Training for SAMH

14th October 2024

LGBTIQ+ inclusion training - SAMH Physical Activity and Sport Team

On Wednesday 9th October LEAP Sports delivered an LGBTIQ+ inclusion training for 12 members of Scottish Association of Mental Health’s (SAMH) Physical Activity and Sport team. The training is part of wider partnership being developed between the two charities. SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity providing over 70 services in communities across Scotland, including in sport since 2009.

The training covered LGBTIQ+ terminology and inclusive language, a discussion of LGBTIQ+ people's experience to accessing, participating and excelling in sport and the impact of these barriers on their mental and physical health and social connections. 

In the afternoon we focused on how to create an inclusive sporting environment, and spent time on case studies from LEAP Sports projects and our club network 

A member of the SAMH team commented; “Really great training! Both trainers were very knowledgeable and there was plenty of room for questions. The interactive activities were great… this was a great opportunity for us to use our learning.”

If you’re interested in LGBTIQ+ inclusion training please contact info@leapsports.org