Effects of a physical education intervention on children's physical activity and fitness: the PROFIT pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical education classes are widely accepted as one of the most effective settings for promoting physical activity and health and have often been used to implement physical activity interventions. The aim of this pilot study was to test a physical education intervention program on physical activity levels and physical fitness in a sample of school-age children.

Methods

Participants were a convenience sample of 50 children (34 experimental group and 16 in the comparative group) aged between 6 and 11 years old (Mean = 8.28 years). A 21-week intervention was implemented, consisting of high-intensity and physical fitness-focused exercises, in addition to a once-a-month extra class nutritional education. The following variables were evaluated before and post-interven

SUBMITTER: Reis LN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10807217 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature