Moving Kindergartens Feasibility Study

NCT07521878 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 25-14029
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Objective of the study: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a proposed intervention designed to support the daily movement practices and fostering joy of movement in Danish kindergartens, as well as the implementation strategies intended to facilitate adoption. Additionally, the feasibility of the planned measurement and procedures for a future effectiveness study will be examined. Methods: The study uses a mixed-methods design to examine the feasibility of the intervention and the future evaluation design. The planned duration of the intervention period is 10 weeks. The intervention consists of multiple integrated components co-designed with pedagogical staff, leaders, experts in kindergarten movement culture, and a team of researchers, to collectively support the daily movement practice in kindergartens. Alongside the intervention components, tailored strategies are developed to facilitate adoption and implementation. The intervention elements are categorized into four main types: 1) Formal establishment of the project; 2) Components of physical activity integrated in existing structures in the kindergarten; 3) Organizational and staff training; 4) Inspirational materials, tools and exemplary plans. The use of a co-design approach in close collaboration between kindergartens, experts, and a team of researchers will ensure contextual relevance and shared ownership. This approach is expected to enhance acceptability, feasibility, and sustainability of the intervention. The mixed-methods evaluation design, use of theoretical implementation frameworks, and tailored strategies further strengthen the study. The findings from this feasibility study will inform the refinement of the final intervention and guide the planning of a forthcoming effectiveness study.

Conditions

Physical Activity; Well-Being, Psychological; Motor Skills

Keywords

pre-school children; kindergarten; feasibility; acceptability; sustainability; kindergarten staff

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Feasibility of the intervention - interviews

  Semi-structured group interviews (pedagogical staff) and individual interviews (leaders).

  The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)

Secondary Outcomes (17)

• Feasibility of the intervention - survey

  The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)

• Acceptability of the intervention - interviews

  The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)

• Acceptability of the intervention - survey

  The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10)

• Feasibility of recruitment strategy - enrollment rate

  Prior to the intervention start

• Feasibility of recruitment strategy - interviews

  The last three weeks of the 10-week intervention (week 8 to 10).

Study Arms (1)

Moving Kindergarten Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

In the feasibility study, the intervention period spans 10 weeks. The intervention consists of multiple integrated components designed to collectively support the daily movement practice in the kindergartens. Alongside the intervention components, tailored strategies are developed to facilitate adoption and implementation.

Behavioral: Moving kindergartens

Interventions

Moving kindergartens BEHAVIORAL

The intervention elements can be categorized into four main types : 1. Formal establishment of the project 2. Components of physical activity integrated in existing structures in the kindergarten 3. Organizational and staff training 4. Inspirational materials, tools and exemplary plans Children will be exposed to multiple daily opportunities for physical activity and active play - including child group gatherings integrating movement, play, storytelling and language development, structured active play sessions during outdoor periods, and a weekly session led by the movement agent focusing on fundamental movement skills.

Moving Kindergarten Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Pedagogical staff/leaders in included kindergartens

You may not qualify if:

• None

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University College Copenhagen: lead
• The LEGO Foundation: collaborator
• The Novo Nordic Foundation: collaborator
• TRYG Foundation: collaborator
• Centre for Better Childhoods: collaborator
• University of Southern Denmark, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

University College Copenhagen

Copenhagen, 2200, Denmark

RECRUITING

Related Links

• Short description of the study in Danish

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity; Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior; Personal Satisfaction

Central Study Contacts

Anna Bugge, PhD

CONTACT

51632509; abug@kp.dk

Elisabeth Bandak, PhD

CONTACT

24793991; elib@kp.dk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal investigator

Model Details: This feasibility study has one condition; the intervention condition

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 2, 2025
• First Posted: April 13, 2026
• Study Start: March 2, 2026
• Primary Completion: May 8, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, ICF

Locations

DK (1)