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REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting:
General Purpose and Administration Committee
Date:
October 17, 2005
Resolution #: F.PlVlfl O-Ot5
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Report #: CSD-13-05
File#:
By-law #:
Subject:
DURHAM LIVES! PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES - YOUTH FITNESS
INITIATIVES
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CSD-13-05 be received;
2. THAT Council endorse participation in the Durham Lives! Youth Fitness
Initiatives FORTHWITH.
Submitted
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Reviewed b' - --l ,
Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
J.. ph P. Caruana,
I J rector of Community Services
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-5506
REPORT NO.: CSD-13-05 PAGE 2
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 For the past three years, the Community Services Department has been
involved with the provincially funded, Durham Lives! Physical Activity working
group. The working group consists of representation from the Region of
Durham Health Department, Town of Ajax, City of Oshawa, City of Pickering,
Town of Whitby, as well as our own Municipality of Clarington. As an extension
of our own fitness services, the group’s mandate is to provide an awareness of
physical activity and fitness as well as promote the opportunity for all to exercise
in community facilities.
1.2 In response to the growing trend in health and wellness, one of Durham Lives!
initiatives this year is to focus on the development of Youth Fitness programs.
The purpose of the program is to raise awareness among young people in our
community, of the need for physical activity and the services and programs
offered in our own facilities.
1.3 On Sunday, October 23, 2005, the Courtice Community Complex will be holding
a youth open house night. Youth will be invited to visit our fitness facility, try out
the equipment and find out more information about Teen Fit Club, a program
that will begin in January 2006.
1.4 Teen Fit Club will be led by a certified Fitness Trainer at the Courtice Community
Complex. The trainer will guide participants through a 12-week program aimed
at developing awareness of the benefits of physical activity and improving the
health and wellness of young people in our community.
2.0 COMMENTS
2.1 Teen Fit Club will be open to youth aged 13-17 years of age. The 12-week
program will cover topics such as:
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Healthy Lifestyle
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Fitness Assessment
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Principles of Training
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Proper Fitness Facility Etiquette
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Body Image
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Core Conditioning
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Sport Conditioning
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Circuit & Interval training
REPORT NO.: CSD-13-05 PAGE 3
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2.2 Upon completion of the Durham Lives! Teen Fit Club program, youth who do not
meet the minimum age requirement of 15 years for our Fitness Centre Youth
Membership category will be eligible to purchase a membership.
2.3 Promotions for the Youth Open House as well as Teen Fit Club will occur in the
Clarington This Week, Clarington Infolink, in-house signage and newsletters as
well as through area schools.
2.4 In addition, Teen Fit Club will be advertised through the Clarington EazyReg
website and in the Winter 2006 Community Guide.
3.0 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
3.1 This twelve week program will be run only if there are a minimum number of
registrants to ensure a revenue-neutral or revenue-generating position.
Projected staff expenses will be $305.00. To offset this cost, we will require a
minimum of 4 participants at a registration fee of $85.00 each. The program
capacity is ten registrations. If registrations exceed demand, additional sessions
may be offered. Based on inquiries and interest received to date, we do not
anticipate an issue gaining registration into this program.
4.0 CONCLUSION
4.1 In collaboration with the Durham Lives! Youth Fitness initiative, the Community
Services Department of the Municipality of Clarington looks forward to
encouraging more young people to lead healthy lifestyles!