Metheny (1965) initiated early research suggesting classification of acceptable and unacceptable sports for women and girls. Over time female sport participation has reached a greater level of acceptability. There is little evidence suggesting change in gender perceptions of sport. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there were differences in how African-American and Caucasian males and females perceived certain sports as masculine, feminine, or neutral. Participants were 178 high school students (90 males; 88 females). Data were collected using a questionnaire with two open-ended questions designed for grades 7-12 (Riemer & Visio, 2003). Students were asked to rate 16 sports using a 5-point scale indicating whether they believed the sport to be (1) feminine; (2) between feminine and neutral; (3) neutral; (4) between neutral and masculine; or (5) masculine. Students were asked to identify the best sport for a boy/girl and why. Chi-square analysis revealed a main effect between Caucasian students responses for aerobics, ÷² (3) = 10.50, p = .015, gymnastics, ÷² (3) = 10.45, p = .015, hockey, ÷² (3) = 9.21, p = .027, and wrestling, ÷² (4) = 12.56, p = .014. Results suggest Caucasian males' perceptions of these sports are consistent with Metheny's classification system, but females are beginning to view these activities more towards gender neutral. Chi-square analysis revealed a main effect between African-American students responses for boxing, ÷² (3) = 8.28, p = .041, football, ÷² (3) = 13.27, p = .004, golf, ÷² (4) = 12.71, p = .013, and gymnastics, ÷² (4) = 10.31, p = .035. African-American female student's rating of greater gender appropriateness of boxing and football demonstrates a shift in thinking from Metheny's model among this group. The two open-ended responses were analyzed using qualitative techniques (LeCompte & Priessle, 1993). When females described why a sport is best for a boy to participate in the three most common responses included; because it is a contact/physical sport, boys like it, and girl's cannot handle it. When females described why a sport is best for a girl to participate in the three most common responses included; because it is non-contact/physical sport, girls are flexible, and girls like it. Responses from male students were strikingly similar. Although scale data suggest a shift in thinking related to gender appropriateness of some sports, open-ended question responses suggest a stereotypical perception of what types of sports are appropriate for boys and girls participation. Keyword(s): athletics/sports, gender issues, high school issues