Sports give girls an educational boost too. The council's report noted that female athletes often achieve higher grades than their non-athletic counterparts and are less likely to drop out of school and more likely to go on to college. Research shows that adult women are also becoming more active as well, participating in a wide variety of traditional activities and nontraditional sports such as mountain biking and ice hockey. As the November days get shorter, make a plan about the sport or physical activity you will be doing this winter to keep your body and mind in top condition. Tips for Parents More girls are participating in sports than ever before, but they tend to drop out much more readily than boys do.
Girls tend to assess their general athletic ability more negatively than boys do.
Research suggests that parents can play a crucial role in bolstering girls' confidence and keeping them active. The Melpomene Institute is a nonprofit research organization that specializes in the relationship between women's physical activity and health. The program has a variety of activities and suggestions designed to help girls stay healthy and strong as they grow up. Get involved in activities like sports, theater, photography or a youth group that open up your world to new people and ideas. Increase your knowledge.