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Position statement on mature-aged sport and recreation

The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) supports access and opportunities for mature-aged participation in sport and recreation and physical activity because of the physical, social and emotional benefits it offers.

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Position StatementThe main barriers to being more active for those aged 60 years or more include: poor health, lack of time, being too old and lack of motivation. Motivators to participation include improved fitness enjoyment, weight control, reduced risk of disease and feeling better about oneself.

DSR has been funded to undertake research into physical activity service provision and marketing to seniors in regional Western Australia to contribute to the implementation of the Active Ageing Strategy.

DSR supports the work of the Seniors Recreation Council of WA, a volunteer-run organisation assuming an advocacy role for seniors in the field of sport and recreation.

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