.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: PE Audit and Feedback InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Schools in this arm will receive a PE audit and feedback tool delivered by the school district's teacher on special assignment for PE, which will consist of an audit of the school's existing PE program; Feedback on ways to improve the PE program; and technical assistance to help improve the PE program.
Group II: PE Support as UsualActive Control1 Intervention
Schools in this arm will receive district-level support for PE as is typically provided by the school district.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of California, Berkeley

Lead Sponsor

Trials
193
Recruited
716,000+

Findings from Research

A core outcome set (COS) for physical activity interventions in primary schools was developed through a modified-Delphi study involving 104 stakeholders and 16 children, ensuring that the outcomes reflect the perspectives of educators, health professionals, researchers, and parents.
The final COS includes 14 critical outcomes across three domains: physical activity and health, social and emotional health, and educational performance, which will help standardize measurements in future studies and reduce variability in research findings.
Developing a core outcome set for physical activity interventions in primary schools: a modified-Delphi study.Ram, B., Foley, KA., van Sluijs, E., et al.[2023]
A one-year teaching intervention using the SHARP Principles Model significantly increased moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among primary school children, with a notable effect size indicating its effectiveness.
In contrast, a control school showed no increase in MVPA and a decrease in vigorous activity, highlighting the intervention's positive impact on physical education compared to standard practices.
Increasing physical activity levels in primary school physical education: The SHARP Principles Model.Powell, E., Woodfield, LA., Nevill, AM.[2020]
In a study of 20 public elementary schools in San Francisco, physical education (PE) increased by an average of 11 minutes per week based on teacher schedules and 14 minutes per week based on direct observations from 2011 to 2013.
The proportion of schools meeting state PE mandates rose from 20% to 30% after public disclosure of PE compliance data, suggesting that transparency can effectively improve adherence to PE policies.
Public Disclosure to Improve Physical Education in an Urban School District: Results From a 2-Year Quasi-Experimental Study.Thompson, HR., Vittinghoff, E., Linchey, JK., et al.[2018]

References

Developing a core outcome set for physical activity interventions in primary schools: a modified-Delphi study. [2023]
Increasing physical activity levels in primary school physical education: The SHARP Principles Model. [2020]
Public Disclosure to Improve Physical Education in an Urban School District: Results From a 2-Year Quasi-Experimental Study. [2018]
The effect of feedback and information on children's pedometer step counts at school. [2019]
Increasing children's physical activity through a teaching-assistant led extracurricular intervention: process evaluation of the action 3:30 randomised feasibility trial. [2022]
How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Health Promotion Actions Developed Through Youth-Centered Participatory Action Research. [2023]
Are active children and young people at increased risk of injuries resulting in hospital admission or accident and emergency department attendance? Analysis of linked cohort and electronic hospital records in Wales and Scotland. [2021]
A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial of an Intervention to Increase Physical Activity of Preschool-Aged Children Attending Early Childhood Education and Care: Study Protocol for the 'Everybody Energise' Trial. [2020]
The lifestyle of our kids (LOOK) project: outline of methods. [2016]
Process evaluation of physical activity counselling with and without the use of mobile technology: A mixed methods study. [2016]
A comparison of indirect versus direct measures for assessing physical activity in the pediatric population: a systematic review. [2022]
Development of a Physical Education-Related State Policy Classification System (PERSPCS). [2007]
Validation and extension of a simple questionnaire to assess physical activity in pre-school children. [2019]
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