Table 2 Definitions of the intervention strategies reported
Name of the strategy | Definition |
|---|---|
Active lessons | Teachers’ normal planned class lessons, where the delivery method rather than the content is changed (PA into curriculum subjects) |
Community involvement: | Participation/support of community members/facilities outside schools |
Educational | Theory based sessions only (health-related) |
Environmental modifications: | A supportive school environment encourages physical activity throughout the school day (e.g. active indoor and outdoor environments, active equipment) |
Incentives/rewards: | Incentives to promote or reward physical activities or certain goals |
Physical activity sessions | Opportunities for PA (supervised or unsupervised) during schools’ hours (e.g. during recess and lunchbreak) |
Peer support: | Adolescent leaders to encourage PA among their peers |
Research support: | Direct support from the research team involved |
School policy | Changes, adaptation of the school policies to encourage physical activity and reduce sitting time |
Teacher training | Teacher development sessions, pedagogical strategies |