Gendered bodies and physical education (PE) participation: exploring the experiences of adolescent students and PE teachers in Nova Scotia.
Participation in physical education is often shaped by the gendered experiences of students. This study explored how the experiences of gendered bodies shaped participation in physical education (PE) among students in Nova Scotia, Canada. The study consisted of two phases: 1) focus groups with a tot...
| Published in: | Journal of Gender Studies Vol. 30; no. 6; pp. 663 - 676 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Aug2021
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