No Structure without Culture? A Survey Study of 15–19 Year Olds’ Practices, Preferences and Perceptions of Physical Activity in a Danish Upper Secondary School
This article presents the results of a questionnaire survey conducted in a Danish upper secondary school where alternative options of physical activity have been provided to the students. The purpose of the study is to gain knowledge about the perspectives of the students concerning physical educati...
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Published in | Young (Stockholm, Sweden) Vol. 26; no. 5; pp. 444 - 464 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English Norwegian |
Published |
New Delhi, India
SAGE Publications
01.11.2018
Sage Publications Ltd |
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Summary: | This article presents the results of a questionnaire survey conducted in a Danish upper secondary school where alternative options of physical activity have been provided to the students. The purpose of the study is to gain knowledge about the perspectives of the students concerning physical education (PE), sport and exercise. The study illustrates young people’s practices, preferences and perceptions when physical activity is a gender-integrated activity as is the case in Denmark. The results are discussed in a figurational perspective viewing PE, sport and exercise as interdependent dimensions influencing young people’s participation in and views on physical activity. The study shows that even though we have a long tradition of gender-integrated PE in Denmark, very traditional gender differences similar to countries with gender-segregated PE prevails. The article, therefore, discusses the significance of cultural rather than structural circumstances while studying practices, preferences and perceptions of physical activity among young people. |
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ISSN: | 1103-3088 1741-3222 |
DOI: | 10.1177/1103308817734456 |