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Active recreation

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Active recreation
Active recreation is non-competitive physical activity for the purpose of wellbeing and enjoyment.

This includes activities like walking, swimming, cycling, equipment-based exercise, fishing, running and yoga which can occur independently or with the involvement of a ‘provider’ group or organisation. Sport NZ provides resources and funding to help provide quality and accessible active recreation opportunities to meet the diverse needs of rangatahi in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Active Rec Report Venn Diagram
The scope of active recreation

These domains represent the diversity of active recreation opportunities, and the different sectors, organisations and providers that might support these activities. Not all forms of active recreation will fit neatly into one of these five domains, and many forms of activity may sit across, or between, these areas. For example, parkour may be artistic movement that also occurs in an outdoor setting, and some dance classes might have a very strong focus on exercise and fitness.

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