It is true that girls drop out of sports at a rate six times more than boys. It is important, therefore, to find the right motivators to enhance the sport experience for girls. Having fun is the primary motivation. Learning sports skills is secondary. Activities allowing for social interaction and cooperative learning can enhance this experience for girls.
Girls are generally more negative about their bodies.
Through sport, girls can learn to view their bodies in a positive way, and are less likely to abuse them. We need to encourage girls to test their limits. This has always been acceptable for boys. Even by first grade, girls assess their general athletic ability more negatively than boys do. We need to expand what encompasses feminine behavior so that more girls see sport as an appropriate activity.