Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 10, 2026

Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity
05:59

Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity

Published on: March 7, 2019

8.2K

'WeekendGo!' A digital health intervention for promoting children's physical activity in the family environment: a

Qingchen Da1, Yongqing Baima1, Juan Cao2

  • 1Department of Social Medicine and Health Education, Peking University School of Public Health, Beijing, China.

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
|February 9, 2026
PubMed

Insights

This study investigates a family-based intervention to boost children's weekend physical activity (PA). The

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Childhood physical activity (PA) is a global health issue.
  • Family environment significantly influences children's weekend PA.
  • Evidence-based family-centered interventions for children's PA are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a family-based intervention ('WeekendGo!') in promoting children's weekend physical activity.
  • To explore the impact of the intervention on children's cognitive factors related to PA.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-month, three-arm cluster randomized controlled trial involving 555 children and parents.
  • Intervention groups received staged or general family-based interventions; a control group received no intervention.
  • Primary outcome: children's weekend moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Secondary outcomes: self-efficacy, motivation, behavioral intention.

Main Results:

  • Primary outcome data collection and analysis are pending.
  • Secondary outcome data collection and analysis are pending.
  • The study is registered (ChiCTR2500095942) and ongoing.

Conclusions:

  • The 'WeekendGo!' trial aims to provide crucial evidence on family-based strategies for increasing children's physical activity.
  • Findings will inform public health initiatives targeting childhood inactivity.
  • Understanding the role of cognitive factors and family functioning is key to intervention success.

Keywords:
ChildrenInterventionPhysical activityRandomised controlled trial

More Related Videos

A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program04:24

A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Published on: April 19, 2019

14.2K
Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training06:51

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training

Published on: July 27, 2022

2.1K

Related Concept Videos

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention01:26

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I01:25

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention I

A model is a theoretical way to understand a concept or an idea. Models can overcome barriers to health regardless of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. In addition, models make the task easier by providing different ways to approach complex issues. There are two major health promotion models: the health belief model and the health promotion model.
The health belief model (HBM) attempts to predict health-related behavior in specific belief patterns. According to the HBM, a person's...
Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II01:18

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

The person's health status fluctuates continually, varying from being in good health to becoming ill and returning to being healthy. To understand the concept of illness prevention, there are two models. First, the health-illness continuum model is a graphic representation of an individual's wellness. It states that a person is considered healthy in the absence of physical disease and the presence of good emotional health.
The agent-host-environment model states that disease results from...
Health Literacy01:21

Health Literacy

Health literacy is an individual's or a community's capacity to comprehend, receive, read, and use relevant healthcare information and services. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2018) defines health literacy as the cognitive and social skills that determine the ability of individuals to gain access to, understand, and use information in ways that promote and maintain good health. As a result, the WHO helps individuals manage long-term health concerns, participate in preventative programs,...
Exercise and Cardiovascular Response01:20

Exercise and Cardiovascular Response

Exercise significantly impacts cardiovascular response, which is crucial for understanding patient health and designing effective treatment plans.
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...
Community Based Intervention01:30

Community Based Intervention

Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...