U.S. Trends in Recreation & Sport

Recreation & Sport Delivery Public sector (GO)

Parks & programs at local, state, federal levels

Nonprofit sector (NGO) YMCA, Girl Guides

Commercial sector Fitness, tourism, golf, bowling

A note about economics &

funding

Driving Issues & Trends Obesity

65% overweight 10% of all preschoolers 15.8% of children ages 6-11 16.1% of teens ages 12-19

Driving Issues & Trends Inactivity

Women less active than men Poor less active than middle & upper class Educated more active than non-educated Caucasians & Asians more active than other races

Driving Issues & Trends Increase physical activity

Building bike trails Developing facilities (ie. Fitness, senior)

Driving Issues & Trends Increase physical activity

Programming After school programs & camps Sports Seniors Parent/tot programs Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program

Driving Issues & Trends Aging Population

Boomers (1946-1964) want experiences Are more physically active Have more money to spend (disposable income) Traveling Healthy longer

Driving Issues & Trends Facilities are changing

Super facilities Adventure recreation

in urban settings Greening of facilities Accessible facilities

People with disabilities Low income

Driving Issues & Trends Professional Sports

New arenas Sin taxes, bed taxes, gambling revenues, sponsorships

Overpaid male athletes, increased ticket prices Growth in women’s professional sports

WNBA – 13 teams Soccer, softball, golf

Enhancement drug use

Driving Issues & Trends Programming

People with disabilities At risk youth Low income youth After school & camps Diversity Public art

Driving Issues & Trends Funding problems

Pay to play Sponsorships Fundraising Subsidy levels Cuts in programs

Driving Issues & Trends Youth Sports

Pay to play Overscheduled child Injuries Parents out of control

Driving Issues & Trends Reduction in outdoor program participation

Fewer visitors to national parks & outdoor activities Reduced access to these resources

Driving Issues & Trends People vacationing closer to home

Rising gas prices…. Hotels Plane tickets Food

Becoming a tourist in your own community

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