5 Reasons for Girls to Play Sports

We all know that regular physical exercise is good for a girl's body, mind, and spirit. But you can get your daily dose of endorphins from a jog around the block. So why play sports? The Women's Sports Foundation has discovered that sports offer some extra benefits for girls in addition to having fun and getting fit.

Here are a few:

1.  Girls who play sports do better in school.

2.  Girls who play sports learn teamwork and goal-setting skills.

3.  Sports have hidden health benefits.

4.  Playing sports builds self-confidence.

5.  Exercise can cut the pressure.

To read the full article, visit Nemours' TeenHealth.org at:  http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/girls_sports.html