Girls in Sport Symposium - 2010
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Heidi Grappendorf
Where we've been; where we are; where we are going: Girls & women in sport and physical activity
This talk will focus on the long and ongoing journey of girls and women in sport and physical activity. A history and progression, along with barriers and victories of girls and women in sport and physical activity will be covered. A brief overview of the early struggles for women in sport and physical activity, to providing a current status update and finally highlighting some future issues will be covered.
DeAnne D. Brooks, M.Ed., CSCS
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES IN SPORT: CRITICISMS, SOLUTIONS, ACTIONS
Title IX helped to increase sporting opportunities for many girls and women. However, common beliefs regarding race, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, ability/disability, and body type continue to inform practices that restrict access for many potential female athletes. Coaches and teachers have the wonderful opportunity to expand upon the success of Title IX and continue working toward providing sporting opportunities for all girls and young women. In this session, we will discuss common beliefs and practices that may restrict some girls’ participation in sport and, then, we will discuss options for change and plans for action. Session attendees will leave with greater awareness of ways to end discriminatory and exclusionary teaching and coaching practices as well as ways to positively affect change in and through sport.Dr. Jennifer Etnier, Department of Kinesiology, UNCG
Psychological issues related to coaching girls in sport and physical activity settings
Dr. Etnier will provide an interactive discussion focused on psychological issues relevant to coaching girls in sport and physical activity. The discussion will focus on gender differences in the following areas: communication; physical, technical, and tactical abilities; motivation, level of competitiveness, and desire for social interaction. Consideration will also be given to expectations of female athletes in terms of the gender of their coach.
Pam Noakes National Association for Girls and Women in Sport
21 st Century Sports for Girls: Where We Are and Where We’ve Been
While girls and women have been involved in sports for quite some time, landmark Title IX legislation in 1972 opened the doors for gender equity in sport and education, greater participation by girls, and growth of college and professional sport opportunities.Discussion about the law, its impact and its consequences on women’s sports will be the focus of this presentation which will include a video clip from the recently-released DVD “Title IX: Implications for Women in Sport and Education” published by National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS).
