Effectiveness of a Supervised University-Based Physical Activity and Health Education Program on Lifestyle and Psychological Well-being (Ponte en Forma)

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

159 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-09-01

Study Completion Date

2017-07-31

Brief Summary

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This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured, supervised university-based program that combines physical activity and health education to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and psychological well-being. The program, called Ponte en Forma, is implemented at the University of Vigo (Campus of Ourense, Spain) as part of its institutional health promotion strategy.

Adult participants (students, university staff, and community members) are allocated either to an intervention group, which takes part in the supervised Ponte en Forma program, or to a control group, which continues their usual unsupervised exercise routine. The intervention lasts four months and includes three weekly supervised exercise sessions plus biweekly counseling focused on healthy eating, prevention of tobacco and alcohol use, and emotional well-being.

The main outcomes assessed include body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, resting heart rate, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Secondary outcomes include self-esteem, emotional intelligence, health-related quality of life, and lifestyle habits.

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Detailed Description

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The Ponte en Forma program is a university-based health promotion initiative designed to improve physical, dietary, and psychological health through a combination of supervised exercise and lifestyle counseling. The program is implemented at the University of Vigo (Campus of Ourense, Spain) during the 2016-2017 academic year.

Study Design

This is a quasi-experimental, non-randomized, controlled intervention study. Participants are users of the University Sports Service. The intervention group participates in the supervised Ponte en Forma program, while the control group continues their regular unsupervised exercise activities. Allocation is based on type of enrollment and participant preference.

Intervention Details

The program includes three weekly sessions of supervised physical activity (aerobic, strength, flexibility, and balance training) and biweekly group or individual counseling sessions. Counseling addresses nutrition and the Mediterranean diet, avoidance of tobacco and alcohol consumption, and strategies for emotional well-being.

Outcome Measures

Primary outcomes:

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Systolic and diastolic blood pressure

Resting heart rate

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MEDAS-14)

Secondary outcomes:

Physical activity level (IPAQ-SF)

Tobacco and alcohol use

Self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale)

Emotional intelligence (TMMS-24)

Health-related quality of life (SF-12, EQ-VAS)

Body image perception and risk of disordered eating (SCOFF)

Ethical Considerations

The study was approved by the Galician Clinical Research Ethics Committee (Ref. 2016/567), and all participants provided written informed consent.

Conditions

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Healthy Lifestyle Cardiovascular Risk Factors Sedentary Behavior Psychological Well-being Health Promotion

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

This study used a parallel-group, controlled educational intervention design. Participants were assigned to either the "Ponte en Forma" supervised physical activity and lifestyle counseling program (intervention group) or to a control group performing unsupervised exercise at the university facilities. Allocation was non-randomized and based on voluntary program enrollment.

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Not applicable. Due to the nature of the educational and physical activity intervention, neither participants nor study staff could be blinded to group assignment.

Study Groups

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Intervention Arm - Ponte en Forma Program

Participants in this group took part in the "Ponte en Forma" supervised physical activity and health education program conducted at the University of Vigo (Campus of Ourense). The program lasted four months and combined supervised exercise sessions three times per week with biweekly group or individual counseling on nutrition, tobacco and alcohol prevention, and emotional well-being. Attendance of at least 75% of sessions was considered adherent.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Ponte en Forma Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A structured behavioral intervention combining supervised physical training and lifestyle education over a four-month period. The intervention included:

Supervised exercise three times per week, integrating aerobic, strength, flexibility, and balance components adapted to individual fitness levels.

Biweekly counseling sessions on healthy eating, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, prevention of tobacco and alcohol use, and emotional well-being strategies.

Conducted by qualified sports science professionals and health educators. Other Name(s): University-based health promotion program

Control Arm - Usual Unsupervised Activity

Participants in the control group continued their usual unsupervised physical activity at the university sports facilities. They received only a written leaflet summarizing general recommendations on healthy diet, regular exercise, and avoidance of tobacco and alcohol, with no individualized supervision or follow-up.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Ponte en Forma Program

A structured behavioral intervention combining supervised physical training and lifestyle education over a four-month period. The intervention included:

Supervised exercise three times per week, integrating aerobic, strength, flexibility, and balance components adapted to individual fitness levels.

Biweekly counseling sessions on healthy eating, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, prevention of tobacco and alcohol use, and emotional well-being strategies.

Conducted by qualified sports science professionals and health educators. Other Name(s): University-based health promotion program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Adults aged between 18 and 65 years.

Members of the university community (students, academic staff, or administrative personnel) enrolled in the University Sports Service.

Willingness to participate in the 4-month supervised physical activity and health education program.

Ability to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

Presence of any medical condition that contraindicates physical exercise (e.g., unstable cardiovascular disease, severe musculoskeletal injury, or uncontrolled hypertension).

Current participation in another structured exercise or nutrition program.

Pregnancy.

Inability to attend at least 75% of scheduled sessions.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes