Throwing in the Towel is our latest Beat Sport Spotlight, focusing on the reasons why girls drop out of sport in their post-primary years, and what's being done by those inside the game to reverse the trend.
Each day, Kevin Galvin hears from former athletes, coaches, administrators, and those within the world of media and advertising, as he gets to the bottom of why girls decide to quit sport in secondary school, and the practical steps that can be taken to encourage - not only sporty girls - but those who don't as easily identify with sport, to continue physical activity.
Episode 1: Symptoms
In the first episode, we hear about the current state of play with post-primary female participation in sport, and hear some of the reasons why girls between the ages of 12 and 15 may decide to drop out once they reach secondary school.
Episode 2: Urban/Rural Divide
In the second episode, we examine one of the key components of Sport Ireland's report, and examine the differences between the two spaces, and how local sports partnerships are adapting to meet their distinct challenges.
Episode 3: Schools
In our third episode, we look at the impact schools themselves have on girls' continuation of sport, and what effect teachers can have on keeping girls physically active.
Episode 4: Media, Advertising and the 20x20 Campaign
In Episode 4, we look at the rapidly diversifying sports media sector, and ask whether major publicity campaigns like the 20x20 campaign have had an effect on the ground and improve participation.
