“Is Everybody Comfortable?”#xd; Thinking Through Co-design Approaches to Better Support Girls’ Physical Activity in Schools

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Table 1. Sources of comfort and recommendations for intervention co-design.

Sources of comfort	Definition and examples	Recommended questions to guide co-design intervention strategies
Material	Feelings of discomfort for which the physical environment appears to be the most significant contributor. Weather conditions and temperature Itchy or slippery school socks Tightness or transparency of PE kit	How could we make the physical environment where we take part in physical activity more comfortable for everybody? How could we make the clothing and equipment that we need when we take part in physical activity more comfortable for everybody?
Social	Feelings of discomfort for which other people appear to be the most significant contributor. Comparing the quality of school kit with other schools Social risks of embarrassing oneself while doing sport and PE Taking part in sport and PE with friends	How could we make the social environment more comfortable for everybody when we take part in physical activity?
Practical	Feelings of discomfort for which the activity being undertaken appears to be the most significant contributor. Taking part as a curriculum requirement Activity considered inappropriate for girls	How could we make the activities we do when we take part in physical activity more comfortable for everybody?