Psycho-physical demands of Traditional Indigenous Games played by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women

Introduction: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, especially women, exhibit poorer overall health and lower levels of physical activity (PA) compared to non-Indigenous populations. Interventions to increase PA levels in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have had limited success with cultural elements critical to increase PA engagement. Traditional Indigenous Games (TIG) combine culture with PA and may be an important holistic approach to enhance PA levels of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - October 1, 2023 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: T. Thorne, A. Swinbourne, S. Taylor, A. Leicht Tags: O2023SMA-185 Source Type: research