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 - GII of 0.009

2. Larger gap due to cultural expectations, gender gap, societal roles, socioeconomic status - GII of 0.37

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

• Vibrant volunteer culture in elderly

• 67% of kids take part in after school activities with 37% continuing after graduation

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

• Pink volley ball to close gender gap with 600 young girls involved

• Temples, churches & mosques host traditional dance classes

What are the prevention factors of participation in Sri Lanka?

Hindu & Muslim populations prioritise household responsibilities with negative attitudes towards girls participation in sport