Physical Exercise and Contributors to Academic Performance Among Adolescents With ASD (Fit Club Study)

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

105

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

August 31, 2016

Primary Completion Date

July 31, 2018

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2020

Conditions
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

FitClub

Participants will rotate through each fitness module, which includes spin class, Pilates, strengthening exercises (weight training), basketball, running and rhythm, and cardio fitness. Students will meet five days per week during their first class of the day for 35 minutes and participate in two randomly assigned modules for two week periods. After 2 weeks, they participate in 2 different modules. Resting and peak heart rate (during exercise), calories burned and steps taken will be collected during each session.

OTHER

Regular School Activities

Students will participate in regular school activities.

Trial Locations (1)

77092

Gateway Academy, Houston

All Listed Sponsors
lead

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

OTHER

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