A community assessment begins with a basic windshield survey where each community subsystem is explored. This tour is focused
Physical Environment & Recreation
A community assessment begins with a basic windshield survey where each community subsystem is explored. This tour is focused on helping one to identify characteristics of the physical environment and those which may can impact health. Recreation can impact the physical, social, and mental health of individuals and their communities. You will explore ways you can use recreation to promote and support health Meet with Mayor Franklin Hill who will provide additional insights into these subsystems. Visit Lilly’s Restaurant and City Hall – Parks & Recreation for some helpful data.
Click on the Enter Sentinel City® and continue your virtual experience by taking a bus tour of Sentinel City®. Feel free to choose any bus speed and/or get off the bus at any time to walk around. As you take the tour, write down your observations, specifically focused on the subsystem: physical environment and recreation. Compile your observations and any demographic information addressing each item listed in the first column of the rubric. You are encouraged to add other relevant characteristics you observe that may not be listed in the first column as you complete this activity.
Reading and Resources
- DeMarco & Healey-Walsh (2020) Read Chapters 3, 5 & 19
- Visit World Health Organization – Determinants of Health
- Visit Healthy People 2020 Determinants of Health
- Visit Healthy People 2030 Objectives
- Visit Health Disparities
- Find the health rankings for the county where your practice learning site is located by visiting: “Health Rankings for Your State & County“
- Watch the Levels of Prevention Video
- Review Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). National Notifiable Infectious Conditions.
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