Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial of an Innovative Intervention to Increase Childrens Physical Activity

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/570808

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Rates of childhood obesity are increasing and outdoor free play is decreasing. Research suggests that these patterns are inter-related, and that adults perceive outdoor free play to be risky for children. In this study we will reprioritise play, reframe teachers' perceptions of risk and modify the playground environment to increase children's physical activity. We will assess the effectiveness of this simple, cost-effective intervention in a randomised controlled trial.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2013

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $505,530.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Community Child Health

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

childhood obesity | community child health | early prevention strategies | energy expenditure | health behaviours | obesity | obesity prevention | physical activity | prevention | school-based intervention

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