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The Purpose of this study was to detennine why high school girls do not participate in physical activities during their leisure time. For this purpose, 354
students were selected and after distribution of questionnaires, 264 were evaluated.
The major reasons cited for not participating in leisure time sports activities are as follows: The Shortage of necessary space and facilities (87.69), the
indifference of authorities (84.15), unsuitability of activity time and complexes (81.58), lack of free time (69.06), the cost of taking part in over-time activity
(67.3), trainers being non-specialized (64.4), nuisances from within the community (59.92), little knowledge in the field of sport (55.51), uninterested in
sports (53.1), parents' disagreement (43.82).