Chapter 3

Question 1

In 2003-2006, what were the 10 most popular sports or exercise activities?

Answer 1

Walking. Weight lifting. Cardio equipment. Swimming. Running. Basketball. Golfing. Cycling. Aerobics. Bowling.

Question 2

Can someone experience “flow” during leisure? During sport?

Answer 2

Yes and Yes

Question 3

What is the biggest motivator for leisure making 16-24 y/o?

Answer 3

Socializing (#1). Competition. Escape

Question 4

Components of physical fitness should be grouped into 2 broad categories that correspond to 2 levels of performance. What are they?

Answer 4

Health related and skill related

Question 5

Physical Fitness Def.

Answer 5

a condition that helps people look, feel, and do their best

Question 6

Who has the highest BMI in the world?

Answer 6

Americans

Question 7

BMI Formula

Answer 7

Weight/Height x 703

Question 8

Percentage of adults that leisurely exercise?

Answer 8

31%

Question 9

Participation in leisure can…

Answer 9

increase satisfaction in an individual’s life and increase his or her sense of worth

Question 10

How does age affect leisure behavior?

Answer 10

Cognitive development

Question 11

Self-Actualization

Answer 11

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

 - After fulfilling basic physiological needs (food,     shelter, etc.), humans will seek the “full use and exploration of talents, capacities, and potentialities”
      - This is known as self-actualization
      - Leisure can be a powerful tool for individuals to    access a robust sense of self-actualization

Question 12

Leisure may serve as an agent for…

Answer 12

socialization

Question 13

What has blurred general norms over the last decade?

Answer 13

increases in girl’s participation in physical activities

Question 14

How does gender affect leisure behavior?

Answer 14

males are more active. Females have more leisure time.