Department of Sport and Recreation

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Thursday 02 February 2012

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Exergaming Pilot

Thursday 02 February 2012

The Seniors Recreation Council of WA (SRC) and the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) have partnered with Amana Living – one of WA’s largest not-for-profit aged care providers – to deliver the ‘Tech Savvy Seniors – Exergaming’ pilot program.

AFL stars of the future to shine in Indigenous carnival

Monday 30 January 2012

Indigenous youths from across the state will put their football talent on show next month at the 2012 Nicky Winmar Carnival.

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Students in Sport and Recreation

Student Considering a career in the sport and recreation industry, looking for research on sport and recreation issues for an assignment or want to find out about how participating in sport and recreation can improve academic performance? Students, you have come to the right place.

This page is dedicated entirely to sport and recreation information that is relevant, and of interest, to students.

Careers in sport and recreation

A comprehensive overview of the careers and courses available in Western Australia.

Career Pathways Program

The Sport and Recreation Career Pathways Program gives participants an increased understanding of the industry and develops skills that will increase their capacity to work within the sport and recreation industry. Participants are selected into the program through an application process.

More information on careers in sport and recreation | Training and development

Industry selection criteria

What are selection criteria and how can I use this to my advantage?

Ways to get practical experience

As the sport and recreation industry is extremely competitive, it is important to gain as much practical experience as possible while you are studying.

The Lab is an online library of research on sport and recreation issues.

Multicultural resource kit: giving communities a sporting chance – Summer 2010

15 December 2010

The Australian state of Victoria's Multicultural Sport and Recreation Project aims to increase the number of on-going sporting opportunities for newly arrived, refugee background and migrant young people. The Centre for Multicultural Youth works towards creating a sport and recreation sector inclusive of diversity. This resource includes information on the benefits of diversity for inclusive clubs, the role of sport and recreation in resettlement, barriers to participation and strategies to overcome them. (Centre for Multicultural Youth)

First Youth Olympic Games officially under way in Singapore

14 August 2010

The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games officially got under way today with an Opening Ceremony at the Marina Bay Floating Stadium in downtown Singapore. (The Olympic Movement)

Why be active in sport and recreation?

Did you know that participation in sport and recreation can contribute to better educational outcomes? Research shows that children engaged in sport and recreation do better academically, are more likely to enjoy school and even complete their homework.

Participation in sport and recreation can also improve your physical and mental wellbeing, increase your self-esteem, prevent youth offending and anti-social behaviour and create stronger communities.

It helps people, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, to connect with their communities and provides social opportunities where you can have fun and make new friends. So what are you waiting for? Act now and reap the benefits of participation in sport and recreation for yourself!

Building stronger communities

The department advocates and supports projects to strengthen communities through sport and recreation.

The value of sport and recreation

Sport and recreation is not about winning, it's about helping to build stronger, healthier, happier, and safer communities. Sport and recreation is not a luxury.

Youth committee

The Youth Sport and Recreation Committee consists of young people in secondary school who are passionate about sport and recreation.

Volunteering in your community

Get involved and make a difference in your community by giving the gift of your time and effort as a volunteer. There are literally hundreds of not for profit organisations in Western Australia, including sport and recreation clubs, offering a wide variety of volunteering opportunities.

Whether volunteering on your own or with family or friends, volunteering is a hugely rewarding experience – you’ll have fun making new friends while at the same time making a contribution to your community. Find out more on the Volunteering WA website.