Berita Kedokteran Masyarakat
The 12th UGM Public Health Symposium

North Perth Community Sport Hub: An initiative to Improve Health and Well-being in Scotland

Saroh, Siti Mei (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jun 2024

Abstract

Purpose: This initiative strives to provide children with access to high-quality community sport, fostering lifelong enjoyment and appreciation for the inherent value of physical activity. Content: The program delivers a diverse range of sporting and physical activity opportunities within local communities. Notably, it emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility, aiming to overcome barriers to participation such as transportation costs, confidence levels, prior experience, fitness levels, age, gender, childcare needs, and health concerns. Furthermore, the initiative incorporates healthy cooking lessons, creating a holistic approach to family well-being. The impact of this program are increased family participation, and facilitated a more cohesive approach to collaboration among partner organizations with shared objectives The challenges are complexities in project management and evaluation due to many external collaboratin, uneven resource distribution among participating sports clubs, and limitations associated with unfamiliar venues. Conclusion: Moving forward, the initiative seeks to incorporate stronger sports clubs and explore the potential for transitioning leadership to a parent-led community group. This approach aims to ensure the program's long-term sustainability and enhance its ability to effectively address the specific needs of diverse communities within North Perth.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

bkm

Publisher

Subject

Nursing Public Health

Description

Berita Kedokteran Masyarakat (BKM Public Health and Community Medicine) is a peer-reviewed and open access journal that deals with the fields of public health and public medicine. The topics of the article will be grouped according to the main message of the author. This focus covers areas and scope ...