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Physical Activity Disparity Identified in Ethnically Diverse Communities as Lockdowns Continue Through the Covid-19 Pandemic
Sporting Equals reviewed the latest Active Lives data (Sport England, October 2020) to understand the effect the first lockdown had on activity levels amongst ethnically diverse communities compared to the same period in the previous year. This revealed the level of impact the pandemic has already had on activity levels, and the continued effect that is likely to have as we weather through another lockdown.
As we reach peak winter, it is clear that figures of inactivity are likely to increase. Restricted access to sports facilities and colder temperatures making outdoor exercise increasingly difficult, is expected to have a detrimental impact on activity levels amongst all communities. The Sporting Equals Active Lives Adult Survey, Corona Report (2020) highlights activity levels during the first lockdown from mid-March to mid-May 2020, to gain an insight into activity levels pre and post-lockdown. From this we were able to draw conclusions and recommendations to help close the growing disparities gap between ethnically diverse communities and their White counterparts.
Unsurprisingly, the data found that inactivity increased during the first national lockdown. However, the lockdown had a disproportionately negative impact with activity levels (of at least 150 mins a week) dropping within those specifically from Asian (14%), Black (14.2%), Chinese (13%) and Other Ethnic (17.9%) backgrounds. Drops in activity levels compared to the same period in 2019 indicates that these communities are likely to find it harder than ever to find new ways to stay active during this third national lockdown.
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