Getting Girls Active: Reducing Gender Inequality in Physical Activity

"This policy report outlines the evidence on the gender participation gap in children. It can be used to support work on a local and national level to ensure that girls can be active and stay active throughout childhood and adolescence. The four findings with policy implications highlighted in the briefing are: 1. Peer power and girls activity 2. Parents can help to motivate their daughters 3. Active travel is a promising way to increase girls' activity 4. Active after school clubs are promising but need to be designed to appeal to girls and boys. "