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

NCT07268144 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 159

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Summary

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.

Conditions

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

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-09-01
Primary Completion
2017-06-30
Completion
2017-07-31

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