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Health Equity in Sports: Addressing Disparities and Access

by John Smith 1,*
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FSPH  2020 2(1):9; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20200522
Received: 27 March 2020 / Accepted: 29 April 2020 / Published Online: 22 May 2020
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The title "Health Equity in Sports: Addressing Disparities and Access" reflects the critical need to examine the multifaceted issues surrounding health disparities and access to sports within diverse populations. This paper aims to explore the existing gaps in health equity within the realm of sports, focusing on the challenges faced by underrepresented and marginalized communities. The discussion underscores the importance of understanding the socio-economic, racial, and gender-based barriers that hinder equal participation and opportunities in sports. By analyzing the current landscape of sports programming, facilities, and policies, the paper argues for the adoption of inclusive practices and initiatives to bridge these gaps. It emphasizes the role of community engagement, education, and policy reform in creating a more equitable sports environment. The findings suggest that by addressing disparities and improving access, we can enhance the overall health and well-being of individuals across all walks of life.

Keywords: Health Equity; Sports Participation; Disparities; Access to Sports; Inclusive Practices.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Smith. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Smith, J. (2020). Health Equity in Sports: Addressing Disparities and Access. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2(1), 9. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200522
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Smith, J. Health Equity in Sports: Addressing Disparities and Access. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2020, 2, 9. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200522
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Smith J. Health Equity in Sports: Addressing Disparities and Access. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2020, 2(1):9. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200522
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Smith, John 2020. "Health Equity in Sports: Addressing Disparities and Access" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 2, no.1:9. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200522

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Smith J. Health Equity in Sports: Addressing Disparities and Access. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2020, 2(1):9. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200522
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Smith, J. (2020). Health Equity in Sports: Addressing Disparities and Access. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2(1), 9. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20200522

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