Physical activity and sport (PAS) improve people’s quality of life and reduce many negative health outcomes. Its benefi ts are especially important for populations at high risk of social exclusion, since the health of these people tends to be worse than the rest of the population ( Morgan et al., 2007 ; Van Bergen et al., 2019). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are a socially excluded group that suffer discrimination and harassment ( Devís-Devís et al., 2017 ). For these people, PAS can be a way to improve their well-being and quality of life in physical, psychological, and social aspects. Some studies suggest that PAS and especially queer or LGBTI sports teams can create supportive environments for this population ( Lucas-Carr & Krane, 2012 ).
Gil-Quintana, J., Sáenz-Macana, A. M., Úbeda-Colomer, J., & Pereira-García, S. (2022). LGBTQ People in physical activity and sport in Spain: Research, sport policy, and inclusion. Sport, Identity and Inclusion in Europe, 128-139.
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