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Evaluating an Implementation Strategy to Improve Physical Activity and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Children
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of enhanced Movement for Academic Growth In Classrooms (MAGIC) for improving implementation and effectiveness of physically active breaks, lessons, and motor labs
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
350
Start Date
2026-08-01
Completion Date
2027-12-01
Last Updated
2026-04-21
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
MAGIC
The experimental arm includes using a multifaceted implementation strategy to support the use of classroom-based physical activity approaches (e.g., physically active breaks, physically active lessons, and motor labs). The strategy consists of a series of leadership trainings designed to help them support teachers, teacher trainings to build skills, and a monthly newsletter to reinforce implementation and provide access to existing resources.
Control
Participants may receive usual support from the district with access to guidance from district leaders
Locations (1)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, United States