Effectiveness of the Let's Move It multi-level vocational school-based intervention on physical activity and sedentary behavior: a cluster randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low levels of physical activity (PA), more prevalent among those with low education, require effective interventions. Fewer trials have tested interventions to decrease sedentary behavior (SB). No school-based interventions have shown lasting effects on PA or SB in vocational schools.

Purpose

To examine whether the Let's Move It intervention has effects on behavioral and clinical outcomes among vocational students after 2 and 14 months.

Methods

A cluster randomized trial in 6 school units in vocational education in Finland (N = 1112) (mean age 18.5 years, range 15-46). The multi-component intervention targeted in-class activity opportunities (eg, teacher-led activity breaks, equipment in classrooms), and students' motivation and self-regulation (eg, 6 group

SUBMITTER: Hankonen N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12169330 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature