Canadian Journal of Diabetes

30-Day Physical Activity Challenge for Kids Using Daily Self-Monitoring

The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of engaging children in a cooperative 30-day activity challenge that introduces them to physical activity concepts such as light, moderate, and vigorous activity and the nature of physical activity (school-based and non-school based activity). Two grade 4 classes from 1 school joined the study. Students participated in a variety of pursuits undertaken as an individual, with family members, or with peers.

These challenges were designed to increase the individual student’s awareness of and long-term engagement in physical activity.