Active for All - Identifying Barriers to sports

As community wellness gains attention, not everyone has equal access to the benefits of sport and recreation. This session explores the structural, financial, and cultural barriers that prevent marginalized groups from fully participating in physical activity and wellness programs.

Objective

Participants will critically examine the social, economic, and institutional obstacles limiting access to sport and recreation. Through guided reflection and collaborative exercises, attendees will begin mapping these challenges to pave the way for more inclusive, community-driven solutions.

What to Expect

Barrier Mapping Exercise: An interactive session identifying financial, cultural, and accessibility barriers that hinder participation.
Group Dialogue: Open conversations about lived experiences of exclusion in sports and recreation spaces.
Case Spotlights: Real-world examples of underrepresentation in community and school-based physical activities.
Community Voices: Sharing insights from marginalized communities on what equitable access looks like.

Join us in this crucial session as we break down the walls to wellness—together—building a more inclusive future for sport, recreation, and community health.