Course
Adventure #4 –
Service Sectors
in Your
Community
AMIR ADNAN SHEIKH

Public Sectors
Provide services that are necessities, for the good of society, and enable fitness, sport, age-related
programs, events, arts, leadership etc. (Lunn, 2021, p.3)

Chuck Bailey Rec
Centre
Address: 13458 107A Avenue Surrey, BC
Service Sector: Public sector - This
recreation centre provides access to
activities and programs related to Fitness,
sport, age-related programs, events, arts,
leadership, etc. (e.g. Gymnasium, fitness
studio, seniors lounge, preschool programs).
These programs are necessary for the “good
of society” (Lunn, 2021, p.3).
Connection to SPSC 2210: Connects to
recreation as the recreation centre provides
access to programs and activities that are
“essential to a person’s physical and social
well-being and to overall quality of
life”(Lunn,2021, p.5). Furthermore, the rec
centre provides access to opportunities and
activities that are “deemed valuable by
society” (e.g. reading room, skate park,
basketball courts.) (Lunn,2021, p.3)
Image retrieved from: https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/recreation-facilities/chuck-bailey-recreation-
centre

Holland Park
Address: 13428 Old Yale Rd. Surrey, BC
Service Sector: Public Sector- According
to Lunn, the following criteria of the park
categorize it into the public sector
category: Access to the park is for the
public good and access to it is free, costs
of the park are paid through tax revenue,
the focused clientele is the general public
(2021, p.3).
Connection to SPSC 2210: Connects to
recreation as the park acts as a means of
satisfying a person’s “fundamental human
need[s] (Lunn, 2021, p.5). As mentioned
on the website, the park is considered the
“central park of surrey” (City of Surrey,
2021) and thus “play[s] a significant role in
the creation of cohesive and quality
communities.”(Lunn, 2021, p.5).
Image retrieved from: https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/holland-park

Unwin Outdoor
Pool
Address: 13313 68 ave. Surrey, BC
Service Sector: Public Sector- Access to
the park is for the public good and access
to it is free. Costs of the park are paid
through tax revenue. The focused
clientele is the general public. In addition
to this, The City of Surrey works alongside
the non-profit organization Red Cross to
provide swimming lessons at a cost (City
of Surrey, 2021).
Connection to SPSC 2210: Connects to
recreation as the pool “reinforces values
and ideals of establishing and maintaining
a healthy lifestyle to the use” (Lunn,
2021).
Image retrieved from: https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/recreation-facilities/unwin-outdoor-pool

Commercial/Private Sectors
Provide services that are offered for a cost and are “profit oriented”, based on “consumer desire” and
generate “revenue from fees” (Lunn, 2021).

Landmark
Cinemas Guildford
Address: 15051 101 Ave, Surrey, BC
Service Sector: Private Sector: Services
are offered for a cost and are “profit
oriented”(Lunn,2021, p.6). The service
provided is access to films which is based
on “consumer desire”(Lunn,2021,p.6).
Furthermore, the originating authority of
the cinema is a corporation known as
Landmark Cinema of Canada Inc.
Connection to SPSC 2210: It connects to
recreation as it provides a service that is
“deemed valuable by society” (Lunn,
2021, p.3) however are not a necessity for
well-being. It provides the services for the
purpose of entertainment, which is paid
through fees paid by the customer.
Image retrieved from: https://www.surreynowleader.com/home/new-look-landmark-theatre-reopens-in-
guildford-with-valerian-movie-opening/

Orange Theory
Fitness
Address: 12101 72 ave, Surrey, BC
Service Sector: Private Sector: Services
are offered for a cost and are “profit
oriented”.
Connection to SPSC 2210: It connects to
recreation as it provides a service that is
“deemed valuable by society”.
Furthermore, it also falls into physical
activity and coaching as the fitness
centres provide fitness classes that are
run by a coach.
Image retrieved from: https://www.orangetheory.com/en-ca/

World Martial Arts
Address: 11939 88th ave, surrey, BC
Service Sector: Private Sector- Services are
offered for physical education and wellness,
however at a cost. The service offered is not
a necessity for human well-being however it
does satisfy “consumer desire”(Lunn,2021,
p.6) for self-defense knowledge.
Furthermore, it’s finances are based on
“revenue from fees” categorizing it as part of
the commercial sector (Lunn, 2021, p.6)
Connection to SPSC 2210: Connects to
Physical education - Their values are based
on “educat[ing} and train[ing} our students
and families so that they are empowered to
protect themselves and to maintain optimal
health.” (World Martial Arts, n.d.). As such,
they are providing access to a for profit
service that educates individuals on living
healthier lifestyles and self-defence. It also
connects to coaching as the training is
provided by a “master” through whom
students learn through.
Image retrieved from: https://worldtkd.ca/

Commercial/Private Sectors
Provide services that are offered for a cost and are “profit oriented”, based on “consumer desire” and
generate “revenue from fees” (Lunn, 2021).

Boys and Girls
Club
Address: 11339 84 Ave, Delta, BC
Service Sector: Non-profit - Relies on
support from sponsors and fundraisers to
maintain and provide services.
Connection to SPSC 2210: It connects
to recreation and physical education as
the club gives access to programs that
include arts and crafts, game nights, and
overnight camps. They also provide
physical education through their sport
development programs.
Image retrieved from: https://www.delta-optimist.com/living/youth-nights-program-provides-self-
esteem-and-skills-to-deal-with-challenges-3080974

REC For Kids
Society
Address: 13379 68 ave, Surrey, BC
Service Sector: Non-profit - Relies on
support from sponsors and fundraisers to
maintain and provide services.
Furthermore it doesn’t consist of paid
staff, rather it relies on volunteers to serve
as staff.
Connection to SPSC 2210: Deemed as
Recreation as REC for kids provides
access to facilities and equipment that
allows participation in sport and leisure.
Furthermore, as stated on their website,
they provide their services to allow
children to be healthy, to be active and to
have fun.
Image retrieved from: https://www.reliance-foundry.com/blog/rec-for-kids

Tong Louie YMCA
Address: 14988 57 Ave. Surrey, BC
Service Sector: Non-profit - Its financial
base is funded by grants from municipal,
provincial and federal governments and
through sponsorships. As stated by Lunn,
another factor that makes this institution
non-profit is based on the idea that
program fees are charged “to generate
enough profit to cover costs only” (2021,
p.8).
Connection to SPSC 2210: Deemed as
Recreation as the Tong Louie Family
YMCA offers programs such as day
camps, fitness training and aquatics. As
such, the facility provides access to
activities that are “ essential to a person’s
physical and social well-being” (Lunn,
2020)
Image retrieved from:
http://www.ymcastrongfoundations.org/Locations/Surrey/Newton/Tong-Louie-
Family-YMCA

References
City of Surrey, 2021. Holland Park. Retrieved from: https://www.surrey.ca/parks-
recreation/parks/holland-park
City of Surrey, 2021. Unwin outdoor pool. Retrieved from: https://www.surrey.ca/parks-
recreation/recreation-facilities/unwin-outdoor-pool
Lunn, E., 2021. Adventure #4 Service Sectors in Your Community, SPSC 2210: Foundations of
physical education, recreation & coaching coursepack (pp. 1-10). Douglas College.
World Martial Arts, n.d. Retrieved from https://worldtkd.ca/