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Aslan, Menekse – Online Submission, 2023
Sports is a new science that shapes human behavior and spiritual structure through individual or team games, movements, and various competitions, as well as improving individuals physically. In this study, it was aimed to examine the the reflection of school sports team life on their development. The research was a descriptive phenomenological…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students, Student Athletes
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Lewis, Andrew – South African Journal of Education, 2014
This article explores the initial steps in developing and presenting Sport Psychology in a leadership and sport curriculum at Stellenbosch University's (SU) Centre for Human Performance Sciences' (CHPS) Academy for Girls' Leadership and Sport Development. Sport Psychology does not feature within the South African school curriculum specifically,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sport Psychology, Females, Institutes (Training Programs)
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Whittington, Anja; Mack, Erica Nixon; Budbill, Nadine W.; McKenney, Priscilla – Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 2011
This study examined the benefits of all-girls adventure programmes from the perspective of adolescent girls. Participants included 361 girls aged 10-17 years from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds who completed a variety of adventure programmes. Adventure activities included rock climbing, sea kayaking, mountaineering, backpacking,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Females, Adolescents, Preadolescents
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Khattab, Nancy; Jones, Cathy P. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2007
The early years of school provide opportunities for active learning, including developing habits of resiliency and perceptions of self-worth. Girls in particular may be at risk for developing negative self-perceptions. This article presents a pilot group (psychoeducational and counseling) designed to educate members about pre-adolescent…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Active Learning, Self Concept, Females
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Brooks-Gunn, J.; Warren, Michelle P. – Child Development, 1988
Studied the onset of puberty in girls aged nine to eleven as represented by breast, pubic hair growth, and height. Breast growth, but not pubic hair growth was associated with a positive body image, positive peer relationships, and superior adjustment. Height was linked to superior adjustment and rating of career as important. (RJC)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Females, Grade 5, Grade 6
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Sandberg, Anette; Pramling-Samuelsson, Ingrid – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2005
The aim of this study was to investigate, identify and describe different ways that female and male preschool teachers conceive, understand and experience play. The research questions addressed are: What perspectives do female and male preschool teachers have on play? Are there differences in play experiences related to gender? The interview study…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Gender Differences, Interviews, Preschool Teachers