September 2020 PMID 32971964

Gaelic4Girls-The Effectiveness of a 10-Week Multicomponent Community Sports-Based Physical Activity Intervention for 8 to 12-Year-Old Girls.

Orlagh Farmer, Kevin Cahill, Wesley O'Brien

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Peak: 12 in Sep 2020

across 2 sources since Sep 2020

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What people are saying

The discussions showcase a high level of agreement and interest, with posts like 'Fantastic news for Gaelic4Girls' and references to the study's significance, emphasizing the program's success. The tone is optimistic and supportive, reflecting a shared belief in the study's potential to impact girls' physical and psychological development through tailored community interventions.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions express strong support and enthusiasm for the findings, viewing it as positive validation for community sports programs targeting girls.

InterestHigh interest

The posts are highly engaged, demonstrating genuine curiosity and highlighting the importance of the study's focus on physical activity and wellbeing.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many posts show interest, some delve into the broader implications for sports programs and psychological benefits, indicating moderate depth.

ImpactHigh impact

The collective tone suggests that participants believe this research could significantly influence future community youth sports initiatives and policies.

Abstract in brief

The study evaluated a 10-week community sports-based program called Gaelic4Girls aimed at increasing physical activity (PA), fundamental movement skills (FMS), and psychological wellbeing in girls aged 8 to 12, comparing it to a traditional program and a control group.
Results showed that the tailored Gaelic4Girls intervention significantly improved girls' physical activity levels, movement skills, and psychological factors such as enjoyment and self-efficacy, indicating it was both feasible and effective.
The findings suggest that a specifically tailored, research-informed community sports program can better support girls' physical and psychological development compared to standard or no interventions.

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Effectiveness of Community Sports Program for Girls' Physical and Mental Health

This video discusses a 10-week community sports-based program called Gaelic4Girls that increased physical activity, movement skills, and psychological wellbeing in girls aged 8 to 12, demonstrating the benefits of…

Cassandra Santangelo · Jul 19, 2021 123 views

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