#OurSwimStory - Executive Summary
- Date Published
- Nov 2023
- Publisher(s)
- The Black Swimming Association (BSA)
- Document Type
- Report
- More Info
- https://thebsa.co.uk/ourswimstory/
- Themes
- Economic Impact, Education*, Health & Wellbeing*, Infrastructure & Travel*, Physical Activity, Social & Community*, Strategy & Policy, Under Represented Groups*
- Sub Themes
- Mental Health, Physical Health, Facilities, Ethnically Diverse Communities, Lower socio-economic groups
- Geographic Area
- National
- Lifestages
- Children & Young People, Adults, Older Adults
- Sport / Activity
- Canoeing, Fishing, Rowing, Sailing, Swimming, Aerobics, Gym/Health Club, Mental Health, Weight Management
The BSA commissioned #OurSwimStory: A conversation with Black and Asian communities about aquatic activity and water safety, in response to the underrepresentation of people of African, Caribbean, and Asian heritage in swimming and aquatics, and their lack of water safety knowledge, which places these communities at high risk of drowning.
#OurSwimStory is a landmark research project, exploring the lived experiences with water safety and aquatic activity of over 1,400 adults from Black, Asian, and other ethnically diverse backgrounds. The research identified significant barriers to safe aquatic engagement and presented recommendations aimed at increasing water safety awareness and aquatic participation.
The full report is available to view here: https://thebsa.co.uk/ourswimstory/
