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Slide 2 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Lets get physical! The policy landscape for physical activity in BC BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Suzanne Allard Strutt Chief Executive Officer BC Recreation & Parks Association Slide 3 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Lets get physical! The policy landscape for physical activity in BC BCRPA 2014 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Suzanne Allard Strutt Chief Executive Officer BC Recreation & Parks Association Slide 4 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape The policy environment National Recreation Framework Active Canada 20/20 BC Physical activity strategy and action plan Important considerations for increasing physical activity levels Some priorities for supporting physical activity Slide 5 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Strategic Framework for Recreation in Canada The renewal of recreation based on clear goals and underlying values and principles A process that began at the 2011 National Recreation Summit; two years of consultations Guides action towards engagement in recreation experiences that foster the wellbeing of individuals, communities and environments Slide 6 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 7 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 8 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 9 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 10 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 11 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 12 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Action Groups: Active Transportation Accessibility / Diversity Schools Active Play Slide 13 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 14 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape BC Physical Activity Strategy and Action Plan Framework for Physical Activity in Western Australia, 2012-2016 To strengthen public policy To increase research into practice To provide appropriate environments/programs To increase public motivation and understanding To promote partnerships Overlays Active Canada 20/20 PA Leadership Table Slide 15 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Scan of existing physical activity programs Community Design Targeted Information and Public Education Policy Development Change & Implementation High Quality Accessible Programs and Services Slide 16 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Areas of focus In-person consultations Stakeholder survey Slide 17 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Priorities: Built and Natural Environments Comprehensive School Health Early Years Primary Care Settings Aboriginal / First Nations Slide 18 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Important considerations for increasing physical activity levels: 1.Demographic changes 2.Rate of urbanization 3.Challenges in public health 4.Growing economic inequality 5.Social challenges Slide 19 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 20 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 21 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 22 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 23 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 24 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Some priorities for supporting physical activity: 1.Active, healthy people and communities 2.Equity and inclusiveness 3.People connected to nature Slide 25 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 26 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 27 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 28 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 29 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 30 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Physical activity policy landscape Slide 31 BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Thank you! BC RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION sstrutt@bcrpa.bc.ca www.bcrpa.bc.ca