Perceived Physical Competence, Self-Esteem, and Leadership among Young Girls: A Program Evaluation of the Girls Organizing and Learning Sport (GOALS) Program
Standing
Undergraduate
Type of Proposal
Oral Research Presentation
Challenges Theme
Open Challenge
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Sarah Woodruff
Proposal
Women accumulate significantly lower levels of physical activity and remain highly under-represented in positional leadership roles compared to men. Being physically active has been shown to decrease the risk of poor physical and psychological outcomes. Physical activity has also been shown to foster key life skills (e.g., teamwork, communication, problem solving) and increase overall leadership among young girls. This study evaluated a local program (i.e., Girls Organizing and Learning Sport; GOALS) to assess the changes in perceived physical competence, self-esteem, and leadership among girl participants before and after completing the leadership-based physical activity program.
Grand Challenges
Viable, Healthy and Safe Communities
Perceived Physical Competence, Self-Esteem, and Leadership among Young Girls: A Program Evaluation of the Girls Organizing and Learning Sport (GOALS) Program
Women accumulate significantly lower levels of physical activity and remain highly under-represented in positional leadership roles compared to men. Being physically active has been shown to decrease the risk of poor physical and psychological outcomes. Physical activity has also been shown to foster key life skills (e.g., teamwork, communication, problem solving) and increase overall leadership among young girls. This study evaluated a local program (i.e., Girls Organizing and Learning Sport; GOALS) to assess the changes in perceived physical competence, self-esteem, and leadership among girl participants before and after completing the leadership-based physical activity program.