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School PE classes and athletic teams have been shown to have a positive effect for most students in ways such as academic success, school-connectedness, and in overall health and well-being. However, GLSEN research shows that for many LGBTQ+ students, PE classes and locker rooms are not a safe or supportive space; more than half of LGBTQ+ students reported experiencing harassment and/or victimization in these same areas because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
School PE classes and athletic teams have been shown to have a positive effect for most students in ways such as academic success, school-connectedness, and in overall health and well-being. However, GLSEN research shows that for many LGBTQ+ students, PE classes and locker rooms are not a safe or supportive space; more than half of LGBTQ+ students reported experiencing harassment and/or victimization in these same areas because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Fortunately, research also shows that students in schools with LGBTQ+ inclusive PE curriculums and comprehensive athletic policies experience less victimization and harassment in PE classes & school sports than students in schools without these supportive policies.
Fortunately, research also shows that students in schools with LGBTQ+ inclusive PE curriculums and comprehensive athletic policies experience less victimization and harassment in PE classes & school sports than students in schools without these supportive policies.
The following programs and policies are suggested guidelines only for school districts and their athletic programs.
The following programs and policies are suggested guidelines only for school districts and their athletic programs.
GLSEN: The Sports Project
GLSEN: The Sports Project
GLSEN's Changing the Game is a groundbreaking program that started in 2011 to give resources for educators and students to ensure that physical education classes and athletics are inclusive for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Check out their revised and expanded program, which includes updated and new resources, educational training, engagement opportunities, and stories from LGBTQ+ young athletes and their supporters.
GLSEN's "Changing The Game" program offers many resources, blogs and information to assist PE teachers and administrators in making their classes feel more supportive and safe for their LGBTQ+ students.
A GLSEN research brief on the experiences of LGBTQ+ students in school's PE classes and extracurricular sports programs. Presenting 5 facts about LGBTQ+ students and PE/Sports, this brief offers recommendations for PE staff and coaches to help LGBTQ+ students and athletes feel connected and supported.
For Athletic & Recreational Sport Directors
For Athletic & Recreational Sport Directors
"All 50": The Transgender Inclusive High School Sports and Activities Policy and Education Project has created a universal standard model in policy and education for transgender inclusion in K-12 sport and activity associations for all 50 states.
GLSEN's "Changing The Game" program offers resource downloads for AD's to help make their programs more safe and supportive for LGBTQ+ students.
A Transgender Law & Policy Institute publication providing general information and guidelines on creating athletic policies for transgender children, specifically pre-adolescent children .
In National Federation of State High School Associations, written by Pat Griffin, this article outlines 6 important steps in why/how school athletic policies can provide equal access for transgender student-athletes.
This MIAA policy update from 2014 addresses and clarifies eligibility determinations for transgender student-athletes.
A resource compilation of policies, documents, research, and guidelines to support trans athletes participation and inclusion in sports.
NCAA Sports
NCAA Sports
An excerpt from the NCAA Sport Science Institute's guide to understanding and supporting the mental wellness of LGBTQ+ student-athletes in colleges. The recommendations can easily be applied to middle and high school athletic programs.
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