Girls that are active in sport tend to stay in school for longer and have higher grades at school and university.
EDUCATIONAL:
ECONOMIC:
- Globally more than 90% of female CEO’s and senior managers played sport when at school or university – the leadership and other transferable skills sport teaches were sited as contributing factors to these women’s business success.
- Girls that participate in sport are more likely to find work than those who do not participate in any physical activity and sport
- Sport itself provides job opportunities through various channels (e.g. coaching, administration, business, media).
PSYCHOLOGICAL:
- Active girls and women generally have a better body image and have a greater sense of control over their bodies.
- Participation is sport is linked to girls and women being more comfortable in voicing their opinions and being more self-confident
- Sport helps improve female physical and mental health and offers opportunities for social interaction and friendship
SOCIAL:
- Sport can cause positive shifts in gender norms that afford girls and women greater safety and control over their lives
- Girls and women can access leadership opportunities through sport
- Women and girls with disabilities are empowered by sport-based opportunities
to acquire health information, skills, social networks, and leadership experience
(www.un.org & www.aauw.org & www.ey.com)