Understanding and increasing high school girls' physical activity levels through a physical education-based research program [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers Dr Ben Jackson

Brief description Currently, less than 15% of early-teenage Australian girls meet exercise recommendations. This project will identify new ways in which physical education can promote physical activity, and will provide practical methods for increasing girls' activity levels, helping to reduce future health risks such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

Funding Amount $375,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Early Career Researcher Award