Why Should Girls Play Sports?

Learn team work and cooperation, get great exercise, meet new friends, have loads of fun … these are just a few of the reasons our daughters need to get out there on the field (or the ice or the pool or wherever).

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Girls who play sports do better in school. Research shows that girls who play sports do better in school than those who don’t. Exercise improves learning, memory, and concentration, which can give active girls an advantage in the classroom.

Girls who play sports learn goal-setting skills. Sports teaches valuable life skills. When kids work with coaches, trainers, and teammates to achieve goals, they’re learning how to be successful.

Sports are good for health. In addition to being fit and maintaining a healthy weight, girls who play sports are also less likely to smoke or abuse drugs. And later in life, women who exercise are less likely to get breast cancer or osteoporosis.

Playing sports boosts self-confidence. Girls who play sports feel better about themselves. It builds confidence to know you can practice, improve, and achieve your goals. Sports are also a feel-good activity because physical activity releases endorphins, natures antidepressants.

Exercise cuts the pressure. Playing sports can lessen stress and help kids feel happier. Endorphins improve a person’s mood. Being on a team creates tight bonds and friendships. Teammates offer support  — both on and off the field!

Want to learn more? SportsGirlsPlay.com is a great website devoted to supporting girls in sports. Check it out!