Pratiques d'éducation physique et sportive au CP et différences de performance entre filles et garçons

This article examines some non biological factors which can determine the difference in athletic performances between girls and boys. A study was conducted, in a school setting, of teachers and pupils in « cours préparatoire » (seven years old). The studies look at the variations in student's performances on physical tests in relation to the type of physical Education provided at school. The results show that the best pupils at the beginning of the year progress more than the weakest (the difference increases). The time spent on P.E., but above all the regularity of P.E. have positive effects on pupils's results. Some conditions are unfavorable to girls (differences between girls and boys i…