Consultant: Office for National Statistics (ONS)

The Research
The aims of this study are to identify current levels of participation in sport by adults with a disability and their views on the barriers and constraints which may prevent them from taking part in sport. The primary objectives of the research are to:

• Develop an appropriate definition of disability which can be used consistently in all of Sport England's research related to disability
  
• Identify, across a range of sports, current levels of participation in sport by adults with a disability and retrospective information on participation at key stages in their life
  
• Identify perceived barriers to participation in sport by adults with a disability and their views on what would encourage them to take part in sport
  
• Assist Sport England in interpreting the research evidence to make recommendations on future action to increase participation in sport by adults with a disability.

This research is the first comprehensive national survey of disabled adults' participation in, and attitudes towards, sport.

Progress to date: Fieldwork completed.

Reports
Headline findings (303KB) (PDF)
Full report (4.08Mb) (PDF)
Additional tables (5.05Mb) (PDF)