Physical activity, exercise and sport participation in trans people: a qualitative study
Jones, Bethany A. Bouman, Walter P. Arcelus, Jon
Jones, Bethany A.
Bouman, Walter P.
Arcelus, Jon
Abstract
Research suggests that physical activity, exercise and sport are not inclusive for the majority of trans individuals. To date, most of the research in this field has been conducted with people who self-identify as trans, relying on self-reports about cross-sex hormone therapy and or sex reassignment surgeries. Objective knowledge about stage of transition would aid an understanding about physical activity, exercise and sport engagement at different stages of transition. This would further highlight how trans people can be supported throughout their transition to ensure they can continue, or start, to participate in sport in a safe and inclusive environment. The aim of the current study was to explore the experiences of trans people in relation to physical activity, exercise and sport.
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Date
2016
Type
Conference Proceeding
Subject
Exercise, Transgender persons
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Jones, B. A., Haycraft, E., Bouman, W. P. & Arcelus, J. (2016). Physical activity, exercise and sport participation in trans people: a qualitative study. In: Green, J., (Ed.) WPATH 24th Biennial Scientific Symposium, 17-21 June 2016 Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Amsterdam: Biennial Scientific Symposium Conference Programme.