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Celebration of Women in Sport

Women and girls are enjoying the benefits of getting active and participating in sport and physical activity. Studies have shown that sport helps to develop self esteem, team play and goal setting and as a result we are now seeing more women in leadership, coaching and sport. Female athletes have become Olympic Champions, political, business and community leaders as well as role models for girls across the country. March 8, 2011 is International Women’s Day and the achievements of girls and women are being celebrated around the world, including a networking event in Ottawa hosted by the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport (CAAWS). Adding to the excitement of women in sport is the recent awarding of Canada to host the 2015 Women’s World Cup for soccer. So check out some of the articles about getting girls active in sport and how the industry can benefit from encouraging women and girls to dream big and stay active.

    * Perspectives from Great Female Coaches and Athletes
    * Pursuing Motherhood and Medals
    * Untapped natural resources in the Canadian sport system
    * Girls and organised sports participation

Feature Articles
Perspectives from Great Female Coaches and Athletes

The author conducts interviews with Canadian women athletes and coaches, in order to discuss the importance of the coach-athlete relationship. Athletes and coaches interviewed include: Clara Hughes and Xiuli Wang (long-track speed skating); Hayley Wickenheiser and Melody Davidson (hockey); Emilie Heymans and Yi Hua Li (diving); Elaine Dagg-Jackson (curling).

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Supplementary Article: Women Coaches’ Perceptions of Their Sport Organizations’ Social Environment

Pursuing Motherhood and Medals

The author looks at the challenges facing coaches and athletes who seek to combine motherhood with athletic or coaching careers. She suggests that the Canadian sport system could learn from developments in the business and corporate sectors, which are now more open to women who seek to combine family and career. The article includes the personal stories of hockey player Becky Kellar and rowing coach Laryssa Biesenthal.

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Supplementary Article: Developing Mental Toughness

Women coaches - untapped natural resources in the Canadian sport system

Sheilagh Croxon discusses the different leadership styles and career paths of women. She argues that the Canadian sport system is not taking full advantage of women’s strengths in coaching, and she presents a list of 25 steps that organizations should take in order to encourage and support female coaches in Canada.

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Supplementary Article: Taking the Lead: Strategies and Solutions from Female Coaches

The Gym Environment and the Self-Efficacy of Middle School Girls

The article offers information on the impact of sports engagements among adolescent girls. It develops high self-esteem and prevents crises in their late life. In a current research, physical activities provide a great potential for physical and psychological benefits for people. Some physical educators believe that coeducational physical education is an opportunity to eradicate gender-role stereotypes among students but others perceive it as an exasperating experience for them especially for less skilled students.

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Supplementary Articles: Promotion of Physical Activity Among High-School Girls | Supporting Sport Participation for Girls and Women – From Active Start to Active for Life

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