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A scoping review of trans and gender diverse children and adolescents’ experiences of physical activity, sport, and exercise participation

This study investigated the potential of using SARS-CoV-2 viral Increasing young people's physical activity, along with their motivation and confidence to be active, is widely advocated for supporting desirable health outcomes. Trans and gender diverse (henceforth; trans) young people experience significant physical activity-related barriers compared to cisgender (i.e., an individual for whom gender identity and sex presumed at birth are in alignment) peers.

Citation:
Austin F, Wright KE, Jackson B, Lin A, Schweizer K, Furzer BJ. A scoping review of trans and gender diverse children and adolescents’ experiences of physical activity, sport, and exercise participation. Ment Health Phys Act. 2024;26   

Keywords:
Barriers; Gender identity; Mental health; Motives; Transgender; Youth

Abstract:
This study investigated the potential of using SARS-CoV-2 viral Increasing young people's physical activity, along with their motivation and confidence to be active, is widely advocated for supporting desirable health outcomes. Trans and gender diverse (henceforth; trans) young people experience significant physical activity-related barriers compared to cisgender (i.e., an individual for whom gender identity and sex presumed at birth are in alignment) peers.