Manchester’s Sport & Physical Activity Consultation Heath Cole Manchester City Council Sport and Leisure team
The Sport & Leisure team Sport Strategy team; working with National Governing Bodies (e.g. The FA/ RFU) and local clubs and teams Facilities Team; manage swimming pools, leisure centres, parks and data Working with communities; Sport & Physical Activity e.g. Citywide Sport Activators, community development and volunteering School Sport Team; School swim programme, and provide approved coaches
Why are we consulting? Last year Sport England agreed their 10 year forward strategy for sport and physical activity. We’re talking to residents and city-wide groups ensure our plans meets the city’s needs and matches national funding priorities. Our aim was to reach every section of the city’s population; but early feedback suggest we are not reaching people from Black & Ethnic Minorities. Manchester Sport and Physical Activity Strategy to be launched Spring 2018. Section Heading Section Subheading
Manchester’s Sport & Physical Activity Draft Priorities 1. Getting more people active 2. Help Young People enjoy being young & healthy 3. Support active people to remain active 4. Hosting world-class sporting events and inspiring people 5. Create great places to be active 6. Make it easy and accessible to be active 7. Have people to motivate us
Inactive: < 30 mins p/wk Fairly Active: 30-149 mins p/wk Reducing Inactivity Physical activity can include housework, gardening, DIY, walking, cycling, running, dance fitness, swim, gym, competitive sport; any activity that leaves you out of breath. Inactive: < 30 mins p/wk Fairly Active: 30-149 mins p/wk Inactive: >150 mins p/wk Sport England Manchester data: - Inactive Male 23.7% - Active 62.7% Inactive Female 25.1% - Active 60.1% Section Heading Section Subheading
Heath Cole, Sport & Leisure Team National Squash Centre Thank you Questions? Contact: - Heath Cole, Sport & Leisure Team National Squash Centre 13 Rowsley Street, Manchester M11 2FF Tel 0161 219 6073 Mobile: 07931101487 E-mail: h.cole@manchester.gov.uk Section Heading Section Subheading