Active Leisure Industry Flashcards
concept of leisure in terms of time
time you have free from obligations eg work/ school also includes time spent eating, hygiene and sleeping. Free time when a person can chose what to do
concept of leisure in terms of state of mind
leisure depends of the individual perception of what they are doing. The person chooses what they want to do and participates results in feelings of satisfaction, enjoyment.
concept of leisure in terms of an activity
leisure can be any activity people participate in during their free time. Impossible to draw up a definite list of leisure activities since participation in a specific activity may bring personal feelings from enjoyment to hatred
leisure definition
time you have left over from sleeping, working, eating and hygiene when you chose what to do which results in personal feelings of enjoyment.. Can be either passive or active
active leisure sports
walking
playing a sport
activities which involve exertion of physical and mental energy
passive leisure activities
reading
being a spectator at a match
activities that do not require any significant physical or mental energy.
factors that contribute to increased leisure time
shorter working hours technology advancements greater opportunity to work part time or job share people retiring earlier increased life expectancy unemployment longer holidays housework less time consuming due to more efficient appliances
public sector spec
leisure organisation funded and controlled by the government, non profit making, provide services for the public use eg playgrounds, swimming pools, outdoor pitches.
private sector spec
leisure organisation ran by an individual or a company for profit, privately owned and funded, government does not own or control these. eg gyms
voluntary sector spec
non profit making leisure organisations that rely on fundraising and membership, government does not control them and they are not owned by a business. Often charities, focused on helping people to participate and achieve in certain sports and leisure activities. Volunteers operate and manage them.
eg community clubs or groups
public sector aims.
provide service for local community
more affordable
social impact on health and employment
private sector aims
make profit
cater for wealthier clientele
voluntary sector aims
provide grass roots for sport
increase participation in sport
social interaction
list active leisure industry categories
arts and entertainment catering home based leisure sports and physical recreation hospitality
arts and entertainment
museums, galleries, theaters, cinemas, nightclubs, concert venues.
takes place outside home and entertains you.
catering
pubs and bars
restaurants
cafes
fast-food outlets
home-based leisure
libraries, computer gaming and DVD rental shops
activities done in own home
sports and physical recreation
sports and recreational centres
countryside recreational centre and country parks
sports clubs
health clubs and spas
hospitality
hotels, b&b, hostels, caravan sites and campsites
sport ni
Role to support clubs to develop and implement their own policies and procedures.
Help support clubs has a club resource pack and a series of templates designed to help clubs to develop and implement their own policies and procedures.
The resource pack will also assist clubs in obtaining Clubmark NI accreditation.
Leading public body for development of sport in NI
sport ni mission
to lead sports development at all levels producing more participants and more winner
sports ni vision
NI renowned as a place where people enjoy, engage and excel in sport
sport ni strategic objectives sporting communities
increase and support no people adopting and sustaining a sporting lifestyle
sport ni strategic objectives sporting clubs
enable more people to reach their sporting goals through a structured environment
sport ni strategic objectives sporting winners
help more NI athletes to win at the highest level.
local councils functions
building control and local economic
waste and recycle services
leisure and community services
eg Belfast city council
disability sport NI
main charity in NI working with children and adults with disabilities who would like to get involve and take part in recreational and performance in sport.
Mission ensure people with disability have equal opportunities to live a full, active healthy life through sport.
what do disability sport NI do
run a variety of training and sports leadership courses to provide coaches, sports leaders, club administrators, teachers with knowledge and practical skills require to successfully include people with disabilities within sport.
disability sport NI strategic priorities
improve health and well being
develop sporting talent
develop education, training, coach education and volunteer programmes support
develop inclusive facilities
disability sport NI develop regular participation by
community events programme
inclusive leisure facilities
active club programme
supporting local groups
factors considered when catering for customers by organisations
accessibility facility quality cost to join or participate opening hours range activities offered activity timetable coaching quality opportunity to improve and compete disability and special needs provision
leisure centre manager
recruiting, training and supervising new staff
manage budgets
organising fitness activities and programmes
make sure facilities not only fun but safe
marketing and advertising
leisure centre assistand
promote recreational or fitness activities
maintaining gym equipment and facility areas
organising bday partys
handling customer queries
life guard
look after safety people in the pool
rescue anyone in difficulty
health and fitness instructor
ensure customers adopt safe and effective practice. Be aware and adhere to the School’s Health and Safety Policy
Monitor all customers, evaluate progress, provide encouragement
instruct and supervise customers with the correct use of equipment
carry out PARQ
professional sportsperson
talented player paid to compete
sports coach
role model-look up too fountain of knowledge- answer any questions instructor motivator organiser and planner
sports and exercise scientist
access sports people level of fitness
help improve performance
sports psychologist
teach mental skills to enhance performance
help improve confidence, focus composer
sports physiotherapist
help athletes recover from injuries
provide education and resources to stop problems
activity leader
welcome new students setting up and packing up of centre supervise breaks and lunch prepare afternoon activities prepare sports activities and events
playworker
organise, plan and take part in play activities for kids
care and supervise kids
administrator or management role
recruit and train employees
maintain a safe and secure working area
develop personal growth opportunities
sports development officer
generate interest and increase participation in sport
promote and marketing campaigns
