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I have the privilege of speaking at Wednesday White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. The conference, hosted by the Biden-Harris administration, is the first in half a century.
As representative of NPO GENYOUth Dedicated to creating healthier school communities, As a member of the panel on The Power of Play, I am honored to be part of this historic gathering.
The crisis of lack of exercise for girls
A physically active lifestyle is associated with overall mental health in early adolescence. Despite the physical health, mental health, and learning benefits it offers, less than one in four of her school-age youths is recommended to take her 60 per day. minutes of physical activity. This challenge is especially pronounced among girls. Girls from low-income households and communities of color are at even greater risk.
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Severe decline as girls grow
Girls and boys aged 5 to 10 participate in physical activity at a similarly high rate. However, by puberty, a girl’s participation rate is 20% lower than she is. By high school, only 18% of girls participate in 60 minutes of physical activity each day, compared to 36% of boys. Especially when it comes to sports, girls are twice as likely to drop out as boys by the age of 14. In fact, a girl’s participation in sports begins to decline when she is nine years old, and declines sharply in her teens.
By high school, only 18% of girls participate in 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Men are double that number.
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Insights From Experts
Recognizing the need to support more physical activity for all, especially girls, GENYOUth has targeted more than 500 middle and high school physical education teachers in 47 states representing 327 school districts through a series of Conducted research activities. The findings highlight that the decline in girls’ physical activity as they age is a major concern. Lack of self-confidence, concerns about appearance, lack of encouragement and support at home, and the intimidating nature of competitive programs are major factors that prevent girls from being physically active.
solution
Girls respond to activities that promote teamwork and prioritize connection, cooperation, and a sense of community over competition. We need programs that allow students to have a say in what they want and need from the school community. Increase self-esteem, confidence, body satisfaction, and expand educational initiatives that teach you how to fuel your body. Provides educators with resources to address issues of equity, inclusion, and accessibility, as well as social and emotional well-being in the context of physical education and activity. Provide opportunities for more socially inclusive and supportive physical activity that keeps girls engaged.
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It’s time for Root4Her
GENYOUth and leading government, health and education institutions are working together to partner to support the social, emotional and physical well-being of young girls through programming that reflects the principles above. This effort led us to create and pilot her Root4Her. This is a new initiative, a targeted strategy to level the playing field and provide girls with opportunities for confidence-building social and physical activity.
Building on GENYOUth’s proven success in turnkey solutions such as Fuel Up to Play 60 and NFL FLAG-In-School, Root4Her was developed with PE teachers and students to help adolescents, especially girls, take care of their minds and bodies It is designed and provided with equipment. Yoga mats that create opportunities for non-competitive physical activity, and inspiration for improving self-esteem, body image, confidence, connection, and physical health. The program also introduces girls to a variety of role models, including elite athletes and peers who strive daily for their physical, social and emotional well-being.
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the power of partnership
white house this week Collect opinions and views provided by the federal government. Local, State, Territory, and Tribal Governments. Non-profit organizations and community groups. Private companies catalyze the public and private sectors with urgency and action. I call on all stakeholders involved in the next generation of success to seize the historic moment of this week’s convocation and pledge their support, especially when it comes to girls. We can and should work together to help you feel great about your fitness, fitness and future. “Alone we can do very little, but together we can do much more,” wrote Helen Keller.
