Building active middle schools with students and families
This study works with 6th graders and their parents to create ways to be more active at school and in their community. It is designed to help students get more physical activity.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You and your child (6th grader) both agree to take part.
- Your child is in 6th grade at a participating school.
- You and your child live in the same home.
- You and your child live in the area served by the school.
- You speak English or Spanish, and your child speaks English.
- Your child does not have a health condition that makes physical activity hard or unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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