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Female non-athlete adolescent girls are not reaching physical activity guidelines which puts them at risk for negative health outcomes later in life. The athlete population meets and exceeds recommendations and are highly inclined toward group sports and fitness classes where those who have been pushed away from sports or do not enjoy those activities fall far below advised guidelines. PE programs that are highly sports based may also push this group further away from exercising if they feel inadequate among the group. Physical activity has protective factors on physical, cognitive, emotional and metabolic outcomes and initiatives for life long physical activities need to be implemented for the non-sports group so they can find a physical activity they enjoy. The longer exercise and physical activity is avoided the stronger of a habit it becomes and the greater risk for health decrements down the line.

Publication Date

4-30-2026

Keywords

physical activity, girls fitness, health and wellness.

Targeted Implementation of Girls Fitness Programs to Enhance Lifelong Physical Activity and Wellbeing

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