BEBICHING REVIEW chap. 7 Flashcards
It is the process of giving new like to something, of restoring something.
Recreation
Define as the productive, creative, or contemplative use of free time.
Leisure
What are the factors promoting the growth of recreation
- Increase in Discretionary Time
- Influence of Technology
- Public Interest in Health and Fitness
- Commodification of Leisure
- Therapeutic Recreation Service
- New Leisure Roles for Women
MNEMONICS : NITPIC
N-ew Leisure Roles for Women
I-ncrease in Discretionary Time
T-herapeutic Recreation Service
P-ublic Interest in Health and Fitness
I-nfluence of Technology
C-ommodification of Leisure
Key factor underlying the growth of recreation has been the growth of free or discretionary time in the 20th century.
Increase in Discretionary Time (Keyword: growth of free or discretionary time)
Sophisticated technology has provided new forms of recreation for people.
Influence of Technology ( Keyword: Sophiticated technology )
Key trend in 20th century is the growth of public interest in exercise and physical fitness programs.
Public Interest in Health and Fitness
(Keyword: growth of public interest in exercise = health and fitness)
Various forms of recreation are being developed by profit-seeking.
Commodification of Leisure
An important aspect of growth of recreation has been the increased awareness of the recreation needs of persons with physical, mental, or social disabilities.
Therapeutic Recreation Service (Keyword: recreation needs of persons with physical, mental, or social disabilities)
A strong drive by women to play a more equal role on recreational opportunities.
New Leisure Roles for Women
What types of organized recreation
- Government Recreation Agencies
- Voluntary Nonprofit
- Private Membership Organization
- Commercial Recreation Enterprise
- Employee Recreation Games
- Armed Forces Recreation
- Campus Recreation
- Therapeutic Recreation Services
MNEMONICS: Go-Vo-P-A-C-T-E-C
Oversee and provide recreational facilities, programs, and services to the public, promoting health, well-being, and natural resource preservation through parks, community centers, and sport complexes.
- GRA or Government Recreation Agencies
NGOs offer community-based recreational activities, facilities, and health promotion through donations, grants, and volunteer efforts, enhancing community well-being and catering to specific community groups and interests.
- Voluntary Nonprofit Organization (Keyword: NGOs)
Recreation refers to high-quality recreational activities offered by clubs or organizations to specific groups, with members paying dues or fees to access these facilities.
- Private Membership Organization
Amusement parks, water parks, ski resorts, and adventure tourism, provide profit-making services, unique attractions, ticket sales, food beverage options, souvenir shops, and lodging accommodations
- Commercial Recreation Enterprise
Offers various recreational services to military personnel, families, and authorized personnel, including recreation centers, outdoor activities, sports, special events, and travel packages, enhancing morale, quality of life, and well-being.
- Armed Forces Recreation (Keyword: military)
Enhance the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning of individuals with disabilities or health conditions through personalized treatment plans incorporating recreational activities.
- Therapeutic Recreation Services
WHAT ARE THE TWO MAJOR RECREATION SERVICE COMPONENTS
- Sports
- Tourism
Concentrate on one dominant theme which may be historical, cultural, or geographical.
THEME PARKS
A specialized type of theme park. They feature wave pools, chutes, shows and other forms of water-based play and entertainment.
WATER PARKS
entrepreneurs have developed a variety of indoor ________, ranging from children’s play, gymnastics, to family party centers, video game arcades, and big restaurants with game areas.
fun centers
to participate directly in a form of sport or attend sport events as a spectator.
SPORTS TOURISM
