The purpose of this study was to examine grade (K—12) and gender differences for 638 children in stereotyping physical activities. Boys were more stereotypical in perceptions than girls. Children in Kindergarten, Grade 2, and Grade 8 were more stereotypical in perceptions than those in Grades 4, 6, 10, and 12.
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