Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Development of Human Motor Skills and the Promotion of Motivation for Physical Activity

Czechia325 participantsStarted 2025-09-11

Plain-language summary

This study is conducted within the University Centre of Excellence for Studies of Human Motoric at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University. The project focuses on research investigating mechanisms that support motivation for participation in physical activity among children and youth. In recent decades, participation in physical activity has been declining globally, including among children and adolescents. Understanding the factors that influence motivation for physical activity is essential for developing effective strategies to support long-term engagement in physical activity. The study aims to contribute to knowledge about the role of physical activity and physical education in promoting children's long-term physical and mental development.

Who can participate

Age range

8 Years – 11 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Children enrolled in the 3rd grade of participating primary schools * Written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian * Willingness to participate in study assessments and the school-based intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Acute illness or injury at the time of enrollment or assessment * Recovery from illness or injury limiting participation in physical activity * Chronic medical condition limiting participation in physical activity * Atypical neurodevelopment or diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder that may affect participation in the intervention or assessments * Any other condition judged by the investigators to prevent safe participation in study procedures

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Cardiorespiratory fitness

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention

Actual Motor Competence

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention

Cognitive functions

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention

Physical literacy

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention

Motivation for physical activity

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention

Body composition

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention

Physical activity

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07485270

SponsorCharles University, Czech Republic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-06

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

8 Years – 11 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Cardiorespiratory fitness

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention

Actual Motor Competence

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention

Cognitive functions

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention

Physical literacy

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention

Motivation for physical activity

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention

Body composition

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention

Physical activity

Timeframe: Baseline and annually during the 3-year intervention