Routledge Girls, Gender and Physical Education - Activist Approach

In this progressive study, Kimberly Oliver and David Kirk call for a radical reconstruction of how physical education is taught to girls. For forty years, researchers and educators have looked at ways to keep girls active, yet many continue to disengage from physical education and drop out of physical activity. This lack of engagement leads to negative consequences for their long-term health and well-being. This book challenges the traditional narrative that places the blame on girls for their own disengagement. Instead, it identifies new ways of working with girls and developing a new pedagogy. Part of the Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport series, this work provides a powerful argument for changing the way we approach gender and movement in educational settings. It serves as a vital resource for those looking to understand the sociological aspects of physical education and youth sport.