Research confirms that _________ plays a large role in accounting for boys' gross motor superiority.

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Research has shown that boys' gross motor superiority can be attributed to the social environment in which they develop, including encouragement to engage in physically active play and sports, as well as access to equipment and facilities. Boys are more likely to engage in active play and sports, while girls are often encouraged to participate in quieter, more sedentary activities. While boys do have slightly greater muscle mass on average than girls, this difference alone does not fully account for gross motor differences between the sexes. Girls also tend to have a higher fat-to-muscle ratio, but again, this difference alone does not account for gross motor differences. Lack of coordination is not necessarily a factor, as girls and boys develop coordination skills at similar rates.

Research Confirms That _________ Plays a Large Role in Accounting