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Clapham, Emily D.; Ciccomascolo, Lori E.; Clapham, Andrew J. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2015
Research suggests that a girl's career interests in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) declines between grades 6 and 8. Similarly, in middle school, there is a decrease in physical activity among girls. Researchers at the University of Rhode Island (URI) conducted a chemistry-based science camp that took place…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Exercise, Physical Activities, STEM Education
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Hendley, Alexandra; Bielby, Denise D. – Sport, Education and Society, 2012
Our research examines the relationship among identity, age, gender and athleticism through a study of the association between sports clothing and the identity work of pre-adolescent female soccer players. Based on participant-observation and interviews conducted at three co-ed youth soccer camps, we find that age is an important element of…
Descriptors: Freedom, Females, Sexual Identity, Clothing