Children, parents and pets exercising together (CPET): exploratory randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Levels of physical activity (PA) in UK children are much lower than recommended and novel approaches to its promotion are needed. The Children, Parents and Pets Exercising Together (CPET) study is the first exploratory randomised controlled trial (RCT) to develop and evaluate an intervention aimed at dog-based PA promotion in families. CPET aimed to assess the feasibility, acceptability and potential efficacy of a theory-driven, family-based, dog walking intervention for 9-11 year olds.

Methods

Twenty-eight families were allocated randomly to either receive a 10-week dog based PA intervention or to a control group. Families in the intervention group were motivated and supported to increase the frequency, intensity and duration of dog walking using a number of beha

SUBMITTER: Morrison R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4222564 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature