Inappropriate, uncomfortable uniforms turning girls off sport, Victoria University study finds
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FebFebruary 2021 at 4:04am
Students Imogen Waite (left) and Lucinda Hulbert (right) with Professor Clare Hanlon and AFLW star Katie Brennan agree comfort is key for sports uniforms.
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National research has highlighted the importance of offering sports uniforms that make teenage girls feel comfortable and confident.
Key points:
Schoolgirls prefer to wear shorts and tee-shirts when playing sport, rather than skirts
Stretchy, breathable, comfortable fabrics were also desirable
A Victoria University study has found that many girls drop out of sport or choose not to engage in physical activity because they feel embarrassed about putting their bodies on display or not adhering to societal standards of beauty.