Inequalities in physical activity mean that not everyone in the UK is able to participate in sport in the same way. Young females from underserved backgrounds are a group that is most affected by this.
Sport England suggests that recruiting more diverse physical activity leaders could reduce these inequalities. Despite several young physical activity leadership programmes being delivered across the UK, none have been specifically designed to target underserved groups of females and young people who identify as non-binary or another minority gender.
This project will produce a framework for developing female and non-binary young people aged 16-25 from underserved groups into physical activity leaders. The framework will be used to inform the development of future young physical activity leaders’ programmes to ensure they are relevant and acceptable for underrepresented groups.