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ERIC Number: EJ1318121
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Apr
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0273-5024
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Latina Elementary School Girls' Experiences in an Urban After-School Physical Education and Literacy Program
Marttinen, Risto; Simon, Mara; Phillips, Sharon; Fredrick, Ray N., III
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, v40 n2 p228-237 Apr 2021
Purpose: To understand where and how Latina girls are physically active outside of the Reflective Educational Approach to Character and Health program and the impact of female role models on participation in the program. Methods: The authors implemented a yearlong after-school physical activity and literacy program for fifth and sixth grade girls (N = 22 girls) in a low-income, urban community. Four university students/coaches delivered all sessions. Data were triangulated through 10 Latina girls' interviews, student journals, coaches' journals, researcher journals, and field notes, and analyzed using constant comparison. Results: Girls participated in leisure-time physical activities with family in community spaces, in spite of social and cultural barriers. Female coaches facilitated girls' increased engagement by acting as strong role models and fostering caring relationships. Conclusion: After-school programs, community spaces, and strong connections with coaches play a critical role in students' engagement in physical activity.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools; Grade 6
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Language: English
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