Table 1 Pre- and post-intervention assessment types and their respective instruments

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – third edition

Subtests Block Design and Vocabulary

Children Behavior Checklist 6–18 years

Questionnaire

Anthropometrics

Weight

Height

Body mass index

Body composition

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry used for assessing total and lumbar bone mineral density, bone mineral content, body fat rate, and lean mass

PRODOWN battery of measures and somatomotor tests

Flexibility test (sit and reach test)

Abdominal strength endurance test

Lower limbs explosive strength test (standing long jump)

Upper limbs explosive strength test (medicine ball throw)

Agility test (square test)

Displacement speed test (20-meter run)

Cardiorespiratory capacity test (6 minutes)

Physical activity level

Physical activity level questionnaire

Spontaneous physical activity (pedometer)

Blood parameters

Standard protocols for blood measures (cholesterol, glycemia, triglycerides, and uric acid)