Overview
At LSESU, we want sport and physical activity to be accessible, welcoming, and meaningful for all students, including disabled and neurodivergent students. We know that sport can sometimes feel difficult to access because of physical, social, or cultural barriers. Our goal is to remove these barriers and make participation easier and more enjoyable.
We are creating projects that engage disabled students and raise awareness of disability in sport. For neurodivergent students, we provide practical support to help make sessions easier to navigate. This includes clear event plans, accessibility guides, lower-sensory or quiet spaces, and flexible ways to join activities. These steps help reduce anxiety, build confidence, and make sport feel approachable for everyone.
We also want to build communities where students feel they belong. Sport and physical activity can help students connect, improve wellbeing, and feel empowered. By breaking down barriers and creating student-led initiatives, we aim to ensure every student, regardless of ability or neurotype, has the chance to enjoy, contribute to, and thrive in sport at LSE.
WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?
At LSESU, we are working to make sport and physical activity more inclusive for neurodivergent students by focusing on simple, effective improvements. This includes promoting awareness within sports teams, making sessions more adaptable, and introducing self-regulation strategies in recreational activities — with the aim of expanding these across campus.
Student feedback is central to this work, and we welcome your suggestions:
Neurodivergence in sport (and life) booklet
We have created the booklet below for all LSE students and staff to help better support neurodivergent students in sport and physical activity.
The booklet highlights common experiences and reactions that neurodivergent students may have, alongside practical coping strategies and clear signposting to relevant LSESU and LSE support services.
Accessibility has been central to the design of this resource. Careful consideration has been given to the language used, the layout and structure, and even the paper it is printed on, to ensure it is as inclusive and easy to engage with as possible.
Printed copies of the booklet are available around campus. If you would like to collect a copy, please contact Dan Smith (d.smith@lse.ac.uk) to arrange this.
We encourage you to share this resource with anyone who may find it useful. Our aim is to ensure that all neurodivergent students feel welcomed, supported, and confident that there is a place for them in sport at LSESU.