Participation in leisure activities - Denmark & Sri Lanka

What is the general correlation between economic growth and leisure participation?

Positive correlation

As economic development increases, so does leisure & sport participation

Define economic development

The growth of a countries economy including increase in income, wealth distribution, and resource availability.

Define leisure participation

Participation in activities done for entertainment, relaxation, and fun

Name a HIC

Denmark

Name an LIC

Sri Lanka

HDI ranking:

1. Denmark

2. Sri Lana

1. 6th

2. 73rd

Annual salary:

1. Denmark

2. Sri Lanka

1. $46000

2. $2600

Yearly working hours:

1. Denmark

2. Sri Lanka

1. 1400

2. 1900

Vacation days per year:

1. Denmark

2. Sri Lanka

1. 25

2. 14

Gender gap:

1. Denmark

2. Sri Lanka

1. Very little gap

2. Larger gap due to cultural expectations, gender gap, societal roles, socioeconomic status

How is denmark encouraging people to take part in sporting events?

• A “Move for Life” initiative aiming to make Denmark the most acitve nation by 2025

• Cities host low cost sporting events

• Over 9000 local sport clubs

• Cycling paths, free outdoor gyms

How does Sri Lanka encourage participation in sports?

• Partnerships with UNICEF to provide sport facilities to kids

• Government investments to improve sport facilities like gyms, running tracks

• Global partnerships e.g. Athletics Australia

• Increased education of eating healthy and importance of exercise