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Gen Z Does Campus
RecreationSTEVE BOBBITT
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
About Me
Why this topic?
Generations Explained
Lost Generation
Greatest Generation
Silent Generation
Baby Boomers
Gen X
Millennials
Gen Z
Gen Z Events that Shaped Them
1980’s
1995-2000
2000-2006
2006-2016
2017
Generation Z
Goes to CollegeCorey Seemiller and
Meghan Grace
Gen Z Influencers
Family
Peers
Coaches and Teachers
Fictional Characters
Characters of Millennials
Multi-taskers
Connected
Career Focused
Tech Savy
Work Life Balance
Immediate Gratification
Characters of Gen Z
Loyal
Compassionate
Thoughtful
Open Minded
Responsible
Determined
Interactivity vs.
Physical Activity
More Research
The Decline in Adult Activities Among U.S. Adolescents, 1976–2016
Jean M. Twenge, and Heejung Park
What programs,
facilities and
services need to
change with
Gen Z?
Ideas for Change
Focus on mental health aspects of sport and recreation in intentional
programming
Promote and develop the research related to brain development,
academic achievement and physical activity
Create spaces for social interaction before, after and during recreational
activities
Rethink how competitive sports play a part in these students lives
Continue to develop broader recreation activity choices to move toward
100% participation
Ideas for Change
Reconsider policies that may limit participation on a spontaneous basis
Incorporate life skills that fit into your wheelhouse – Cooking
Fully development leadership programs for employees
Continuously be on the lookout for new and better ways to connect
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