Am I Bovvered? A participative action research study to develop, implement and evaluate physical activity interventions with girls. Phases Two and Three report.

摘要

The "Am I Bovvered?" project is a two-year study aiming to develop, implement and evaluate sustainable exercise-based interventions with girls aged 11-15 years in order to improve their engagement in regular physical activity. The study took place in three phases that corresponded with the project‟s main aims:ududThe aims of the first phase of the study were to:udExplore factors that motivate and create barriers to 11-12 and 14-15 year old girls engaging in regular physical activity (Phase One).ududThe aims of the second and third phases were to:udDevelop and implement activities chosen by inactive 11-12 and 14-15 year old girls with the support of a multi-agency team (Phase Two).udEvaluate the impact of the project, examining factors associated with young girls‟ engagement in physical exercise (Phase Three).udMake recommendations for policy and practice.