What is leisure time? What affects whether people
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slide1. 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>
slide2. 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>
slide3. 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>
slide4. Physical recreation Characteristics
Recreation is defined as the active aspect of leisure time
Voluntarily entered into during free time- Personal Choice
Focus on participation- not results
Flexible
Rules, duration and space used
Available to all
Benefits
To individual
Stress relief
Relax and unwind
Meet new people
Do something you are proud of- self fulfilment
Improved health and fitness To society
Community integration
Less strain on NHS
Crime reduction
Employment opportunities
Economic benefits<br>
slide5. Play Characteristics
Fun- designed for enjoyment
Spontaneous- spur of the moment decision
Simple and childlike
Flexible
Self administered- participants in control
Simple equipment- ‘Jumpers for goalposts’
Objectives
For a Child
Mastering Reality
Social skills- making friends
Physical skills- co-ordination
Emotional skills- accepting defeat
Environmental skills- safety awareness
Cognitive skills- decision making
Moral skills- fair play For an Adult
Escaping from reality
Relaxation<br>
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>
slide2. 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>
slide3. 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>
slide4. Physical recreation Characteristics
Recreation is defined as the active aspect of leisure time
Voluntarily entered into during free time- Personal Choice
Focus on participation- not results
Flexible
Rules, duration and space used
Available to all
Benefits
To individual
Stress relief
Relax and unwind
Meet new people
Do something you are proud of- self fulfilment
Improved health and fitness To society
Community integration
Less strain on NHS
Crime reduction
Employment opportunities
Economic benefits<br>
slide5. Play Characteristics
Fun- designed for enjoyment
Spontaneous- spur of the moment decision
Simple and childlike
Flexible
Self administered- participants in control
Simple equipment- ‘Jumpers for goalposts’
Objectives
For a Child
Mastering Reality
Social skills- making friends
Physical skills- co-ordination
Emotional skills- accepting defeat
Environmental skills- safety awareness
Cognitive skills- decision making
Moral skills- fair play For an Adult
Escaping from reality
Relaxation<br>