Local Organizations Engaging Girls
In King County, many organizations prioritize the unique barriers and opportunities girls have in physical activity, sport, and outdoor recreation settings….Continue reading Local Organizations Engaging Girls
King County Play Equity Coalition
King County Play Equity Coalition is a network of organizations dedicated to challenging and changing systems to shift power and center physical activity as a key part of health and youth development.
In King County, many organizations prioritize the unique barriers and opportunities girls have in physical activity, sport, and outdoor recreation settings….Continue reading Local Organizations Engaging Girls
Barriers for girls specifically include lack of time, less confidence in physical abilities, and limited visibility of inspiring female athletes. There is abundant research about physical activity and organized sport participation among female youth, especially because their physical activity rates consistently decline with age. State of Play: Seattle-King County found that while males and females participate…Continue reading Physical Activity and Organized Sport Among Girls