Research
We lead the way in gathering insight on disabled people in sport and activity. This page contains relevant research, including all studies commissioned, published and released by us or in partnership. For more on our work, contact our research team.
Found 40 research articles.
Small Changes, Big Difference (October 2016)
British Blind Sport and Women in Sport team up to explore how sport and physical activity affects the lives of visually impaired women.
Activity Alliance Media Report (August 2016)
We commissioned ComRes, to speak to disabled people, non-disabled people and sports journalists from local and national outlets.
Giving you clear results (May 2016)
A report by Dwarf Sports Association UK providing insight on sport and physical activity participation trends of people with dwarfism.
Supporting me to be active (January 2016)
A report which looks at the views and perceptions of ‘supporters’ of disabled people - friends, family and professional paid support.
Talk to me (October 2014)
Understanding how to increase participation in sport and physical activity amongst disabled people in the UK
Talk to me principles in action (November 2014)
This report outlines 10 principles that sports providers could follow to help make their sport or activity more appealing to disabled people
Mapping Disability (January 2016)
Sport England's report, Mapping Disability: The Facts, offers an in-depth look at the vast range of people with impairments in England.
Motivate me (May 2014)
Understanding what motivates and appeals to disabled people to take part in sport and physical activity
Understanding sport as a therapy choice (February 2014)
Report aims to understand sport and physical activity as a therapy choice for young disabled people.
Disabled People's Lifestyle Report (September 2013)
Looks into disabled people's lifestyles, interests and hobbies and tries to determine the extent to which sport and physical activity
Impact of coaching on disabled people’s participation (January 2015)
Activity Alliance reviewed UK Coaching data to explore experiences of disabled people and the difference to non-disabled participants.
Paralympic Legacy Survey (September 2012)
Measuring the impact of the Olympic and Paralympic Games on disabled and non-disabled people.
