Physical Activity and Sports Participation for Transgender and Gender Diverse People
Year Developed: 2024
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Clinicians
PCAs
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff
Enabling Staff
Outreach Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: This publication is designed to support health centers in promoting physical activity and sports participation for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) patients. TGD people experience multiple mental and physical health disparities throughout the life course, including increased cardiometabolic risk. Despite these increased risks, preventive health guidelines rarely address the unique needs of TGD people.
Resource Details: In this publication, we therefore provide evidence-informed guidance for clinical care teams to support the health and wellness of their TGD patients. Clinicians will learn to: Identify current barriers and facilitators to sports participation List the unique benefits of physical activity and sports participation for TGD people Apply best practices for discussing physical activity with TGD patients Connect TGD patients to affirming sports-related resources and communities to facilitate their engagement in physical activity
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
Keywords: Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Physical Activity.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.