Evaluating an Implementation Strategy to Improve Physical Activity and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Children
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of enhanced Movement for Academic Growth In Classrooms (MAGIC) for improving implementation and effectiveness of physically active breaks, lessons, and motor labs
Eligibility
- Age range
- 5+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * students enrolled at participating elementary schools at the partner district * teachers employed at participating elementary schools at the partner district Exclusion Criteria: * non English or Spanish speaking
Interventions
- BehavioralMAGIC
The experimental arm includes using a multifaceted implementation strategy to support the use of classroom-based physical activity approaches (e.g., physically active breaks, physically active lessons, and motor labs). The strategy consists of a series of leadership trainings designed to help them support teachers, teacher trainings to build skills, and a monthly newsletter to reinforce implementation and provide access to existing resources.
- BehavioralControl
Participants may receive usual support from the district with access to guidance from district leaders
Location
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, Texas