Sports have many more positive effects on women than are recognized in our everyday lives. Sports are not only positive physically, but they are also very important for the psychological and social well-being of women in today's world. Studies have shown that sports participation for girls has significant health implications.

High school girls who are involved in sports are more likely to graduate high school and less likely to be involved in unwanted pregnancy and drug abuse. A noteably health fact is that was little as two hours a week of exercise for a teenage girl can reduce her risk of breast cancer. Sports and other exercise helps to lay down bone mass. Therefore sports can be an influence over the prevention of osteoporosis.

Psychological effects of sports are equally as strong as the physical aspects. In today's society which is based on appearance and the perfect body, sports can help young females have a more positive body image. Girls who play sports have a higher level of self esteem and lower levels of depression too. Through sports girls can learn intangible people skills that will help them throughout the working world. Traditionally, girls can learn teamwork and goal-setting. Sports help women learn how to work together to achieve common goals, much like that of the business world. In an age where women are rising in the corporate world, women should be as familiar with those skills as men are.
 
 

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