The place and meaning of physical activity, physical education, and physical culture in the 'lives of young people living in rural Queensland

Abstract

Young people living in rural and regional areas are often reported as being less physically active than are young people living elsewhere. An understanding of this phenomenon will inform policies and strategies to address this finding. One source ofvaluable information is a qualitative understanding of how social relations and cultural meanings influence young people's opportunities and choices in relation to physical activity as told by young people themselves. It is envisaged that this information will inform the development ofschool curricula to engage young people and which will enable schools, community groups and governments to collaborate in meeting the needs ofyoung people living in rural Queensland.