Effects of short physical activity sessions on physical fitness and cognitive control in Norwegian upper secondary school students: the MOVE12 pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The MOVE12 pilot study investigated the effects of integrating brief, student-led physical activity sessions on fitness and cognitive control in Norwegian upper secondary school students. The MOVE-break concept integrates strength, endurance, and playful activities into classroom settings to counteract sedentary behavior.

Methods

This 12-week cluster-randomized controlled trial enrolled 517 first-year students from academic and vocational programs. Classes were randomly assigned to either an intervention or control group. The intervention group was encouraged to conduct two daily Move-breaks sessions, each lasting 6-7 min, during classroom instruction. Physical fitness was assessed through aerobic fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and postural control tests

SUBMITTER: Barene S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317642 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature