Table 1 Outcome measures and schedule of the study
Outcome | Measure | Data collection | Dependent variable | Baseline | Post-test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMI | Stadiometer and scales | Researcher with child | Height and weight | 1 occasion | 1 occasion |
Physical Activity | Actigraph accelerometer 1 | Devices worn by children | Counts, and minutes in sedentary and moderate to vigorous activity | 5 days | 5 days |
| Â | Activity Diary 2 | Palm pilots responded on by parents | Activities undertaken after school | 4 days | 4 days |
Social Interaction | Playground Behaviour | Video recording | Social behaviour | 15 min | 15 min |
| Â | SSIS-RS 3 | Parent and teacher reports | Social skills and problem behaviour | 1 occasion | 1 occasion |
Self-concept | PSPCSAYC 4 | Researcher with child, and teacher reports | Feelings of competence | 1 occasion | 1 occasion |