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Because I'm Worth It

Last Updated: 11/03/2010

This detailed report by Professor Celia Brackenridge reviews research on participation in sport and other physical activity by women, particularly mid-life women, and draws out policy implications.

What is this? research review
What is it about? women young women teenage girls sport
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 01/01/2009

Women in Sport Factsheets

Last Updated: 11/03/2010

There are 10 women in sport factsheet in this series.

What is this? professional support materials
What is it about? women young women teenage girls sport
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 01/11/2008

Fit for Girls: Case Studies

Last Updated: 11/03/2010

This collection of case studies showcase the work of some of the participating schools in the Fit for Girls programme.

What is this? case study
What is it about? teenage girls young women PE teachers physical education physical activity levels
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 01/05/2008

Girls on the Run International

Last Updated: 15/10/2009

A website providing information on a running programme that aims to educate and prepare girls for a ‘lifetime of self-respect and healthy living’.

What is this? professional support materials
What is it about? young women children teenage girls physical activity running
Where is it relevant? Rest of World
When was this published? 01/01/2008

What works for women

Last Updated: 15/10/2009

A website that provides information and links to projects that have increased participation in physical activity with women and girls.

What is this? professional support materials
What is it about? sports and leisure facilities young women sports and leisure professionals physical activity level women teenage girls physical activity
Where is it relevant? Northern Ireland Scotland Wales England
When was this published? 01/01/2007

It’s not all bad news: Girls do enjoy being active

Last Updated: 13/10/2009

Report that investigates girls’ attitudes towards physical activity.

What is this? report
What is it about? young women teenage girls physical education sport schools
Where is it relevant? England
When was this published? 01/04/2005

Sweat in the City: How 2000 young women discovered the positive power of exercise

Last Updated: 13/10/2009

Report on the effect of a project that aimed to understand how to motivate young women to be more active.

What is this? report support group
What is it about? young women physical activity sports and leisure facilities
Where is it relevant? England
When was this published? 01/08/2009

How can sports clubs attract and retain women and girls?

Last Updated: 13/10/2009

Factsheet providing tips on how sports clubs can retain and encourage women to participate.

What is this? leaflet
What is it about? women young children young women
Where is it relevant? England
When was this published? 01/08/2008

Barriers to sports participation for women and girls

Last Updated: 13/10/2009

Factsheet that identifies barriers and recommendations for participation in sport for women and girls.

What is this? leaflet
What is it about? young women women sport physical activity
Where is it relevant? England
When was this published? 01/08/2008

Barriers to Participation- Women and Girls

Last Updated: 08/10/2009

Short report that summarises barriers to sport participation for females.

What is this? report
What is it about? women young women children physical activity sport
Where is it relevant? England
When was this published? 01/10/2009

Understanding participation among 15-19 year old women: diaries and case studies. A secondary analysis of data.

Last Updated: 08/10/2009

Study that summarises secondary analysis of diary reports by young women in relation to the participation physical activity.

What is this? report
What is it about? physical activity teenage girls young women
Where is it relevant? England
When was this published? 01/06/2006

Understanding participation in sport: What determines sports participation among 15-19 year old women?

Last Updated: 08/10/2009

Study that identifies the determinant for participation and non-participation in sport and physical activity for adolescent women, using qualitative methods.

What is this? report
What is it about? young women physical activity sports and leisure facilities sport inequalities teenage girls
Where is it relevant? England
When was this published? 01/01/2006

Childhood and Contemporaneous Correlates of Adolescent Leisure Time Physical Inactivity: A Longitudinal Study

Last Updated: 08/10/2009

Study that longitudinally investigates the relationship between childhood (along with co-existing factors) and adolescent physical activity levels.

What is this? journal article
What is it about? young men young women physical activity alcoholic drinks exercise socio-economic groups sports and leisure facilities
Where is it relevant? Rest of World
When was this published? 01/10/2008

Modeling Individual and Physical Environmental Factors with Adolescent Physical Activity

Last Updated: 05/10/2009

Study that investigates the relationship between previous participation in physical activity, environmental and individual factors using the framework of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB).

What is this? journal article
What is it about? physical activity young men young women environment sports and leisure facilities
Where is it relevant? Rest of World
When was this published? 01/06/2006

Adolescent Participation in Sports and Adult Physical Activity

Last Updated: 05/10/2009

Study that investigated the relationship between participation in different sport and physical activity levels for adolescents. Social factors that predicted involvement in sport was also investigated.

What is this? journal article
What is it about? young men young women sport physical activity sports and leisure facilities
Where is it relevant? Rest of World
When was this published? 01/01/2003

Parental Provision of Transportation for Adolescent Physical Activity

Last Updated: 05/10/2009

Study that investigates the relationship between provision of parental transport and out-of-school physical activity.

What is this? journal article
What is it about? physical activity young men young women sports and leisure facilities
Where is it relevant? Rest of World
When was this published? 01/01/2001

The prevalence of sedentary behaviour and physical activity in leisure time: A study of Scottish Adolescents using ecological momentary assessment

Last Updated: 30/09/2009

Study that investigates the amount of leisure time spent by adolescents in sedentary and active behaviours through the use of a novel diary tool.

What is this? journal article
What is it about? physical activity levels leisure young men young women schools secondary schools
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 01/11/2008

Making Women and Girls More Active: A Good Practice Guide

Last Updated: 24/09/2009

A practical report for those working within sport and physical activity containing advice, information and good practice, based on research findings, in order to plan and deliver programmes of sport or physical activity for females. The guide aims to promote gender equality.

What is this? professional support materials
What is it about? women teenage girls young women physical activity sports and leisure facilities sports and leisure professionals
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 01/12/2005

Physical Activity and Adolescent Girls: Workforce Training Needs Analysis

Last Updated: 08/09/2009

As part of its support for the implementation of the National Physical Activity Strategy (Scottish Executive, 2003), NHS Health Scotland wishes to examine the current and emerging needs of the workforce promoting physical activity to adolescent girls.

What is this? research
What is it about? teenage girls young women
When was this published? 01/03/2008

Physical Activity and Adolescent girls

Last Updated: 07/09/2009

This is a summary of a research study undertaken for NHS Health Scotland to examine the current and emerging needs of the workforce involved in promoting physical activity to adolescent girls.

What is this? briefing paper
What is it about? teenage girls young women physical activity
Where is it relevant? Scotland
When was this published? 01/11/2008