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Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance


Issue: October 2009    

The Gender Gap in Youth Sports: Too Many Urban Girls  Are Being Left Behind
    Don Sabo

Abstract: The  last several decades have witnessed a large increase in the number of girls who  participate in sports in the United States. Today an estimated 8 million third-  through 12th-grade girls and 12 million boys participate in organized and team  sports. While much progress has been made toward achieving gender equity in  youth sports, too many girls are being left behind—especially in urban  communities. This article reports on some key findings from Go Out and Play: Youth Sports in America (Sabo & Veliz, 2008), a comprehensive study based on two nationwide surveys  of youth sport participation in the United States.

Article category: NASPE Symposium