Combating Physical Inactivity Pandemic in Kindergartens
Recruiting · NCT05521490 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: The University of Hong Kong
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Physical Activity Enhanced CurriculumUsual Care Control
What this trial is about
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of a kindergarten-based, parent-involved intervention during the upper kindergarten year (K3) on physical activity and physical fitness in preschool children.
Who can take part
Age range
5 Years to 6 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Children aged 5-6 years (limited number of children may be between 4-5 and 6-7 years)
- Able to communicate in Chinese
- Able to participate in physical activity in a standard kindergarten setting
Exclusion criteria
- Inherent or serious disease limiting participation in physical activity (e.g., congenital heart disease, pediatric cancer, Down syndrome).
- Diagnosed mental illness impairing daily behavior and performance (e.g., anxiety disorder, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, psychotic disorders, autism spectrum disorder).
- Physical disability (e.g., physical handicap, assistive device to walk).
- Visual or hearing impairment.
- Cognitive deficit or intellectual disability that requires special care and educational needs (e.g., handicapped children with learning difficulties).
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- LKS Faculty of Medicine - Hong Kong, Hong Kong