Topic 7- 3 Sectors of Leisure Flashcards
Provincial/territorial government provides ..
resources to municipal governments which acknowledge as the primary agent delivery equitable public recreation services
Provincial/territorial government plan and support ..
recreation research w special emphasis on applied research projects and dissemination of recreation research findings on the field
Provincial/territorial government meet regularly with other provinces and federal ministers and officials to..
coordinate programs and resources, share info and identify approaches or methods that have proven successful
MB municipal relations
recreation and regional services for children and youth opportunities. most important in Manitoba **
Other province of Manitoba recreation services
- MB sport, cultural and heritage
- MB sustainable development
- MB health, active living and seniors
- Travel Manitoba
Municipal government
mandate is usually to offer recreation services that directly address the needs of the general public
Municipal mandate may include
- encourage development of recreation programs
- act as a catalyst for recreation development in the community
Municipal governments are closet to the..
people likely to respond more quickly and effectively to the recreation needs of the community
City of Winnipeg
community services department, recreation and leisure services (library), responsible for leisure guide, pools, arena, parks, etc
Commercial recreation refers to the provision of leisure an recreation services at ..
a cost with ultimate intent to make profit
Commercial recreation is a ..
business oriented approach used to offer leisure and recreation products and services to society. recreation for which the consumer pays and which supplier expects to make profit
Commercial recreation characteristics
seasonal operations, service specialized clientele, niche markets based on commitment to limited participation (rock climbing) quality products are critical. can depend on trends
Trends in commercial recreation
cutbacks in public sector recreation will open doors for this sector.
international, national, regional, local, economic conditions affect ability of people for recreation and leisure
Demographic changes underlie significant changes in..
the market for leisure and recreation
Foreign policy, war, terrorist activity alter..
tourism choices or destinations
Positive impacts of commercial recreation
- increase in employment opportunities
- stimulation of local economies
Negative impacts of commercial recreation
- crime may increase since tourists can be easy prey
- increased land values can backfire on young residents wanting to buy property
- natural and cultural resources can be overused to point of running them
Many types of commercial recreation have high ..
failure rates and/or short life cycles resulting in unemployment and decreased economic contribution to local communities
Other names of voluntary sector and leisure
non profit, non government, 3rd sector
Natures of voluntary sector
- organized
- voluntary
- self governing
- non profit distribution
- private
Public sector and leisure
federal government and recreation.
Equitable provision of leisure services
public leisure services ensure that resident have full and equal access to the various services and facilities provided.
Leisure services are considered to be for the public..
good and deed to be of the social value
What does equitable mean
quality of being equal or fair as is based on notions of fairness, impartially or justice
Provision based on equality
each person will receive the same number of services or the same benefits from those services as everyone else
Equal inputs
each person will receive the same amount if services as everyone else
Equal outputs
residents in the community are to receive the same benefits from the provision of leisure services
Provision based on need
services are provided to those groups and those area within the community that are deemed to be socially or economically disadvantaged. redistribute resources in a manner that assist or compensates groups that might now other have ability to access recreation opportunities (determine need is challenge)
Provision based on demands
provision of services is deemed to be most equitable if it responds according to the demand expressed by residents
Demand can be expressed by:
- participation in community
- advocacy
Participation in the community
with those groups or areas that demonstrate the highest levels of participation receiving more services
Advocacy
those groups within the community that lobby most effectively for resources fro resources are more likely to receive them
Provision based on the market
services are distributed based on three strategies: taxes, willingness to pay for services and least cost approach
Challenges to achieve equitable provision
political environment, communities grow and evolve and increasing pressure to generate more revenue for services
Canadian constitution and leisure/recreation
charter of rights and freedom
Charter of rights and freedom
most closely relates to leisure and recreation is the fourth fundamental freedom states as freedom of association
Freedom of association
closely linked to leisure and recreation since it allows individuals for form groups and associations to fulfill basic leisure and recreation services
Federal government
mandate about what’s good for society. generally acts in consultation w provinces. mainly involves itself in those activities that are national
Main departments that are directly related to leisure and recreation in Canada
- Canadian heritage
- health Canada
- environment and climate change Canada
- innovation, science and economic development Canada
