Chapter 1 Flashcards
Aristotle suggested leisure occurs at three levels. What were the 3 levels from top to bottom?
- Contemplation
- Recreation
- Amusement
When did leisure increase significantly in the U.S.?
In the early 1900s when work hours were reduced from high previous levels of 12-14 hours a day, 6 days a week
Is there a general agreement about the definition of leisure in the U.S.?
No
The debate about the meaning of leisure continues
When was the first attempt to understand leisure?
About 2300 years ago (300 BC)
What is the origin of the word leisure and what definition does this imply?
Derived from the Latin word “licer” which means “to permit or allow”. This text defines leisure as permission to do as one pleases at one’s own pace, to participate in an activity of one’s choice, and to abandon the activity at will
In Nash’s paradigm, (creativity, active participation, emotional participation, killing time, injury to self, injury to society), what would be the better use of leisure - watching the Royals play a baseball game or playing intramural softball?
Playing intramural softball
How does the author define recreation?
Voluntary participation in leisure activities that are meaningful and enjoyable to the person involved. Recreation is the active, participatory aspect of leisure
What is broader, recreation or leisure?
Leisure
How would Aristotle rate watching a ballgame on TV or at a stadium in terms of use of leisure time?
He rated it as the poorest use of it (amusement)
Benefits of Leisure (5)
Regular physical activity
Greater ability to recuperate from stress
Spirituality appears to also be expressed in leisure time
Positive outcomes in family interactions, satisfaction, and stability
Satisfactory community life
The opposite of leisure is not “work,” it’s…
obligation
Autoletic Activity
the purpose of the activity is the activity itself
Recreation v. Leisure
Recreation - has often been defined as a specific activity that occurs within our leisure time
Leisure - has been defined as time in which we do not have to work
Are there recreational sports and exercise which are considered recreation?
Yes
