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Table 1 Overview of the Run Daddy Run themes across the six sessions

From: Effects of a family-based lifestyle intervention on co-physical activity and other health-related outcomes of fathers and their children: the ‘Run Daddy Run’ intervention

Session number

Theme

Education component

Theme based on identified barriers for co-PA according to fathers

Practical component

Theme based on 2 to 4 FMS

1

General introduction, importance of (co-)PA and role of the father

Jumping, landing, running and coordination

2

Motivation for (co-)PA (i.e. information on different types of motivation and practical tips, which was based on the self-determination theory)

Throwing, kicking, catching and rolling

3

Co-PA preferences and common co-PA interests

Rotating, rolling, pulling and pushing

4

Social support (i.e. defining the concept how to receive and provide social support for co-PA, practical tips)

Dribbling and striking

5

Sedentary behavior (screen time) (i.e. defining the concept, importance of limiting this behavior, practical tips)

Carrying, wheedling, crawling and lifting

6

Habit formation of PA and summary of all sessions

All FMS