Idrottsrörelsen är inte anpassad för alla. Flickors erfarenheter om fysiska aktiviteter i och utanför den organiserade idrotten

Abstract

The aim of this study is to provide an insight into how girls who do not participate in organized sports reason about physical activity. The study was designed with focus groups among 18 girls aged 9-12 years, 8 of them were followed up three years later. In the interviews, the girls’ own photographs were important to stimulate exchange of experiences. The results provide insight into how structural differences was experienced and handled by the girls and affect their physical activity. There is a lack of functioning outlets for physical activity following the more childish playing. The girls are aware of society’s expectations, but among those who did not start early with sports, it becomes more difficult the older they get. Neither the school’s sports, their own walking with friends, nor various more temporary activities with the family are enough to achieve the high goals for physical activity.