In fact, participation in athletics also may increase positive emotions in other ways, too, Hausenblas said. Hausenblas also found that athletes had 22 percent more trust for others than non-athletes. Those aren't always the messages society sends little girls. Sports are the best way to help girls grow up stronger, both mentally and physically, Wise said. Girls would take greater risks and reach greater goals if they didn't fear failure.
Sports can also teach girls how to work with others and set goals.
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