Girls Active Programme - Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership

Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
1. INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 Context 3
1.2 Background 3
2. THE GIRLS ACTIVE PROGRAMME 5
2.1 Overview 6
2.2 Main Characteristics 6
3. AIMS AND METHODOLOGY OF THE EVALUATION 8
3.1 Aims 9
3.2 Methodology 9
3.2.1 Questionnaire Survey 9
3.2.2 Case Studies 9
3.2.3 Other Instruments 10
4. FINDINGS 11
4.1 Questionnaire 12
4.1.1 Age & Class Group 12
4.1.2 Awareness Of Benefits Of Physical Activity 12
4.1.3 Social Personal & Health Education Programme 12
4.1.4 Motivation To Participate 12
4.1.5 Input Into Planning Of Activities 13
4.1.6 Levels Of Participation 13
4.1.7 Impact On Overall Physical Activity Levels 13
4.1.8 Overall Experience 14
4.1.9 Operation 14
4.1.10 Supports 14
4.1.11 Impacts 14
4.1.12 Overall Satisfaction Levels 15
4.2 Case Studies 15
4.2.1 School A 15
4.2.2 School B 18
4.2.3 School C 21
5. DISCUSSION 24
5.1 Aims and Objectives 25
5.2 Characteristics and Implementation 26
5.2.1 General 26
Evaluation of the Girls Active Programme - 2003 – 2005 Report
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