Have Your Say Today - Survey - Let's Talk Active

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Let's Talk Active

Let’s Talk Active is about whether you are physically active, what is important to you about being active, and any barriers you face.

Thank you for taking part - your answers will help us to understand what you need from your local leisure facilities to help you be active.

Also understanding the things that prevent you from being active can help us to address these issues and make physical activity more accessible for everyone.

What you tell us can influence where resources and efforts should be focused. This can lead to improved facilities and programs that better meet the community’s needs.

Your input is valuable in shaping a more active and healthy society.

Please do not put personal or identifiable information into your responses to our free text box questions during this survey. It is an anonymous survey.

What does it mean to be active?

The UK Government says you are ‘active’ if you do at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise every week, such as brisk walking or cycling. This could be spread over five days with 30 minutes of activity each day. You are considered ‘inactive’ if you exercise less than 30 minutes a week.

How many days in an average week do you do thirty minutes or more of physical activity?

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In the last 6 months have you been active outdoors in any of the following ways?

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In the last 6 months have you been active indoors in any of the following ways?

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What are the main factors that affect your ability to be active?

Price: The cost of doing activities, this could include any fees, equipment, or memberships.

Health conditions: Physical or mental health issues that may limit your ability to do activities.

Awareness: How much you know about the activities available, including where, when, and how to take part.

Travel: The distance and difficulty of getting to the location where the activities take place.

Time: The amount of time you have available to participate in activities, considering your other commitments.

Childcare: The availability of care for your children while you take part in activities.

Suitability: Whether the activity is appropriate or fits your needs, interests, or abilities.

What are the main factors that affect your ability to be active?

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What prevents or restricts you from being or staying active?

How often do you do physical activity at a leisure centre?

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Which leisure centres in North Yorkshire do you use?

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How well does your most often used leisure centre meet your needs?

Can you tell us a bit more about why?

List of different types of specialist sessions leisure services could potentially offer

Health conditions session: A session specifically designed for people with certain health conditions, focusing on safe and appropriate exercises.

Healthy weight session: A session aimed at helping people manage or achieve a healthy weight through physical activity and guidance.

Beginners session: A session designed for those new to exercise, focusing on easy-to-follow activities to help you get started.

Gender-specific session: A session exclusively for a particular gender, providing a comfortable and supportive environment.

Family session: A session where families can participate together, offering activities suitable for both adults and children.

Disability sports session: A session tailored for individuals with disabilities, offering accessible activities and support.

Informal activity: Activities that are less structured and more flexible, allowing you to participate in a relaxed and social setting.

How much would the following encourage you to be more active using the leisure service?

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North Yorkshire Council is dedicated to supporting communities by providing sport and leisure services and facilities to help everyone stay active.

We manage some local sports centres, swimming pools, outdoor pitches, sports halls, and open spaces, as well as delivering programmes focused on health and wellbeing.

While we aim to be as inclusive and responsive as possible, our resources and budget are limited. This means we must prioritise certain areas and make decisions on how best to allocate council funding to benefit as many people as possible.

Examples of the sort of things the council could spend money on

Community sports facilities: Local sports centres and venues that provide a variety of activities and resources for everyone in the community.

Disability and inclusive facilities: Spaces and equipment designed to be accessible to people with disabilities, ensuring that everyone can participate in activities.

Health and wellbeing programmes: Initiatives that focus on improving overall health, fitness, and mental well-being through exercise and education.

Open spaces: Public parks and green areas where people can engage in outdoor activities, such as walking, running, or casual sports.

Outdoor pitches: Fields and courts specifically designed for outdoor sports like football, rugby, or tennis.

Sports halls: Indoor spaces used for various sports and physical activities, accommodating everything from basketball to fitness classes.

Swimming pools: Public pools where individuals and groups can swim, train, or take part in aquatic fitness sessions.

What are your priorities for the council to focus on?

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What one improvement would make you use leisure services more?

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Can you describe a memorable experience you had at a leisure centre and explain what made it great?

	Very unhappy	Unhappy	Neutral	Happy	Very happy
My current level of activity
Opportunities to be active

	Not at all	A little	Neutral	Quite a bit	A lot
Price
Health conditions
Awareness
Travel
Time
Childcare
Suitability