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Table 3 Based on the various power tests, the following sample size (intervention and controls schools) was calculated, with a beta of 80% and alpha of 5%

From: The health Oriented pedagogical project (HOPP) - a controlled longitudinal school-based physical activity intervention program

Test area

n

Anthropometry

64b

Cardio-metabolic risk factors

126c

Physical activity level

73a

Aerobic capacity

10a

General physical capacity

126c

Blood tests

34a

Quality of life

73a

Diet

24a

Cognitive ability

85a

Academic performance

34a

  1. Statistical program: Systat 13, Power Analysis. aOne-sample t-test, bTwo-sample t-test, cZ-score