Terms
Everyone is given the same tools and resources
Equality
More than 1 in 5 girls leave sport during adolescence.
True or False
True
Despite comparable levels of interest, this gender consistently participates in organized sport at lower rates in Canada due to barriers including cost, confidence, and access
Girls/Women
At the YMCA, what fitness area's are for women?
All
Fair access for all based on their needs
Equity
By adolescence, what percentage of Canadian girls are not participating in sport?
62%
Due to differences in physiology, girls are statistically more likely than boys to suffer from concussions and this type of knee injury, especially in high-impact sports.
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury
What sport was invented in 1891 at the YMCA International Training School in Massachusetts, USA.
Valued, respected, and included regardless of their background or identity
Inclusion
Despite facing barriers like lack of access and role models, this percentage of girls in Canada still express a desire to participate in sports.
69%
To support participation and comfort, this aspect of team logistics should include options for style, size inclusivity, and accommodations for cultural or religious needs.
Uniform
How many countries have a YMCA
Over 120
Simultaneous interactions between different aspects of social identity (Race, Age, Gender)
Intersectionality
Although a majority of Canadian girls show interest in sports, nearly 40% miss out on participation entirely; a figure that increases to this proportion by age 16.
5 in 10 (or 50%)
Nearly 50% of Canadian girls aged 13 to 18 report that this natural biological factor negatively impacts their involvement in sport and physical activity.
Mensural cycle
YMCA organized the first celebration in 1910.
Father's Day
We make judgments or decisions on the basis of our prior experience, our own personal deep-seated thought patterns, assumptions or interpretations, and we are not aware that we are doing it
Unconscious Bias
What age range has the lowest participation for women in sport?
43-58yrs at 13%
Despite interest in participation, 1 in 5 girls in Canada cite this factor, including fees, equipment, and travel, as a barrier to staying involved in sport.
Cost
How many active members does the YMCA of the National Capital Region have?
25412