Women and Maternal (WM)
Fear of judgement, lacking confidence, not having enough time – Sport England research shows there are a mix of practical and emotional pressures that stop many women from being as active as they would like.
In fact, 39% of women aged 16 and over are not active enough to get the full health benefits of sport and physical activity, compared to 35% of men.
- This Girl Can – Sport England campaign to engage women and girls into regular physical activity.
- Make Space for Girls - campaigns for facilities and public spaces for teenage girls.
- Gender (Sport England)
The recommendations (Women and Maternal - WM)
- Ensure a safe environment and location which is free from discrimination (SE) (EMG)
- Development and funding for local leadership programmes (MH) (EMG)
- Consider psychological and physical benefits for women in pregnancy (MH)
- Opportunities that are diverse, cost free and socially supported
- Adapted equipment and facilities (LTC)
- Use multiple recruitment and advertising strategies to engage and promote interventions (SE) (LTC)