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Active Families, Healthy Minds: A Family-Centered School Physical Activity Program for Early Adolescents
Sponsor: Jinan University Guangzhou
Summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a family-centered school physical activity program, titled "Active Families, Healthy Minds," designed to improve mental health among early adolescents (ages 10-14) in China. In response to high academic pressure and low physical activity levels, this program integrates structured physical education sessions at school with simple, interactive home-based activity routines involving parents. The study compares this family-supported intervention against a standard school-only physical activity program and a wait-list control group. The primary goal is to determine if involving parents in school-based physical activity initiatives leads to better mental well-being, increased habitual physical activity, and stronger family support compared to school-only approaches.
Official title: A Cluster Randomized Control Trial of a Family-Centered School Physical Activity Program to Improve Early Adolescent Mental Health in China
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 14 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
345
Start Date
2025-08-01
Completion Date
2026-02-01
Last Updated
2026-02-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Family-Supported PA Program
Consists of two components: School component: Structured aerobic games and skills practice delivered by PE teachers twice a week. Home component: Weekly parent-child joint activity routines (one weekday, one weekend) supported by goal-setting sheets. Parents receive weekly WeChat prompts to facilitate planning and positive communication.
School-Only PA Program
Consists of structured aerobic games and skills practice delivered by PE teachers twice a week (same frequency and intensity as the family intervention). Participants receive general health education handouts but do not engage in structured family routines or receive home-based support.
Standard Physical Education
Participants continue with the standard school curriculum and routine physical education classes. No additional structured activities or materials are provided during the study period.
Locations (1)
School of Physical Education, Jinan University
Guangzhou, China