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The study aims to investigate the relationship between a school-based physical activity intervention and the quality of life in children aged 6-12.

July 12, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Physical activity and quality of life in children: Findings from the Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP)

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Randomized trial examines the impact of physical activity on quality of life in children, suggesting multifactorial influences.

The study aims to investigate the relationship between a school-based physical activity intervention and the quality of life in children aged 6-12.
Conducted as part of the Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP) in Norway.
Involved 2,140 children and 1,639 parents, with 7 schools receiving additional physical activity intervention.
QoL was measured using the Inventory of Life Quality in Children and Adolescents (ILC) and physical activity assessed through accelerometers.
Significant positive association between moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and QoL (β = 0.008, p < 0.001).
Socioeconomic status (SES) was significantly associated with QoL in intervention schools (β = 0.249, p < 0.001).
Control schools showed higher QoL scores than intervention schools, averaging a 0.5-point advantage (β = 0.458, p < 0.001).

Jensen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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