2S/LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Fitness
2S/LGBTQIA+ individuals face barriers to accessing physical fitness opportunities and spaces that their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts do not. This is especially the case for trans, non-binary, and gender nonconforming community members and 2S/LGBTQIA+ individuals with physical disabilities.
To help address these barriers, QTHC and several community partners worked collaboratively to develop a range of resources for fitness professionals and 2S/LGBTQIA+ community members to help enhance the accessibility of fitness spaces and services. Each of these resources, along with a brief description, can be found below.
Resources
Self Assessment Tool to Create Inclusive Fitness Spaces: For Professionals
This self-assessment tool can be used by managers and owners of fitness spaces or other fitness professionals to assess the 2S/LGBTQIA+ accessibility of their fitness space. The tool will help identify areas where their space’s accessibility could be improved. For each area of improvement, the tool provides recommendations for how users can implement improvements to enhance the accessibility of their space.
Self Assessment Tool to Create Inclusive Fitness Spaces: For Professionals
This self-assessment tool can be used by managers and owners of fitness spaces or other fitness professionals to assess the 2S/LGBTQIA+ accessibility of their fitness space. The tool will help identify areas where their space’s accessibility could be improved. For each area of improvement, the tool provides recommendations for how users can implement improvements to enhance the accessibility of their space.
2S/LGBTQIA+ Fitness Access Survey - Report for Fitness Professionals
QTHC developed and delivered a community survey to better understand the fitness experiences and accessibility needs of 2S/LGBTQIA+ community members, which was completed by more than 100 people. We’ve summarized key findings and what they mean for fitness professionals, fitness space owners, and managers at the link below.
Read the report
2S/LGBTQIA+ Fitness Access Survey - Report for Community
QTHC developed and delivered a community survey to better understand the fitness experiences and accessibility needs of 2S/LGBTQIA+ community members, which was completed by more than 100 people. We’ve summarized key findings and what they mean for community members at the link below.
Read the Report
Acknowledgements
We would like to acknowledge the work of a number of partners who contributed to this work: Queerflex, In Your Boots Fitness, and the Pride Centre of Edmonton. This work was made possible by the Government of Alberta, through their Recreation and Physical Activity Grant Program.
Seeking additional guidance?
In addition to the resources above, QTHC provides training workshops for fitness professionals to enhance the accessibility of their spaces and practices. To schedule a workshop for your staff, contact us.
