The health Oriented pedagogical project (HOPP) - a controlled longitudinal school-based physical activity intervention program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing worldwide, also among children. Information about primary prevention of NCD's is increasing; however, convincing strategies among children is needed. The present paper describes the design and methods in the Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP) study. The main objective is to evaluate the effects of a school-based physical activity intervention program on cardio-metabolic risk factors. Secondary objectives include assessment of physical, psychological and academic performance variables.

Methods

The HOPP study is a 7 years longitudinal large-scale controlled intervention in seven elementary schools (n = 1545) with two control schools (n = 752); all aged 6-11 years at baseline. The school-based p

SUBMITTER: Fredriksen PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5410047 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature