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Research relevant to emerging trends in recreation

A list of relevant websites and research articles for information about some emerging trends and issues in recreation.

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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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