A list of relevant websites and research articles for information about some emerging trends and issues in recreation.
Related topics: recreation,research
Research and statistics can be very useful in justifying your ideas when applying for grants and sponsorship. You may also be amazed at what you can find out about your area.
The Value of Parks to the social, cultural, environmental and economic health of the community.
Health and the Environment
User Research Report
Everybody gets to play
Healthy Parks Healthy People
The Value of Parks
Safety in public swimming pools-the incidence of accidents and the circumstances surrounding accidents in public swimming pools.
Injury Research Report
WA Pool Safety
Actual vs Perceived Risk of engaging in adventure or extreme recreation activities.
Article available from the DSR Information Centre.
Article available from the DSR Information Centre.
Article available from the DSR Information Centre.
National Incidence Database Project
Article available from the DSR Information Centre.
These articles can be obtained from the DSR Information Centre at www.dsr.wa.gov.au
Participation trends in non organised and physical recreation activities.
Participation in physical recreation
The Lab
2007-08 Active Survey
2009 Exercise, Recreation & Sport Survey
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) collect and publish statistics on a number of issues relating to sport and recreation including participation, expenditure, international trade, employment, earnings, volunteers, attendance, retailing, manufacturi
The ABS publishes several publications and articles relevant to Sport and Recreation
The WA Government in partnership with ABS have developed ABS@ which is a webpage developed as a central depository for statistical material to be shared between agencies.
Census data provides a snapshot of information about the Australian population and its characteristics.
The theme page contains statistical data related to recreation, leisure and sport.
The Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey (ERASS) is a joint initiative of the Australian Sports Commission and the state and territory government agencies responsible for sport and recreation, that was first conducted in 2001.
Promoted under the be active wa banner, the Taskforce links government and community agencies to strengthen the promotion and development of physical activity programs for healthy lifestyles, for the environment and to build stronger communities.
Publications and reports from the SCORS Research Group (SRG) is a sub-committee of the Standing Committee on Recreation and Sport.
Australian Sports Commission Information Centre (library) website
