The main aim of this study is to describe differences in development of health and motor performance over time in relation to type of school and other background variables.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
1,209
Augmented physical education program
University of Southern Denmark
Odense, Denmark
Body weight (kilograms)
Standardized assessments performed by trained personal using an electronic scale.
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) determined bone mineral content (grams)
Standardized assessments performed by trained personal.
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Musculoskeletal problems (injuries, defined as inability to participate in sports)
Weekly short-message-service tracking of participants to determine severity, frequency and nature (acute/overuse) of injuries.
Time frame: Total incidence of musculoskeletal problems across 2.5 years
Height (centimeters)
Standardized assessments performed by trained personal using a stadiometer.
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Body-mass index (kg/m^2)
Calculated from measured height and weight
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Waist circumference (centimeters)
Standardized assessments performed by trained personal at the level of the umbilical cord
Time frame: Change over 2 years
DXA determined body fat (%)
In subcohort only. Standardized assessments performed by trained personal.
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Serum fasting insulin (IU/l)
Standardized assessments performed by trained biomedical laboratory technicians. Fasting status affirmed verbally.
Time frame: Change over 2 years
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Serum fasting glucose (mmol/l)
Standardized assessments performed by trained biomedical laboratory technicians. Fasting status affirmed verbally.
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Serum fasting triglycerides (mmol/l)
Standardized assessments performed by trained biomedical laboratory technicians. Fasting status affirmed verbally.
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Serum fasting total cholesterol (mmol/l)
Standardized assessments performed by trained biomedical laboratory technicians. Fasting status affirmed verbally.
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Serum fasting low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (mmol/l)
Standardized assessments performed by trained biomedical laboratory technicians. Fasting status affirmed verbally.
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Serum fasting high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (mmol/l)
Standardized assessments performed by trained biomedical laboratory technicians. Fasting status affirmed verbally.
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Serum fasting C-reactive protein (mg/l)
Standardized assessments performed by trained biomedical laboratory technicians. Fasting status affirmed verbally.
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)
Calculated as fasting insulin (IU/l) x fasting glucose (mmol/l))/ 22.5
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Resting systolic blood pressure (mmHg)
Standardized assessments performed by trained personal
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Resting diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)
Standardized assessments performed by trained personal
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Composite risk factor score (z-scores)
Standardized (z-scores) values of HOMA-IR, triglycerides, cholesterol-fractions, systolic blood pressure, and cardiorespiratory fitness
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Cardiorespiratory fitness (meters)
Performance on indirect cardiorespiratory fitness test (Andersen-test). Standardized assessments performed by trained personal
Time frame: Change over 2 years
Handgrip strength (kg)
Maximal strength measured by a dynamometer. Standardized assessments performed by trained personal
Time frame: Change over 2.5 years
Agility (seconds)
Measured by the 50 meter short-shuttle test. Standardized assessments performed by trained personal
Time frame: Change over 2.5 years
Backward balance (0-72 points)
From the "Korperkoordinations Test fur Kinder". Standardized assessments performed by trained personal
Time frame: Change over 2.5 years
Maximal vertical jump performance (centimeters)
Standardized assessments performed by trained personal
Time frame: Change over 2.5 years
Precision throw (0-30 points)
From ''Der Allgemeiner Sportmotorischer Test fur Kinder von 6-11 Jahren''
Time frame: Change over 2.5 years