towards enhancing the social economy. The Young Men’s Christian Organization‚ or otherwise known as the YMCA was founded in London‚ England over 170 years ago. In 1844 a man by the name of George Williams founded the first YMCA in hopes of strengthening and motivating individuals within a society. This specific social institution can be identified as part of the social sector within an economy. The YMCA aims to improve all individual’s health and quality of life‚ as a result‚ this can be understood by
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RECR 2190 Introduction to Sport Management YMCA For Youth Development‚ For Healthy Living‚ For Social Responsibility Nathan Scruggs Introduction The YMCA was founded by George Williams‚ a London draper. Williams was the typical man who was drawn by the Industrial Revolution. Williams and his colleagues became concerned about the lack of healthy activities for the young men and men of the future in their respective cities while the only options available were taverns and brothels
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There are multiple ways that recent trends in the sport industry are affecting the YMCA. A majority of them would be revolving around the economy and how the YMCA is considered a luxury to the people. Others would be the increase of fitness in the world and sport curiosity and also the elderly still maintaining their healthy lifestyles. The increased popularity of celebrity athletes in the world are leading to an increased popularity in the sport world (Balmer‚ 2009). The battle against obesity
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YMCA Centre Philosophy emphasizes that incorporating respectfully elements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures into their curriculum and learning environments. The center believes that children are able to learn through play. Therefore‚ the outdoor play area is designed to reflect culture and the environment‚ which also be emphasized by element 3.2.1 of National Quality Standard: Outdoor and indoor spaces are organised and adapted to support every child’s participation and to engage
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Ontario Football Club After reviewing the Toronto FC’s case study and doing some research about the Toronto’s Football Club I used the SWOT technique to analyse the strength‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities‚ and threats that the Football Club faced at a variety of stages. The club managed to populate the sport in Toronto by creating a great relationship with the fans. The article case study mentions how the club successfully over-deliver value with the fans in all interaction‚ which made the fans trust
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Overall‚ the larger did well on planning for the YMCA event. I felt everyone was participating and planning with the team. During class when we sit together as the group for YMCA‚ I saw the group getting into discussion about ideas for the event. I saw groups going up to TAs and the professor talking to them for advices and getting their questions answered about the event. It shows that the team is willing to be prepared and know what they expect during the event. At the event‚ the team was well
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Farmworker situation in Ontario Farm workers in Ontario had been one of the most vulnerable agriculture workers for a long time and farm work continues to be dangerous in Canada. The situation isnt getting any better in Ontario and this needs to change since this had lasted for many years. The way farm workers are being treated are not equal as everyone else‚ I think farm workers deserve the same rights and equality as everyone else in Canada. Firstly‚ farm workers deserve to have equal rights
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ONTARIO PUMP COMPANY Ontario Pump Company‚ a small manufacturing company in Toronto‚ manufactures three types of pumps used in a variety of machinery. For many years the company has been profitable and has operated at capacity. However‚ in the last two years‚ prices on all pumps were reduced and selling expenses increased to meet competition and keep the plant operating at capacity. Second-quarter results for the current year‚ which follows‚ typify recent experience. ONTARIO PUMP COMPANY
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Introduction In the present age‚ businesses have to intensive analysis themselves to improve shortcomings and get higher profit; SWOT analysis is a good way to choose. This essay will introduce the definition of SWOT analysis and the background of why people use it frequently. After that‚ there will be few examples to proof the opinions of SWOT analysis will help enterprises a lot on proving of their management and strategic planning. The merits and shortcoming when using this process will also
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Administration Professor Concepcion March 17‚ 2015 SWOT Analysis A SWOT analysis is a tool to identify the strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities and threats involved in a business. Strengths mean characteristics of a business in advantage over others‚ while weaknesses are disadvantages relative to others. Opportunities mean elements that a business can exploit for its development‚ while threats are trouble will be face to. SWOT is to carry out the environment analysis and separate information into internal
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