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

• Published in: Young (Stockholm, Sweden) Vol. 26; no. 5; pp. 444 - 464
• Main Authors: Nielsen, Stine Frydendal, Nielsen, Glen, Ottesen, Laila Susanne, Thing, Lone Friis
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Delhi, India SAGE Publications 01.11.2018; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Alternative approaches; Cultural differences; Exercise; Figuration sociology; Gender; Gender differences; Participation; Physical education; Physical fitness; Sports; Youth; Denmark; physical education; figurational sociology; Youth; gender; physical activity

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...