December 4, 2025Journal of Sports Sciences

Understanding the differences in boys’ and girls’ involvement in physical education in French high school context: An ecological approach

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LLLisa Lefèvre TDThibaut Derigny FPFrançois Potdevin

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Observational analysis revealed a gender gap in physical activity engagement in French high schools, highlighting social dynamics affecting participation levels.

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Engagement in physical education is significantly influenced by gender, with girls showing lower participation rates.
The odds of high MVPA for girls were approximately 0.65 compared to boys, particularly in performance-oriented activities.
A mixed methodology approach combining accelerometers, questionnaires, and focus groups was utilized to gather data.
The findings indicate that social discomfort and judgement from peers undermine girls’ participation, especially in urban schools.

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Lefèvre et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930dc6bea1aef094cca1f9c https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2025.2594911

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December 4, 2025Journal of Sports Sciences

Understanding the differences in boys’ and girls’ involvement in physical education in French high school context: An ecological approach

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Authors

LLLisa Lefèvre TDThibaut Derigny FPFrançois Potdevin

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Observational analysis revealed a gender gap in physical activity engagement in French high schools, highlighting social dynamics affecting participation levels.

Key Points

Engagement in physical education is significantly influenced by gender, with girls showing lower participation rates.
The odds of high MVPA for girls were approximately 0.65 compared to boys, particularly in performance-oriented activities.
A mixed methodology approach combining accelerometers, questionnaires, and focus groups was utilized to gather data.
The findings indicate that social discomfort and judgement from peers undermine girls’ participation, especially in urban schools.

Cite This Study

Lefèvre et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930dc6bea1aef094cca1f9c https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2025.2594911

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