Recreation 4400 Applied Major Projects

This paper identifies and discusses the barriers to participation in outdoor special events that mobility aid users in North Vancouver face. Key points include a description of mobility aid users, the parameters of mobility issues, the type of…

This research paper investigates what strategies Templeton Park & Pool can implement to retain its lifeguards and swim instructors during staff shortages. The importance of this research is understanding that swimming is more than just a…

This paper aims to address a gap in the literature regarding long-term youth involvement and the camper life cycle at residential summer camps in British Columbia, Canada. It proposes the question(s) What are the current factors within BC…

Lifeguard retention ensures the overall effectiveness and consistent safety of the aquatic facilities. The shortage of lifeguards had caused significant challenges for aquatic facilities, which led to inadequate staffing numbers, decreased morale…

The purpose of this research paper is to determine how the City of Vancouver can support seniors aged 65-80 to actively participate in physical activity through physical literacy programs. Additionally, it seeks to determine how focusing on physical…

People with disabilities face barriers that prevent them from accessing indoor recreation programs and spaces in community centers. These barriers are external, meaning they are external to people with disabilities. Examples of external barriers…

The number of international students pursuing higher education has been rising in recent years all around the world, and is expected to continue (Rivas et. al., 2019). Canada is no different; it welcomes record numbers of international students to…

This research paper aims to examine the barriers preventing preteens from engaging in recreation and how the Fleetwood Town Centre can improve its current outreach strategy to increase participation in youth recreation services for preteens aged 10-…

The Parks, Culture and Recreation departments in municipalities have a responsibility to support the growth and meet community needs through programming, facility creation, and funding and financial support. This requires recreation professionals to…

In Vancouver, BC, the population of older adults is projected to rise to unprecedented numbers over the next two decades. It is imperative that support structures begin to be developed now to help this population segment in their pursuit of…