Table 1 Hierarchical levels influencing the Victorian active recreation system
From: A systems thinking approach to understanding youth active recreation
Level | Definition |
|---|---|
International organisations | Organisations based outside of Australia with an international membership, scope, or presence. |
Government and government departments | Australian government organisations at the national and state levels responsible for the oversight and administration of specific government functions; at a state or national level |
Regulatory and peak bodies, advocacy groups, and industry associations | A public authority or non-government organisation responsible for exercising autonomous authority over some area of physical activity in a regulatory or supervisory capacity; at a state and national level. |
Local government, education, sport, and health | Organisations and groups tasked with serving their local community needs and directly or indirectly promoting active recreation; at a state level |
Social environment | Family, friends, peers, and community that impact youth physical activity levels |
Individual | Target population for active recreation |
Built and natural environment | The surroundings or conditions that facilitate active recreation participation |