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Human Growth and Development / Unit 9   HGD 1203 short lesson, about 20 seconds

Activity in Adolescence

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The idea

Adolescence sets lifelong activity habits; teens name competition, recognition, challenge, affiliation and fun as their motives for sport and exercise.

In practice

Girls aged thirteen to fifteen dropping out of sport over worries about appearance and teasing.

Where people slip

Barriers include parental guidance, body image, social anxiety and lack of time.

Your place on the trail

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