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Marchand, Geneviève; Sanford, Paul – Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 2017
Although participation in outdoor recreation activities is a right and is essential for the health of individuals and their communities, not all communities have access to outdoor recreation opportunities. Fortunately, many successful outdoor programs at colleges and universities are already in place around the country. These programs have the…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Disadvantaged, Recreational Activities, Focus Groups
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Stickley, Theodore; Crosbie, Brian; Hui, Ada – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2012
The Stage Life was a participatory arts programme for people attending a day services provision in Nottinghamshire. The uniqueness of this programme was that it was provided in a local disused cinema acquired by the local authority for community-based activities amongst disadvantaged groups. The Stage Life aimed to build the community arts…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Disadvantaged, Art Activities, Young Adults
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Withall, J.; Jago, R.; Fox, K. R. – Health Education Journal, 2011
Objective: Physical activity can reduce the risk of several chronic diseases. Such diseases are most prevalent in economically-disadvantaged groups where physical activity levels are consistently lower. There is a need to engage disadvantaged groups in programmes to increase physical activity. This case study examined programmes on offer in a…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Disadvantaged, Attendance Patterns, Neighborhoods