Socio-economic status and sport

Socio-economic status, what might previously have been referred to as ‘social class’, can sometimes be overlooked in examining inclusion and equity practices. ^{1, 2}

Socio-economic status is often seen as part of an intersectional understanding of how multiple factors can impact on an individual’s experience of discrimination or privilege in different aspects of their lives. ^{1, 3, 4}

An individual’s socio-economic status can impact on how, or if, they engage with sport or physical activity (e.g., types of activities participated in, frequency of participation, etc.). ^{5, 6, 7, 8, 9}

Through including people from across the socio-economic spectrum sports organisations can benefit from increased participation and diversity of ideas and perspectives that can help improve sustainability. ¹⁰ In return, sport can support positive physical, social, and mental wellbeing, educational, and employment outcomes. ^{11, 12, 13}