A program using sports to promote health and leadership skills in rural youth
Hoosier Sport: Refining and Implementing a Sustainable Campus-Community Partnership in Rural Indiana
This study is testing a sports program designed to help rural kids get healthier and develop leadership skills while having fun.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Indiana University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bloomington, Indiana and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06602596 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Hoosier Sport is a sport-based youth development program aimed at enhancing health and wellness among rural children and adolescents. The program runs for eight weeks each semester, incorporating unique sports and leadership activities during physical education classes. College service-learning students lead the curriculum, which includes discussions on the importance of exercise and healthy lifestyles. Data on physical activity and psychosocial factors are collected to assess the program's impact while ensuring participant confidentiality.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are middle and high school students enrolled in physical education classes who have parental consent.
Not a fit: Patients with medical conditions or physical limitations that prevent safe participation in physical activity will not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the physical activity levels and overall health of rural youth.
How similar studies have performed: Other similar programs have shown success in promoting health and physical activity among youth, indicating a positive outlook for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Must provide parental consent and student assent. * Enrollment in a physical education class Exclusion Criteria: -Presence of medical conditions or physical limitations that prevent safe participation in physical activity, as determined by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or a medical professional.
Where this trial is running
Bloomington, Indiana and 1 other locations
- Indiana University — Bloomington, Indiana, United States (Recruiting)
- White River Valley Middle School — Lyons, Indiana, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.