GoGirlGo! Tips to Get a Girl Active

GoGirlGo! Tips to Get a Girl Active
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Women's Sports Foundation

You've heard many of the reasons girls should be active. We know that if a girl does not participate in sports by the age of 10, there is only a 10% likelihood she will be participating at age 25. (Bunker, 1988). Research suggests that physical activity is an effective tool for reducing the symptoms of stress and depression among girls. Sports help girls develop leadership and teamwork skills. Girls who participate in sports have higher self-esteem and pride in themselves.

So how do you get the girls in your life to get on the path to being physically active and reaping all of these rewards? These tips will give you all the information you need to introduce physical activity to a girl and make a critical difference in her life.

I. What It Means to be Physically Active
II. Change Attitudes about Physical Activity
III. Keep It Fun!
IV. Buddy Up: The Importance of Teamwork
V. Stick With It: Reinforcing Participation and Interest
VI. Interested in Learning More?

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