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Table 1 Intervention program components. Overview of the intervention program, what it contains and the keyword that describes the components

From: Improving the well-being of children and youths: a randomized multicomponent, school-based, physical activity intervention

Intervention program

Part

What

Keywords

Components

Competence Development Program (CDP)

4 Workshop days Vodcast – short video podcast with info and themes regarding the program.

Inspirational day at the schools – “kick off – day”

Focusing on underlying theory of PA intervention

Trying out core activities

Knowledge translation

Inspiration

Tailored Activity Program (TAP)

Website

Educational materials, planning guides and course plans

Availability

Support

Inspiration

Coordination Group (CG)

A representative from 4th, 5th, and 6th grade and from school management

Connection between educators and management

Supplying support

Contact to research team

Two supervision visits at each school

PA settings

Physical education classes

6 PE courses each of 6 × 90 min where 2 of these are mandatory and the last 4 can be chosen from a variety of lesson plans

8 different courses

Team based

Student involvement

Competence focus

In-class activities

2 activity breaks per day/50 mins per week

In-class activities/pause activities

Differentiate purpose: social, energy, relax and coordination

Recess activities

3 sessions per week, average 30 min per session

Initiation and support of recess PA

Theme days

2-3 theme days arranged over the school year

Development of activities with pupils.

Focus on well-being at school.