The following lists the NSGA's participation report in sports activities by women in the '90s (NSGA). '96 Sports Participation (in thousands) and +/- from '91
| TEAM SPORTS | '96 TOTAL | FEMALE TOTAL | TOTAL CHANGE | FEMALE CHANGE |
| Baseball | 14,823 | 3,217 | -10.4% | 10.4% |
| Basketball | 33,281 | 10,916 | 27.3% | 55.8% |
| Soccer | 13,876 | 5,245 | 38.9% | 57.2% |
| Softball | 19,873 | 9,042 | 1.2% | 16.5% |
| Volleyball | 18,535 | 9,564 | -17.9% | -13.8% |
| FITNESS |
| Aerobic Exercise | 24,119 | 18,813 | -6.9% | -12.4% |
| Calisthenics | 10,064 | 5,042 | -18.3% | -23.5% |
| Exercise Walking | 73,307 | 46,623 | 5.4% | 3.9% |
| Equipment Exercise | 47,823 | 25,633 | 22.0% | 28.3% |
| Running/Jogging | 22,239 | 9,919 | -1.0% | 6.9% |
| Workout at Club | 22,455 | 11,969 | 11.2% | 19.5% |
| OUTDOORS |
| Backpacking | 11,469 | 4,232 | 10.6% | 21.5% |
| Camping | 44,695 | 20,604 | -5.1% | -8.4% |
| Canoeing | 9,666 | 4,021 | 11.1% | 17.3% |
| Fishing (Fresh Water) | 40,208 | 13,068 | -3.8% | -0.4% |
| Hiking | 26,457 | 11,985 | 16.7% | 10.4% |
| Kayaking/Rafting | 3,945 | 1,685 | 95.5% | 116.3% |
| INDIVIDUAL |
| Golf | 23,082 | 4,870 | -6.7% | -20.6% |
| In-Line Skating | 25,507 | 12,626 | 249.1% | 258.5% |
| Alpine Skiing | 10,466 | 4,846 | 0.4% | 10.9% |
| Tennis | 11,485 | 5,099 | -31.2% | -32.0% |
