The Physical Training and Recreation Act 1937; its contribution to the provision of services for physical training and recreation between 1937 and 1960
Journal: Research at York St John (York St John University)
Year: 2018

The Physical Training and Recreation Act 1937 was a modest piece of legislation permitting Local Authorities to provide and run facilities for people’s leisure time such as community centres and camp-sites. The Act established a National Fitness Council to promote healthful recreation, and offer grant aid to statutory and voluntary organisations. The Fitness Council lasted a mere two years and the Act was suspended on the outbreak of war. The wider significance of the Act lies in the complex int