e girls’opportunities to be physically active facilitate both health-related fitnessand the acquisition of fundamental motor skills for a lifetime of activity. Involvement in cooperative and competitive activities can improve a girl’s sense of competence and control. Working an playing with individuals of both sexes allow learning in small, relaxed groups wherethey know each other. Involvement promotes psychological well-being, improving mental health in ways beyond traditional methods.This article shows us that the physical activities involved with playing sports do not hurt the female players, but in fact it helps their overall health and conditioning....
