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Kin-ball provides an enjoyable and inclusive means of eliciting health-enhancing physical activity intensities among low-active adolescent girls from disadvantaged backgrounds, driven by enjoyment, perceived competence, and social connection. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To assess physical activity intensities and participant perceptions of Kin-ball among low-active adolescent girls from socioeconomically disadvantaged areas.

September 5, 2026Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

Perceptions of Physical Activity and Kin-Ball in Low-Active Adolescent Girls From Areas of Socioeconomic Disadvantage: A Mixed Methods Study

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CSCharlotte Small GWGrace Walters SFScarlett Fountain

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Mixed methods study reveals Kin-ball promotes health-enhancing physical activity and engagement in low-active adolescent girls, suggesting its utility in school physical education programs.

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To assess physical activity intensities and participant perceptions of Kin-ball among low-active adolescent girls from socioeconomically disadvantaged areas.
Conducted a mixed-methods evaluation comparing the intensity of Kin-ball to other activities such as dance.
Collected qualitative data regarding adolescent girls' enjoyment, perceived competence, and social engagement during sessions.
Kin-ball elicited health-enhancing physical activity intensities that were statistically significant (p = .004) and comparable to dance (61 ± 13).
Qualitative analysis identified enjoyment, feelings of competence, and peer connection as primary determinants of sustained engagement.

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Small et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9bd3c76b95aff0620eae53 https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2026.2720480

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September 5, 2026Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

Perceptions of Physical Activity and Kin-Ball in Low-Active Adolescent Girls From Areas of Socioeconomic Disadvantage: A Mixed Methods Study

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Authors

CSCharlotte Small GWGrace Walters SFScarlett Fountain

Discussion

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Overview

Mixed methods study reveals Kin-ball promotes health-enhancing physical activity and engagement in low-active adolescent girls, suggesting its utility in school physical education programs.

Key Points

To assess physical activity intensities and participant perceptions of Kin-ball among low-active adolescent girls from socioeconomically disadvantaged areas.
Conducted a mixed-methods evaluation comparing the intensity of Kin-ball to other activities such as dance.
Collected qualitative data regarding adolescent girls' enjoyment, perceived competence, and social engagement during sessions.
Kin-ball elicited health-enhancing physical activity intensities that were statistically significant (p = .004) and comparable to dance (61 ± 13).
Qualitative analysis identified enjoyment, feelings of competence, and peer connection as primary determinants of sustained engagement.

Cite This Study

Small et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9bd3c76b95aff0620eae53 https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2026.2720480

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