Applying a Systems Approach to Developing Interventions to Increase Physical Activity Among Primary School Children While Distance Learning During the COVID-19 pandemic- the Stand up Kids Study

Sedentary behaviour among school children has been associated with musculoskeletal pain, adverse cardiometabolic disorders and reduced cognitive performance, all of which may be negatively impacted by distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. We present the methodology used to design and develop interventions to increase physical activity in 4th graders using a participatory, systems process during distance learning. Formative evaluation of training is being conducted with key stakeholders to facilitate this iterative process.