ISRM/NASD, in association with partners such the University of Sheffield Leisure Management Unit, have produced a number of research reports concerning key issues affecting the sport and recreation industry.
THE BUSINESS OF SWIMMING
This latest edition of "The Business of Swimming" published by HNI International, will include the following:
Consumer attitudes and behaviour in swimming pools- 1,800 new pool users have been surveyed, compared with 1,700 pool users in 2002.
- A complete comparison of prices at pools from one local authority to another.
- The comparative ratios between local populations and the number of pools in each authority.
- A survey of pool managers on trends within their pools.
- A review of aquarobics in 25 pools.
- The impact of top-up lessons on school swimming based on two pilot schemes carried out for the DfES.
- Trends in swimming pool admission numbers.
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COST
£125.00 (Members/ Students)
Non-members add £10 per copy. Price includes P&P.
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PASSPORT TO LEISURE SCHEMES
'Passport to Leisure' schemes have been around for many years in local authority recreation services, but do they achieve the social objectives that they were originally designed to meet? This report presents the findings of a survey of all UK local authorities. Published April 1996.
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THE TRANSFORMATION OF LOCAL DEMOCRACY THROUGH THE PROCESS OF BEST VALUE
Groundbreaking research findings which explore the implications of extending local democracy, and methods and limitations of public consultation. It uses seven case studies in sport and leisure services to show different approaches pilot authorities have taken and what they have learned. It considers the major difficulties in ensuring the integrity and validity of the consultation process. Published August 1999.
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PROGRAMMES TO REDUCE CRIME
This report shows the number and characteristics of programmes which have an objective of crime reduction. It identifies the difficulty of research, and of proving direct causal relationships between a programme and crime reduction. With the difficulties of evaluation on an individual basis the report calls for a national approach. Published May 1999.
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PROCESS OF BEST VALUE - FURTHER LESSONS FROM THE LEISURE PILOTS
The second report detailing the research findings from local authorities who are piloting best value in leisure. This report describes and compares the experiences of five local authorities and outlines key lessons that have been learned in challenging, competing, comparing and consulting.
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BEST VALUE REVIEW
A special compilation of 13 information notes on the important topic of best value covering the period July 1998 - February 2000. Contents include:
- Impact of best value
- Performance indicators
- Best value and sports development
- Best value review.
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