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NCT Number: NCT05812118

A Classroom-based Intervention to Promote Physical Literacy in Children: ALPHYL Study Protocol

The goal of this study, named the Active Learning for PHYsical Literacy (ALPHYL) study, was to describe a multicomponent class-based physically-active learning randomized control trial (RCT) in primary school children. The main purpose was to promote children's physical literacy, academic achievement and cognitive function. The ALPHYL study is mainly based on physical literacy, active school models and Supportive, Active, Autonomous, Fair and Enjoyable principles.

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Key information

Age range

10 year–11 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Valencia

Valencia, 46022, Spain

About this study

The ALPHYL is an 8-10-week RCT that will be conducted in six primary schools (12 classes) in Valencia and its metropolitan area. Schools will be randomly assigned to the intervention or a waiting-list control group. After a 30 h in-person training course for teachers and weekly meetings in the three months of resource preparation, the ALPHYL intervention will be conducted in physical education (PE) and non-PE lessons by teachers. The intervention consists of at least three physically active learning sessions per day plus model-based PE classes. Its feasibility will be evaluated weekly according to the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance framework. To assess its effectiveness, a pre-test, post-test and retention (8-10 weeks after the intervention) with primary outcomes (i.e. physical activity level, motor competence, perceived motor competence and physical literacy, motivation, perceived social support, academic achievement and cognitive function), secondary outcomes and covariates will be collected.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants enrolled in 5th grade (i.e., 10-11 years old).
  • Schools must have at least two groups of primary school 5th grade and the teachers involved in both agree to participate.
  • Each class group includes at least 75% of the participants.
  • Children must not have taken part in other physical activity promotion interventions in the two previous years.

Exclusion criteria

  • None.

Treatment and study plan

Physical active learning

Behavioral

The intervention will last for 8-10 weeks. The ALPHYL intervention will be conducted in physical education (PE) and non-PE lessons by teachers. In addition to the PE lessons, at least three physically active activities in subjects other than PE will be conducted every day (5 days per week), with a total duration of approximately 30 minutes of light and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day. The weekly dose of physically active learning will thus be 100-150 minutes, so that a volume of 800-1200 minutes is foreseen during the 8-10 weeks. The PE classes will also be conducted in a mix of cooperative learning, non-linear pedagogy and health-based PE.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change of the actual motor competence

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Assessment of the actual motor competence using Canadian Agility Movement Skill Assessment test

  2. Change of the physical activity level

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Assessment of the physical activity by accelerometers

  3. Change of the perceived physical literacy

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Assessment of this variable using Physical Literacy for Children Questionnaire. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 4. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  4. Change of the perceived motor competence

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Assessment of this variable using Pictorial scale of Perceived Movement Skill Competence. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 4. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  5. Change of the self-determined motivation for physical activity

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Adapted version for children of the Behavioural Regulation Exercise Questionnaire. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 5. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  6. Change of the perceived social support

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    The Physical Activity Family and Friends Support Scale. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 5. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  7. Change of the academic achievement

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Final grade scores at school

  8. Change of the working memory

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Digit Span test

  9. Change of the executive function

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Stroop test

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change of the active commuting to/from school

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Survey adapted from Centers for Disease Control Kids-Walk-to-School programme by investigators of the International Physical Activity and the Environment Network. Participants will indicate the number of days travelling both to and from school by walking, bicycling or skateboarding in an average school week. Total number of active trips per week to and from school will be summed (range = 0-10 trips). Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  2. Change of the body Mass Index

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    The assessment of height and weight will be use to calculate body mass index

  3. Change of the cardiorespiratory fitness

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Assessment of this fitness component using Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run test

  4. Change of the physical activity participation (self-reported)

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Physical activity will be self-reported using Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 5. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  5. Change of the alienation with school

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Health Behaviour in school-age children questionnaire. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 5. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  6. Change of the body image perception

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Children Body Figure Silhouette evaluation. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 7. Higher scores mean overweight and obese appearance.

  7. Change of the physical activity intention

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Future intention of physical activity scale. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 5. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  8. Change of the physical activity psychological need satisfaction according to the Self-Determination Theory at physical education

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Basic psychological needs satisfaction scale within physical education setting. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 5. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  9. Change of the perceived physical self-concept

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    The pictorial scale of Physical Self-Concept in Children. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 4. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  10. Change of the sedentary behaviour

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Youth Leisure-Time Sedentary Behaviour Questionaire in minutes

  11. Change of the school satisfaction

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Intrinsic Satisfaction Classroom Scale. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 5. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  12. Change of the social identity

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    Social Identity Questionnaire for Physical Education/Sport. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 5. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  13. Change of the knowledge related to physical activity and healthy lifestyles

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    This variable will be evaluated using the Self-Determination index. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 5. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  14. Change of the math fluency calculation

    Time frame: Measured at baseline, immediately after the intervention and 8-10 weeks after the intervention

    The Spanish version of the Woodcock-Johnson III test

Other outcomes

  1. School and home macro-scale neighborhood built environments

    Time frame: Measured at baseline

    Evaluation of the macro-scale neighborhood attributes using Geographic Information System-based data such as population density, land-use mix (green areas, commercial areas, recreational areas, etc.), distance to destinations (schools, parks, shops, etc.), intersection density, etc.

  2. School and home micro-scale neighborhood built environments

    Time frame: Measured at baseline

    Evaluation of the micro-scale neighborhood attributes using Microscale Audit of Pedestrian Streetscapes-Global audit tool. Overall positive score ranges from 0 to 210. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  3. Internal physical school characteristics in relation to physical activity

    Time frame: Measured at baseline

    Evaluation of the physical school characteristics using International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment School Audit Tool. Minimum and maximum values are from 0 to 37. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

  4. Parental perceptions of the home neighborhood built environment

    Time frame: Measured at baseline

    Parental perceptions will be evaluated using Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale for Youth. Minimum and maximum response values are from 1 to 4. Higher scores mean a better outcome.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Valencia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Classroom-based Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Physical Literacy in Children: ALPHYL Study Protocol

Acronym: ALPHYL

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Apr 13, 2023
Registry last updated
Dec 6, 2023

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