Only 59% of girls say they enjoy secondary school PE lessons and activities compared to 83% of boys – with periods and confidence levels being the two biggest barriers.
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Research Report: Gender Gap – Attitudes Towards Physical Activity in Teenagers - Women in Sport
(PDF) Mitchell, F., Gray, S. and Inchely, J. (2013). This choice thing really works. Changes in experiences and engagement of adolescent girls in Physical Education classes, during a school-based physical activity programme. Physical Education and Sport
PDF) Girls' active identities: navigating othering discourses of femininity, bodies and physical education
PE 'enjoyment gap' widens for girls: Why it matters and how we can help
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I Hated PE At School - Let's Change The Story For Girls
