Faculty from the kinesiology and nutrition sciences department (James Navalta, Dustin Davis) and the Center for Health Disparities Research, department of social and behavioral health (Jason Flatt) along with collaborators (Joshua D. Wooldridge - Moravian University, Juliet Moore - University of Delaware, Jafra Thomas - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Lindsey Eberman - Indiana State University, Whitley Stone - Western Kentucky University) were recently published. The paper, "Perceived Safety and Trust Shape Transgender and Gender Diverse Participation in Exercise Science: A Consensual Qualitative Research Study," was published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living as part of the research topic, Navigating the Arena: Policy Development and Decision-Making for Transgender and Non-Binary Athletes in Sports – Local and Global Perspective.

The work highlights the importance of inclusivity in exercise science research design. Transparent communication, community-engaged recruitment, inclusive practices, and trauma-informed procedures may improve representation of transgender and gender diverse individuals, strengthening scientific validity and applicability of exercise science evidence.