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Since 2003, obesity has risen by 38% in adults and by 2010 it is thought that 22% of girls and 19% of boys between the ages of two and 15 will be chronically obese. By providing a mix of physical sport and play challenges we can encourage not only teenagers, but the wider community including senior citizens to engage in fun activities that capture the imagination and give real health and fitness benefits. In many cases we find that the benefits of a Multi Use Sports Area (MUSA) can transform the fitness, activity and participation levels of a community and together we can make a positive impact and help the nation to get active.
musa concept
A Multi Use Sports Area (MUSA) combines dynamic sports and outdoor fitness equipment with ball and wheeled sports, providing teenagers and communities with challenging and inclusive areas that cross age ranges, skill levels, and appeal to both sexes.
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“Here in Rushcliffe we have built two MUSAs particularly with the aim of engaging young people and teenagers in informal physical activity. The response to these facilities has been fantastic – our target markets love them. The manner in which teenage girls have used the sites is one of the most pleasing aspects of their success"
musa packages
MUSA packages have been designed for your convenience and provide a cost effective solution to providing fun, fitness, exercise and sporting activities for your community. MUSA packages come priced from 30k through to 120k options and cater for a variety of different equipment and safer surfacing requirements.
Skysurf
Aeroskate
Rodeoboard
Rollin Skate and Roller Structures
Cyclogym Circuits
Vitality Areas
Altima
Twinfly
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Helping the nation to get active
Currently three in ten boys and four in ten girls aged two to 15 are not doing the amount of physical activity recommended. Since 2003, obesity has risen by 38% in adults and by 2010 it is thought that 22% of girls and 19% of boys between the ages of two and 15 will be chronically obese.
The figures suggest that fewer and fewer young people are interested in playing sport or getting involved in other physical activities.
The government recommends that children and young people get one hour of physical activity a day. This activity should be of at least moderate intensity and should include activities to improve bone health, muscle strength and flexibility - activities that are 'weight bearing' help build strong bones.
By providing a mix of physical sport and play challenges we can encourage not only teenagers, but the wider community including senior citizens to engage in fun activities that capture the imagination and give real health and fitness benefits.
In many cases we find that the benefits of a Multi Use Sports Area (MUSA) can transform the fitness, activity and participation levels of a community and together we can make a positive impact and help the nation to get active.
Proludic’s vision is for all young people to enjoy happy, healthy and active development years that prepare them well for adult life and enable them to reach their full potential – in short, to achieve the Youth Matters outcomes and be on the path to success.
Our dedicated Funding Team have a wealth of experience spanning the full range of challenges brought by current political agendas. In the past year alone we have worked with over 100 groups to help them achieve maximum success within their own funding strategies.
Our funding professionals are qualified to Level 3 National Occupational Standards in Fundraising and have experience in the following key areas:
• Big Lottery Fund
• Trust Applications
• Commercial Sector
Musa concept
MUGA vs MUSA
Proludic believe that a MUGA should be all-encompassing and appeal to a wider group. We also believe that fitness and strength building should form part of the multi use experience, along with the development of new and existing skills. Although Proludic still offer the traditional MUGA as an option, in many cases, we find that the benefits of a MUSA overwhelmingly outweigh those of a simple ball court.
Originally defined as being ‘an area used by the whole community, across all age groups and both sexes, for a number of sports and games activities’ the term MUGA has come to mean a tarmaced ball court where teenagers practice and challenge each other to traditional ball games.
Our research has shown that whilst in some instances MUGAs provide an ideal solution, one essential problem is that they appeal to the same groups who would normally participate in this type of activity and although they provide better facilities, they don’t attract new participants.
• Caters well for team sports and competitive games.
• Low maintenance.
A Multi Use Sports Area (MUSA) combines dynamic sports and outdoor fitness equipment with ball and wheeled sports, providing teenagers and communities with challenging and inclusive areas that cross age ranges, skill levels, and appeal to both sexes.
• Appeals to a wider demographic due to the range of different activities.
• Attracts girls as the activities provided reach far beyond football and basketball.
• More inclusive as it provides a mix of team and individual activities.
• Attracts families and senior citizens due to the equipment and activities available.
• Sustainable as the varying levels of challenge keeps users coming back.
• Reduces anti-social behaviour due to the dynamic nature of the activities.
Example shows a 60k MUGA and a 60k MUSA.
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Appealing to the wider demographic
The Client - Rushcliffe Borough Council
Budget – 100k per site
We were the first play equipment company to take a serious look at teen provision. Our experiences had shown us that there was a need to provide equipment that went beyond the average ball court or traditional Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).
