GIRLS
IN SPORTS
FACTS
41%
of girls between the ages of 3-17
Don't participate in sport
by 10 years of age
10%
if a girl has yet to participate in sports, there is only a
chance that will be physically active as an adult
While
84% of adult
participate
in sport
woman
don't
Women as Leaders in Sport
In National & Multi-Sport Organizations
38%
Senior
Staff
29%
Board
Members
Females in Collegiate Sports
24%
Athletic
Directors
17%
Head
Coaches
GIRLS WHO PALY SPORT REPORT HIGHER LEVELS OF CONFIDENCE AT ALL AGES
When compared to girls who don't play sports, female high school athletes are:
14%
More likely to believe they are smart enough for their dream career
11%
More likely to say that they are happy the way they are
16%
Less likely to want to change their appearance
