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.
Sport England has a useful research guide to help make sure you create high quality research that allows you to understand the customers you're trying to reach. If you would like our team to keep your work on file or obtain more information about our research and insight, please contact our research team.
Found 35 research articles.
Delivering activity to disabled people (January 2019)
This report examines the experiences of people who deliver sports sessions to disabled people and their perceptions of inclusive activity.
The Activity Trap: Benefits or being fit? (October 2018)
New report shows almost half of disabled people (47%) fear losing their benefits if they are seen to be physically active.
Encouraging more disabled people to volunteer (December 2017)
Encouraging more disabled people to volunteer in sport explores the barriers to volunteering and the drivers that could improve its appeal
Showing the benefits of adapted sports (November 2017)
This report from Cerebral Palsy Sport provides insight on how adapted sports can support people with cerebral palsy to be more active.
Sport England's Active Lives
Active Lives Surveys measure the activity levels of people across England - Active Lives Adult and Active Lives Children and Young People.
Amputee Sport and Physical Activity Survey 2016
This report from LimbPower provides insight on sport and activity participation trends of amputees and people with limb impairments.
Talk About Taking Part (October 2016)
Talk About Taking Part report by WheelPower provides insight on sport and physical activity participation trends of wheelchair users.
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
