To compare the physical, mental, and emotional effects of high school girls' flag football participation to those of high school girls who do not participate in organized sport over a 9 month period.
Participants will complete three in person visits (1) mid-August 2023 (2) mid/late October 2023 (3) April 2024. They will complete 20 minutes of questionnaires and 20 minutes of functional tests at each visit and receive $50 for each visit completed. Participants will also complete weekly surveys (~10 min) between Visit 1 and Visit 2. They will receive an additional $50 for completing all surveys. If all study tasks are completed participants will earn $200.
We are looking for high school girls who have not participated in organized sport (sport with a coach or teacher present outside of typical school curriculum [not gym class]) in the last year and are not planning on participating in organized sport in the next year. Participants must be able to walk, run, and jump/hop on one leg. They must also have access to a phone or email to receive and complete weekly electronic surveys.
Principal Investigator