1. COURSE ADVENTURE #4: SERVICE SECTORS IN
YOUR COMMUNITY
SPSC 2210:
BY PATRICK PIWOWAR

2. Public Sector
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Example #1: Indoor Swimming Pool
Name: C.G. Brown Memorial Pool
Address: 3702 Kensington Ave, Burnaby BC, V5B 4Z6
Example: It is public as it available for everyone, even
though it costs money
Connection: It connections to recreation as swimming is
done for the purpose of enjoyment and to have fun
“Community centres provide services such as fitness,
sport, age-related programs, events, arts and
leadership, that are deemed a public good” (Lunn, 2021,
p.4).
This example connects to SPSC 2210 as it involves
learning, participation and interacting with others

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Example #2: Recreational Gyms
Name: Club 16 Trevor Lindon Fitness
Address: 4199 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC, V5Y 3C6
Example: It is a public place where individuals can come to exercise and stay in shape
Connection: It connects to physical education as it involves the use of physical activity and learning
outcomes
This example connects to SPSC 2210 mainly because it relates to the coach workbooks and the
premise of the course
Public Sector

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Public Sector
Example #3: Parks & Recreation
Name: Central Park
Address: Burnaby, BC V5S 3R2
Example: It is public as walking or
hiking in a park is free and is available
to everyone
Connection: It connects to recreation
as it is done for the purpose of
enjoyment
SPSC 2210 Connection: It relates to
course themes that my group
discussed in our Teaching & Learning
coach workbook
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5. Commercial
Sector
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Example #4: Movie Theatre
Name: Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis
Address: 4700 Kingsway Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M1
Example: It is commercial as a guest must purchase a
ticket
so that they will be able to watch a movie
Connection: It connects to recreation as individuals do it
to
socialize and connect with others
SPSC 2210 Connection: It relates to the videos we
watch in
class (ex. “Don’t do That”)

6. Commercial
Sector
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Example #5: Restaurants
Name: The Keg: Steakhouse + Bar
Address: 4510 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby BC V5C 0B5
Example: It is commercial as you must pay the server
after
your meal
Connection: It connects to recreation for the purpose of
interest as individuals gather together to eat food and
socialize
SPSC 2210 Connection: Relates to our group settings
in which we talk about the course

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Commercial
Sector
Example #6: Ice Skating
Name: Kensington Complex
Address: 6159 Curtis St, Burnaby, BC V5B 4X7
Example: It is commercial as you need to purchase
tickets so that you will be able to go ice skating
Connection: It connects to coaching as some hockey
fans dream of becoming a coach or hockey player
“Commercial recreation is defined as recreation for which
the consumer pays, and for which the supplier expects to
make a profit” (MacLean, Peterson & Martin, 1985 p.220,
as cited in Karlis, 2011, p.79).
It connects to recreation as individuals must pay a
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8. Voluntary Sector
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Example #7: Athletic Club
Name: Fitness 2000 Athletic Club
Address: Tower West, 9304 Salish Court, Burnaby,
BC
Example: It is non-profit mainly because you need
to
pay the company to be allowed access to use the
equipment
Connection: It connects to the course as we
discussed main concepts about non-profit
organizations in our previous class

9. Voluntary Sector
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Example #8: Performance Theatre
Name: Michael J. Fox Theatre
Address: 7373 MacPherson Ave, Burnaby,
BC
V5J 2B7
Example: This is non-profit because
individuals must purchase tickets in order to
attend a show
Connection: It connects to recreation as
theatre is done for the purpose of
entertaining others

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Voluntary
Sector
Example #9: Community Centres
Name: Cameron Recreation Complex
Address: 9523 Cameron St, Burnaby, BC
V3J 1L6
Example: It is non-profit, as amenities
require a payment
Connection: It connects to SPSC 2210 as
coaching is one of the components that we
discuss in class
“Voluntary or non-profit organizations are
often used to describe voluntary leisure and
recreation organizations because it has
been studied from different academic fields
or disciplines” (Lunn, 2021, p.8).
It connects to recreation as these types of
organizations are planned by volunteers
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Karlis, G. (2011). Leisure and Recreation in Canadian Society: An Introduction (2nd ed).
Toronto, ON: Thompson Publishing, Inc.
Lunn, E. (2021). Course Adventure #4. Service Sectors in Your Community.
References

12. PATRICK PIWOWAR
THANK YOU!