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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Community Recreation

    Background:

    • Parks are recognized as valuable community assets for promoting physical activity.
    • Existing park facilities present an opportunity for low-cost fitness programming.
    • A significant barrier to implementing these programs is the availability of trained fitness professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the need for qualified instructors in park-based fitness programs.
    • To explore strategies for addressing the instructor shortage in community recreation settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative assessment of community needs regarding park fitness.
    • Review of existing community recreation models.
    • Developmental planning for a new instructor-support initiative.

    Main Results:

    • Parks possess the infrastructure for accessible fitness.
    • A critical deficit in qualified fitness instructors was confirmed.
    • A new group is being established to recruit and train instructors.

    Conclusions:

    • Community parks are underutilized resources for affordable fitness.
    • Addressing the instructor shortage is key to expanding park-based health initiatives.
    • The new initiative aims to bridge the gap and enhance public access to fitness expertise.