What is leisure time? What affects whether people

What is leisure time?
What affects whether people use their leisure time in an active way?
What are the characteristics and objectives of physical recreation and play? Physical Recreation and Play<br>

Leisure time Play, physical recreation and sport Characteristics
‘Spare time’ during which you choose what to do- Personal Choice
Available once all other commitments are completed
E.g. Going to school ,part-time job, homework etc
Various ways to spend it
Some choose to relax
Some look for excitement and danger
Objectives
Benefits to individual
Relaxation, Socialising and improved fitness
Benefits to society
Social and racial mixing, civilises society
and encourages conformity (reducing crime)
Difficult to separate as improved fitness level
of an individual will reduce demands on NHS<br>

Leisure time cont. Play, Physical recreation and sport Factors affecting participation in leisure activities
Socioeconomic status
Disposable income and free time
Stereotyping
Traditional view limiting participation e.g. Female bodybuilder or male dancer
Disability
Availability of specialised facilities and coaching
Age
Activities seen as being suitable for certain people e.g. Only young people go skateboarding
Ethnicity
Less emphasis placed on leisure than educational achievement or religious observances
Lack of facilities
Poor quality of facilities despite necessary income and free time<br>