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Get Girls Active

From the Advocacy Desk: March 2008 Advocacy Report
Date: 4/15/2008
In addition to working to maintain a strong Title IX and a comprehensive public policy agenda that increases opportunities for girls and women to participate in sports and physical activity, the Women’s Sports Foundation responds to hundreds of calls and e-mails asking for help with specific gender equity, Title IX, the Amateur Sports Act, and coaching and employment situations at the local level. Read about some of the people we have helped.


The importance of getting girls active
Getting girls physically active is more important than ever. Research suggests that physical activity is an effective tool for reducing the symptoms of stress and depression among girls. To find out more about the connection between physical activity and girls’ health, read:
Her Life Depends on It
Sport and Teen Pregnancy
Health Risks and the Tean Athlete

How to get girls active
Getting girls physically active or involved in sports doesn’t have to be hard! Tips on getting girls active shows how to facilitate a healthy sports environment for girls and how to change their attitudes towards physical activity.  Interested in other resources for getting your girl active? Check out the links below:
www.4girls.gov/fitness
www.acefitness.org
www.fitness.gov
www.girlpower.gov
www.momsteam.com
www.naspe.org
www.nays.org
www.sportsparenting.org