Rushcliffe Borough Council has dedicated time and money to regenerate the central area of West Bridgford following an extensive consultation with the town’s 15,000 households.
The challenge lay in creating an area that attracted both sexes and that would be suitable to all abilities and interests.
In addition to a ball court which is great for large team activity, we introduced dynamic items of equipment that simulate extreme sports such as windsurfing, rock climbing and sailboarding in effect we created a Multi Use Sports Area MUSA.
Brian Knowles - Leisure Facilities Manager for Rushcliffe Borough Council explains:
“Here in Rushcliffe we have built two MUSAs particularly with the aim of engaging young people and teenagers in informal physical activity. The MUSAs have been located within the urban area of the borough both sites situated in park settings.
The response to these facilities has been fantastic – our target markets love them. The manner in which teenage girls have used the sites is one of the most pleasing aspects of their success – yes we expected girls to be visiting the sites but we have been delighted by their use of the dynamic equipment. They’ve really shown the boys what they can do!!
Both sites have seen a reduction in anti social behaviour since the installation of the equipment. At one of the sites we used to suffer from large groups of teenagers hanging around and drinking – now we have less numbers and those there are actually playing and
enjoying the facilities. Neighbours and people living close to the sites have also commented on their success and the improvement that they have made to the areas.
We have also been delighted by the nature of other users which have included roller hockey coaching, adult 3on3 basketball, office workers playing 5-a-side during their lunch hours to name just a few.”
Tackling anti-social behaviour
The Client - Bristol City Council
Budget - 33K
Well researched and well designed sport and play areas can contribute dramatically to reducing anti-social behaviour and have a positive effect on the community as a whole.
Greville Smyth Park had fallen into disrepair due to anti-social behaviour and frequent acts of vandalism. Following a public consultation exercise it was decided that the area would benefit from the Proludic Sport - Dynamic Structures range which would provide challenging and robust equipment that would engage older children and provide for the teenage groups from the local area.
The Dynamic range simulates exhilarating sensations from extreme sports like windsurfing, rock climbing and sailboarding. The challenge, risk and physical exertion needed to master the equipment has made the Dynamic Structures a popular choice with teenagers and older children.
In all cases the provision of the equipment has resulted in an increase in positive involvement by the user groups and a reduction in anti-social behaviour.
The Greville Smyth Site includes a Gyrospiral, Aeroskate, Rodeo Board and two Twinfly structures, all installed onto loose fill recycled wood chip. Each item of equipment comes complete with signage enabling the user to see their cardiac and muscular activity and a guide to how much energy is burnt by using the equipment, this encourages the users to set fitness goals and compete against each other through the various challenges.
The Site has been open to the public since 2005 and has had a fantastic response from residents and the children using it. More importantly, acts of vandalism within the park and anti social behaviour incidents have all but disappeared.
“The play area is now thriving with the young people of Bristol using it to have fun – the very purpose for which it was intended.”
Jill Batton, Play Support Officer for Bristol City Council
Fitness for the whole community
Obesity is on the rise, and the health of our children is of particular concern. Since 2003, obesity has risen by 38% in adults and by 2010 it is thought that 22% of girls and 19% of boys between the ages of 2 and 15 will be chronically obese.
By providing a mix of physical sport and play challenges Proludic believe that we can encourage not only young people, but the wider community including senior citizens to engage in fun activities that capture the imagination and give real health and fitness benefits.
Proludic recently installed a MUSA for Sunningdale Parish Council. With a budget of 25,000 Proludic created an area which combines dynamic and challenging teen equipment with fitness equipment suitable for the whole community.
The Proludic Sport Twinfly provides sensations similar to those experienced while taking part in extreme sports and is a great way of increasing muscle strength and fitness levels. A teen shelter was also provided to create an ideal meeting point and social area. The Vitality Stamina Unit provides a multitude of out-door fitness and strength building challenges, consisting of a rowing machine, fitness bike, strength bars and a cross trainer.
This gym-style equipment encourages people of all ages to exercise, at a pace that is comfortable to them and has also been proven to be a big hit with the local teenagers
Anne Martin, Parish Clerk for Sunningdale comments: "The teen provision area has made a huge difference to young adults within the area. The park is very highly regarded and continues to be well used by the residents."
musa Packages
Musa 30k example
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Musa 50k example
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Proludic Ltd
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West Bridgford, Nottingham
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