Drowning is a major public health issue, resulting in the loss of an average of 11 people every day, along with countless nonfatal drowning incidents. In an effort to address what is one of the top causes of death among adults and children in the United States, the inaugural U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan (USNWSAP) aims to unite communities and help put an end to preventable drowning tragedies.
Data-driven decision-making is the process of making organizational decisions based on facts in place of (or to support) opinion or instinct.1 It informs and validates a course of action before committing to it and offers several benefits.
The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and the U.S. Soccer Foundation announced a new strategic partnership to scale the Foundation’s Coach-Mentor Training to ensure that more coaches are trained in social and emotional skills and its abuse prevention and positive youth development best practices.
In an analysis of the FY 23 U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) RAISE Grants, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation’s largest trails and active transportation advocacy organization, found that this round of funding marks the program’s most far-reaching commitment to connecting people and places by trails and other active transportation infrastructure.
To further its commitment to making a difference for people, supporting communities and bringing positive change to the world, Bobcat Company announced its sponsorship of Park and Recreation Month.
Ecore International, a leader in upcycling rubber into high-performance surfaces, announced the launch of its TRUcircularity program, which aims to eliminate rubber waste by recycling and reimagining every end-of-life rubber floor.
A recent study from the American Council on Exercise revealed consistent evidence that personalized exercise programming optimizes training responsiveness and positively impacts cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness and cardiometabolic health.
Our 16th Annual Salary Survey
Our annual Salary Survey takes a closer look at the salary and career information of more than 1,000 professionals who responded to the Industry Report survey.
Add Competition to Your Aquatic Program Lineup
Learn-to-swim is the foundation of all other programs, but what if you want to offer more? Consider adding competitive programs like water polo, diving and more to grow your aquatic program lineup.
Inclusive Playgrounds Continue to Expand Play Possibilities
Inclusive play continues to expand as more and more facilities seek ways to make sure everyone is able to enjoy the playground. Learn more about how this trend continues to develop.
