2. THE PUBLIC
SECTOR
“Communal good of society-enhancing the quality of life and
well-being of citizens”(Lunn,2021).
There are many examples of the public sector within various
communities, all of which provide opportunities for everyone,
especially those at a disadvantage (Lunn,2021, p.3).
Some of these examples include parks, open spaces and are
generally not concerned with a profit(Lunn, 2021, p.3).
3. UNLEASH ENERGY: ENERGIZE BOOTCAMP
4567 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY, BURNABY, BC V5C 3Z6
• Nature of service – Accessible for all
fitness levels
• Service Orientation – Empowers
individuals through fitness
• Financial Base – Free
• Originating Authority- individual
• Clientele – General Public
4. STANLEY PARK
LOCATION: DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER
• Nature of service – Necessary for society,
indirectly/directly benefits everyone(Lunn,2021, p.3).
• Service Orientation – Promotes health and wellness
through free access to nature trails
• Financial Base – Free
• Originating Authority – Government
• Clientele – General Public
5. DUNBAR COMMUNITY CENTRE
4747 DUNBAR STREET
VANCOUVER BC, CANADA V6S 2H2
• Nature of service – Necessary for society,
indirectly/directly benefits everyone(Lunn,2021,
p.3).
• Service Orientation – Empowers individuals
through fitness, sport and events(Lunn, 2021,
p.3).
• Financial Base – Free
• Originating Authority –City of Vancouver
• Clientele – General Public
6. SPSC 2210: CONNECTION
• All three examples including: Energize Bootcamp, Stanley Park and the Dunbar
community centre all are physical education, recreation and coaching examples.
• This is because they all contribute to a person’s physical and social-well being
and to overall quality of life(Lunn, 2021, p.5)
• All groups of individuals including: age groups, both genders, special interest
groups and ethnic groups can take part in one way or another(Lunn, 2021, p.5)
• All three serve a total need for the community, and plays a significant role in the
cohesion and quality of communities(Lunn, 2021, p.5).
7. THE PRIVATE
SECTOR
• Recreation where profit is involved.
• Consists of five categories which are: travel and tourism,
entertainment services, leisure services, hospitality/food
and retail (Lunn, 2021, p.6).
• Local recreation is generally divided into
outdoor/indoor commercial recreation, as well as clubs
(Lunn, 2021, p.6).
8. FITNESS WORLD
2150 W BROADWAY, VANCOUVER BC V6K 4L9
• Nature of service – Provided for a cost;
profit oriented (Lunn, 2021, p.6).
• Service Orientation –Based on demand,
expected high quality(Lunn, 2021, p.6).
• Financial Base – Revenue from fees
• Originating Authority – Individuals,
Corporation(Lunn, 2021, p.7).
• Clientele – Mostly general public,
anyone who can afford service(Lunn,
2021, p.7).
9. KRAV MAGA & FITNESS
1805 W BROADWAY, VANCOUVER BC V6J 1Y5
• Nature of service – Provided for a cost;
profit oriented (Lunn, 2021, p.6).
• Service Orientation –Based on demand,
expected high quality(Lunn, 2021, p.6).
• Financial Base – Revenue from fees
• Originating Authority – Individuals
(Lunn, 2021, p.7).
• Clientele – Mostly general public,
anyone who can afford service(Lunn,
2021, p.7).
10. SUMMER DAY CAMPS
CITY OF VANCOUVER (OFFERED THROUGH MANY COMMUNITY
CENTRES)
• Nature of service – Provided for a cost; profit oriented
(Lunn, 2021, p.6).
• Service Orientation –Based on demand, expected high
quality(Lunn, 2021, p.6).
• Financial Base – Revenue from fees
• Originating Authority – Government
• Clientele – Specific market group, anyone who can afford
service(Lunn, 2021, p.7).
11. SPSC 2010: CONNECTION
• All three examples including: Fitness World, Impact: Krav Maga and Fitness and the summer day
camps offered by the City of Vancouver are a combination of physical education, recreation and
coaching.
• There are many positives and negatives when a service is offered for a fee.
• The positives are vast, as they help communities grow through employment opportunities,
recreation opportunities, as well as stimulating local economies. (Lunn, 2021, p.7).
• There are some negatives as well, as some of these businesses are short lived, which results in
unemployment (Lunn, 2021, p.8).
• Also can raise property values for the surrounding area, making it harder for people to live
(Lunn, 2021, p.8).
12. NON-PROFIT SECTOR
Close ties to local communities and is
primarily operated by volunteers
(Lunn, 2021, p.8).
Five key features: organized, private,
non-profit distributing, self-
governing and voluntary (Lunn, 2021,
p.8).
Consist of athletics/sports, business
and professional groups, arts and
community(Lunn, 2021, p.9).
Some examples are sport clubs,
dance clubs, internships and social
clubs(Lunn, 2021, p.9).
13. SPORT SCIENCE
STUDENT COUNCIL
DOUGLAS COLLEGE (700 ROYAL AVENUE)
• Nature of service – Profit making for sustaining
services, generates profit to cover costs
only(Lunn, 2021, p.8).
• Service Orientation – Fitness, sport and social
program, good for community(Lunn, 2021, p.8-
9).
• Financial Base – Donations, fundraising,
sponsorships(Lunn, 2021, p.9)
• Originating Authority – Individuals, group, sport
organization(Lunn, 2021, p.9)
• Clientele – Like minded individuals, local
communities(Lunn, 2021, p.9)
14. SPECIAL OLYMPICS B.C. (SOBC)
3701 HASTINGS ST, BURNABY BC V5C 2H6
• Nature of service – Profit making for sustaining
services, special interest group(Lunn, 2021, p.8).
• Service Orientation – Fitness, sport and social
program, good for community (Lunn, 2021, p.8-
9).
• Financial Base – Donations, fundraising,
sponsorships(Lunn, 2021, p.9).
• Originating Authority – Community sport
organization (Lunn, 2021, p.9).
• Clientele – Select populations, like minded
individuals, local communities, general
public(Lunn, 2021, p.9).
15. DUNBAR COMMUNITY CENTRE(VOLUNTEERING)
4747 DUNBAR STREET
VANCOUVER BC, CANADA V6S 2H2
• Nature of service – Profit making for sustaining
services, generates profit to cover costs only(Lunn,
2021, p.8).
• Service Orientation – Fitness, sport and social
program, good for community(Lunn, 2021, p.8-9).
• Financial Base – Memberships and donations,
fundraising, sponsorships(Lunn, 2021, p.9)
• Originating Authority – Individuals, group, sport
organization, local government(Lunn, 2021, p.9)
• Clientele – Like minded individuals, local
communities(Lunn, 2021, p.9)
16. SPSC 2010:CONNECTION
• All three examples including: the SOBC, SPSC student council and the Dunbar CC
are connected to physical education and recreation.
• The SOBC and Dunbar CC are also connected to coaching as well.
• All three groups organize social and fitness events, while the SOBC and Dunbar
CC engage in hosting free fitness classes run by volunteers who specialize as
coaches.
• Finally, all three groups “invest in the future”(Lunn, 2021) and “establish an
organizational culture”(Lunn, 2021)
17. REFERENCE
• Karlis, G. (2011). Leisure and recreation in Canadian society: An introduction (2nd ed.). Toronto, ON: Thompson
Publishing, Inc
• Lunn, E. (2021). Adventure #4 – Service Sectors in Your Community. In E. Lunn (Ed.), SPSC 2210: Foundations of physical
education, recreation, & coaching course pack (pp. 1- 10). Douglas College
