Robyn CockburnRobyn Cockburn

Working Together to Help Your Community be Active

Community RecreationCommunity Recreation

Conceptual FrameworkConceptual FrameworkCommunity recreation is

Freely chosenEnd in itselfFun and enjoyable

Outcome of community recreation isSelf developmentCommunity development

Contribution to healthPhysical fitnessCreative expressionSelf developmentChallenge and extensionSense of achievementSocial interaction

Promoting physical activityPromoting physical activity

Physical activity promotion is most successful when:Matches people’s sense of who they are

People have choice

It is enjoyable and fun

Builds on what they already know

Builds connections, social networks and friendships

Framework for Framework for developmentdevelopment

Leisure life stagesLeisure life stages

Independent young

Couples activities

New parent

Family focused

Empty nesters

Retirees

Older adults

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Who provides recreation?Who provides recreation?Local government

poolsrecreation centrescommunity centresrecreation programmes & eventswalkways

Self-providedGardeningHouseworkDIY

Commercial providersFitness centres and gymsIndoor sportsDance studiosYoga Professional coaches (golf, tennis)

Health providersWater therapyTai ChiOtago Exercise Programme

Community clubs, groupsWaka ama, kapa hakaSportDanceWalkingTrips and outingsVolunteeringSocial clubsService groups

Recreation is…Recreation is…

Recreation can be…Recreation can be…

Recreation can…Recreation can…

contribute to the wellbeing of individuals……..and communities

connect people with themselves …

………..and others

ReflectionReflection

Seeking and realising a style of life gives leisure its greatest significance

(Dumazedier)

Key messagesKey messagesCommunity recreation is:

Collaborative

Responds to community needs

Works with communities to build on strengths

Simple, straightforward,sustainable solutions