Breaking up sitting time at school with students' help
This trial tests ways to reduce and break up long periods of sitting at school, using ideas from students themselves. It aims to find fun, practical changes to make school days healthier.
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Who can take part
- Your school must have at least 150 students in grades 7 and 8.
- You are a student in grade 7 or 8 at a participating school.
- Your school is willing to try new ways to reduce sitting time.
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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