Out of School Time Coach for Physical Activity

Overseen By Peter T Stoepker, PhD

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Kansas State University

Disqualifiers: Not enrolled, Not elementary level

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 4

80 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial explores whether the Out of School Time Coach (OST-Coach) program can help children in after-school programs become more active and feel better about their physical abilities. The program also aims to improve how staff encourage physical activities. Children enrolled in elementary-level after-school programs are eligible to participate. The trial compares sites using this coaching program with those following standard practices to determine if the coaching makes a difference. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity for children to benefit from innovative coaching techniques that could enhance their physical activity and confidence.

Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on physical activity and coaching, so it's unlikely that medications are a concern, but you should confirm with the trial organizers.

What prior data suggests that the OST-Coach intervention is safe for increasing child physical activity?

Research has shown that the Out of School Time Coach (OST-Coach) program is generally easy for participants to handle. One study found that participants viewed the coaching as a positive and effective way to increase activity levels. This indicates that the program is safe and does not cause major negative effects. No reports of serious problems have been linked to the OST-Coach program, making it a promising choice for encouraging physical activity in out-of-school programs. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the Out of School Time Coach (OST-Coach) because it offers a novel approach to boosting physical activity among youth by focusing on data-driven coaching sessions. Unlike standard methods that might simply encourage exercise without much guidance, OST-Coach provides structured feedback through four distinct sessions: investigate, design, practice, and reflect. This method aims to empower site leaders with actionable insights, making it more interactive and tailored compared to traditional, less personalized approaches. By fostering a more engaging and informed environment, OST-Coach has the potential to significantly enhance physical activity outcomes in a sustainable way.

What evidence suggests that the OST-Coach intervention is effective for increasing child physical activity?

Research shows that data coaching can help kids become more active. In this trial, the OST-Coach program, focusing on after-school activities, aims to increase children's physical activity and confidence in their abilities. Participants in the intervention arm will receive the OST-Coach program, which includes four data coaching sessions. Evidence suggests that trained staff in data coaching encourage kids to be more active. Studies have found that schools play a crucial role in improving physical activity and mental health. This program uses a structured coaching system to help staff support kids in maintaining an active lifestyle. ^{1 3 4 6 7}

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for staff at Out of School Time (OST) programs who are interested in promoting physical activity and motor skills among children. The study aims to see if a data coaching method can improve kids' activity levels and their confidence in movement.

Inclusion Criteria

I am enrolled in an after-school program at the elementary level.

Exclusion Criteria

I am not in an after-school program and not in elementary school.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

The OST-Coach intervention is delivered at the staff level with four data coaching sessions throughout the academic year

1 year

4 sessions (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in child physical activity, perceived motor competence, and staff PA-promoting practices

1 year

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Out of School Time Coach (OST-Coach)

Trial Overview The OST-Coach intervention is being tested to determine its effectiveness on increasing children's physical activity, enhancing their perceived motor competence, and improving staff practices that promote physical activity during the OST program.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Intervention Arm (OST-Coach) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Intervention arm (OST-Coach) will receive four data coaching sessions on the data collected at intervention sites. Data will be compiled into a data report and then shared back to the site leaders. Data coaching sessions will follow IDPR principles, first session (investigate), second session (design), third session (practice) and fourth session reflect).

Group II: Control Arm (Standard Practice) Active Control 1 Intervention

Sites will not receive OST-Coach intervention but will receive data reports.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Kansas State University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

39

Recruited

13,400+

Citations

1. clinicaltrials.gov clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07195409

Data Coaching Process to Address Staff Physical Activity ... The goal of this study is to determine whether a data coaching process called Out of School Time Coach (OST-Coach) can increase child physical activity (PA) ...

2. withpower.com withpower.com/trial/phase-motor-activity-8-2025-8224a

Out of School Time Coach for Physical Activity This trial is for staff at Out of School Time (OST) programs who are interested in promoting physical activity and motor skills among children.

3. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12536061/

The Effectiveness of School‐Based Physical Activity ... Increasing evidence highlights the importance of schools in promoting both physical activity (PA) and mental health.

4. journals.humankinetics.com journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jpah/21/3/article-p215.xml

Data Coaching: A Strategy to Address Youth Physical ... Data coaching is a promising intervention strategy to address youth physical activity behavior, motor competence, and out-of-school time leader ...

5. ichgcp.net ichgcp.net/amp/clinical-trials-registry/554336-data-coaching-process-to-address-staff-physical-activity-promoting-behavior-and-child-physical-activity

s Physical Activity Through After-School Coaching Program ... This important research study is exploring a new approach to help children become more physically active during after-school programs.

6. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10982628/

Effect of a coaching intervention to enhance physical activity ... Our results showed that such intervention was acceptable and perceived as a positive and effective approach for improving participants' physical activity ...

7. research.aota.org research.aota.org/ajot/article/74/2/7402180040p1/6668/Occupation-and-Activity-Based-Interventions-to

and Activity-Based Interventions to Improve Performance of ... Strong evidence exists for interventions embedded in school programming to improve physical activity and fitness and for sleep preparation activities.