We learned that: of adolescent girls are of girls said 15% dissatisfied with their menstruation appearance and body and this 25% limits their sport limits their sport participation. [...] the Role oF CoaChes anD aDUlts Coaches and sport leaders play a critical role in helping girls and gender-diverse youth navigate body confidence challenges so they stay in sport, but there is work to be done as: only 50% only 10% of coaches feel comfortable supporting of girls feel comfortable adolescent girls with body-related approaching coaches or sport challenges. [...] RallyIng FoR gIRls’ BoDy ConFIDenCe: Taking acTion We all have a role to play when it comes to creating better, safer sport that supports and promotes girls’ body confidence on and off the field. [...] We call on: 1 spoRt oRganIzatIons to tRaIn spoRt oRganIzatIons to tRaIn CoaChes anD aCtIvIty leaDeRs 2 aDMInIstRatoRs anD staFF on why in gender equity so they understand and how to apply a gender equity lens and can meet the unique needs of girls. [...] Funding research and resources aimed at participants in sport and physical activity over understanding and supporting body-related other outcomes with intentional efforts targeted experiences of girls and gender-diverse youth in sport.
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