Curiosity and participation in sports is helpful, and encouraged, for young women to be able see their own physical power on the field, track, or court (Miller). Sports also allow women to stay active and healthy. Since the Nixon signed Title IX, a scholarship has become easier for a female to receive from a college or university. A scholarship may also help women with assistances in paying for college and can give them opportunities to become better competitors and athletes. Fair treatment has added benefits to women’s sports and more equal treatment to each gender. Although, right now most young women have been involved in sports their entire lives, not all females were able to receive fair treatment and playing rights until …show more content…
Schools, which are not in compliance with Title IX, try to contain girls’ awareness of sports. An increase of curiosity at a young age can enhance their performance level because of additional experience on the field, court, or track. Title IX gives each woman the option to participate and better themselves at their personal interest. A downfall to females being involved in sports at a young age is their health (Miller). Sports can wear and tear on an athlete. After many years of playing a high competition sport, a woman’s body can get worn out (Torr). Women may also take their training to an extreme to get a better body image (Miller). Their diets and training can include eating disorders, steroids, and addictions to working out. Colleges may be able to see how individual women can become hurt easily or have the potential to have dieting problems and turn down her opportunities at their