Smart gym class: wearable tech aims to boost Kids' fitness
NCT ID NCT07227935
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether using heart rate monitors during physical education (PE) lessons helps 4th to 7th graders (ages 8-14) stay active and improve their fitness, social skills, and mental well-being. About 970 students will wear forearm heart rate monitors during special PE lessons in fall 2025. Researchers will measure physical activity, aerobic fitness, and survey students on social-emotional learning. The goal is to see if technology can make PE more effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Heart rate monitor and behavioral intervention (Smart-QPE)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that simple wearable technology in gym class helps kids be more active and improve their fitness and well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage behavioral study with no health outcomes measured long-term. Results may not apply to all schools or students.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States