Disabled women and women with long-term health conditions who have experience of sports coaching are being invited to take part in a new research project exploring their experiences in the coaching workforce.
The research is being led by Women in Sport, Activity Alliance and Leeds Beckett University and aims to better understand the lived experiences of disabled women coaches across sport and physical activity.
While previous research has explored women’s experiences of coaching more broadly, the partners say there is still a limited understanding of the experiences of disabled women and women with long-term health conditions who coach in sport.
The findings will help inform future planning, policy development and inclusive practice across the sport and physical activity sector.
Researchers are keen to hear from women who:
• Identify as disabled or have a long-term health condition
• Have coached in the past or currently coach
• Have coached in either a voluntary or paid role
• Have experience at any level, from grassroots to high-performance sport
Participants will be invited to take part in an interview at a mutually convenient time with a trained researcher from Leeds Beckett University.
The project aims to ensure the experiences of disabled women coaches are better understood and reflected in future decision-making across the sector.
Get Involved
To register your interest in taking part, complete the online form.
Find Out More
For an informal discussion about the research, contact:
Dr Annette Stride
Leeds Beckett University
[email protected]
This research is a collaboration between Women in Sport, Activity Alliance and Leeds Beckett University, working together to improve understanding, inclusion and representation within sports coaching.
