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<strong>Sport</strong> <strong>an</strong>d fitness are often addressed more frequently th<strong>an</strong> physical recreation in<br />
discussions of social <strong>an</strong>d public good. In particular, the <strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>an</strong>d outdoor<br />
environment provides <strong>an</strong> ideal venue <strong>for</strong> experiencing physical activity <strong>an</strong>d is<br />
conducive to providing educational <strong>an</strong>d stewardship ethics along with physical <strong>an</strong>d<br />
emotional wellbeing. This is evident in C<strong>an</strong>ada where it is noted that stewardship<br />
ethics are encouraged (C<strong>an</strong>adi<strong>an</strong> Parks/Recreation Association, 1998).<br />
The following points illustrate the weight of evidence:<br />
• According to the 1996 <strong>Sport</strong> <strong>an</strong>d Physical Activity Survey undertaken by the Hillary<br />
Commission, over one-third of [<strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>an</strong>d] adults (950,000) c<strong>an</strong> be described as<br />
inactive … taking part in less th<strong>an</strong> 2.5 hours of leisure time physical activity in a<br />
week” (NZIER, 2000, p.6).<br />
• The 1996 United States Surgeon General released <strong>an</strong> influential report on Physical<br />
Activity <strong>an</strong>d Health. This was to be reflected in the <strong>Nation</strong>al Health Committee of<br />
<strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>an</strong>d releasing its paper, “<strong>Active</strong> <strong>for</strong> Life: A Call <strong>for</strong> Action. The Health<br />
Benefits of Physical Activity” in March 1998. This latter report emphasised the<br />
lengthened life sp<strong>an</strong> through physical activity <strong>an</strong>d the reduction of cardiovascular<br />
disease risks.<br />
• The <strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>an</strong>d Health Strategy released in December 2000 itemises Physical<br />
Activity as one of the thirteen key objectives in the provision of <strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>an</strong>d’s<br />
health.<br />
• The Ministry of Health noted in 1999 that physical activity is a key modifiable risk<br />
factor to enh<strong>an</strong>ce lives, <strong>an</strong>d influences cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental<br />
illness <strong>an</strong>d osteoarthritis.<br />
<strong>New</strong> Zeal<strong>an</strong>d’s 1 st XV of Killers<br />
1 Heart disease Smoking, high blood pressure,<br />
cholesterol, physical inactivity,<br />
obesity, high fat low vegetable diet,<br />
diabetes<br />
2 Stroke High blood pressure, diabetes,<br />
smoking, physical inactivity<br />
3 Chronic lung c<strong>an</strong>cer Smoking<br />
4 Diabetes Physical inactivity, obesity<br />
5 Depression Stress, physical inactivity<br />
6 Asthma Smoking, passive smoking<br />
7 Anxiety disorder Stress<br />
8= Lung c<strong>an</strong>cer Smoking, bad diet, physical inactivity<br />
8= Road traffic accident Speed, alcohol, non seat belt use<br />
10Colorectal c<strong>an</strong>cer<br />
Low vegetable diet, physical<br />
inactivity<br />
11 Dementia Physical inactivity, other stroke risk<br />
factors<br />
12= Breast c<strong>an</strong>cer Lack of mammography screening<br />
Ministerial Task<strong>for</strong>ce on <strong>Sport</strong>, Fitness & Leisure J<strong>an</strong>uary 2001 page 38 of 153
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