There are many ways for girls to stay active, including joining sports teams, participating in recreational leagues, or taking part in school sports. During an April 2019 survey in the United States, 61 percent of girls stated that they enjoyed playing sports because it was a way for them to make new friends or spend time with their friends.
Most common reasons for liking playing sports among girls in the United States as of April 2019
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WSF. (April 3, 2019). Most common reasons for liking playing sports among girls in the United States as of April 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1132856/reasons-playing-girls-sports/
WSF. "Most common reasons for liking playing sports among girls in the United States as of April 2019." Chart. April 3, 2019. Statista. Accessed May 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1132856/reasons-playing-girls-sports/
WSF. (2019). Most common reasons for liking playing sports among girls in the United States as of April 2019. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1132856/reasons-playing-girls-sports/
WSF. "Most Common Reasons for Liking Playing Sports among Girls in The United States as of April 2019." Statista, Statista Inc., 3 Apr 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1132856/reasons-playing-girls-sports/
WSF, Most common reasons for liking playing sports among girls in the United States as of April 2019 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1132856/reasons-playing-girls-sports/ (last visited May 19, 2024)
Most common reasons for liking playing sports among girls in the United States as of April 2019 [Graph], WSF, April 3, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1132856/reasons-playing-girls-sports/