Tiered Approach to Socially Distant Sport & Recreation Options
Please consider a tiered approach, similar to that in NZ, for allowing more forms of sport and recreation resume. Consider sports that can be done solitary or in family units without contact with others and without risky demand on emergency services where people do not need to travel great distances to do these things.
For example:
Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand Up Paddleboarding on very sheltered and sheltered water
Tennis
Golf
small group classes in yoga/ etc outside 2-3 meters apart.
For example:
Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand Up Paddleboarding on very sheltered and sheltered water
Tennis
Golf
small group classes in yoga/ etc outside 2-3 meters apart.
Why the contribution is important
1) This may actually help social distancing in more densely populated regions as the pavements and cycle paths in cities are quite busy at the moment with everyone thinking they are the next Olympic runner or cyclist.
2) This may create an increased sense of 'normalcy' and therefore mental health and wellbeing to people's lives.
3) Offering a diversity of exercise options insures people are taking their time outside to get Vitamin D the general positive effects of being outside in the time allowed (was it not the Scottish government that began perscribed outdoor exercise?
4) It may enable freelance workers to come back to work and provide services of instruction at a safe distance if deemed feasible.
2) This may create an increased sense of 'normalcy' and therefore mental health and wellbeing to people's lives.
3) Offering a diversity of exercise options insures people are taking their time outside to get Vitamin D the general positive effects of being outside in the time allowed (was it not the Scottish government that began perscribed outdoor exercise?
4) It may enable freelance workers to come back to work and provide services of instruction at a safe distance if deemed feasible.
by CassieA212 on May 05, 2020 at 07:04PM
Posted by davemc May 05, 2020 at 19:44
The NZ experience should be monitored closely to assess the impact on social interaction and consequent infection before any decision is taken by the Scottish Government.
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Posted by Tiltic May 05, 2020 at 20:08
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Posted by ChicP May 05, 2020 at 21:47
The problems arise when social groups from different households “get together” to do them.
It’s not the activity that’s the problem. It’s the social interaction which normally surrounds it. If those engaged in the activity could guarantee the 2 metre rule...?
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Posted by hjmcleod May 06, 2020 at 08:10
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