1. U.S. Trends in Recreation & Sport

2. 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

3. Driving Issues & Trends  Obesity 65% overweight 10% of all preschoolers 15.8% of children ages 6-11 16.1% of teens ages 12-19

4. 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

5. Driving Issues & Trends  Increase physical activity Building bike trails Developing facilities (ie. Fitness, senior)

6. Driving Issues & Trends  Increase physical activity Programming  After school programs & camps  Sports  Seniors  Parent/tot programs  Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program

7. Driving Issues & Trends  Aging Population Boomers (1946-1964) want experiences Are more physically active Have more money to spend (disposable income) Traveling Healthy longer

8. Driving Issues & Trends  Facilities are changing Super facilities Adventure recreation in urban settings Greening of facilities Accessible facilities  People with disabilities  Low income

9. 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

10. Driving Issues & Trends  Programming People with disabilities At risk youth Low income youth After school & camps Diversity Public art

11. Driving Issues & Trends  Funding problems Pay to play Sponsorships Fundraising Subsidy levels Cuts in programs

12. Driving Issues & Trends  Youth Sports Pay to play Overscheduled child Injuries Parents out of control

13. Driving Issues & Trends  Reduction in outdoor program participation Fewer visitors to national parks & outdoor activities  Reduced access to these resources

14. 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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