chapter 4 test review

Question 1

Who is the Canadian leader Wayne Gretsky?

Answer 1

Sport: Hockey
Accomplishments: Set single season goal-scoring record, led oilers to beat Boston for their 4th Stanley cup in 5 seasons, goal scored giving him his 1851st goal to pass Gordie Howe and scored his 802nd goal becoming NHL’S all time leading goal scorer.
Role Model: Created a Wayne Gretsky foundation to help pay for kids who can’t afford to play hockey but have a passion for it.

Question 2

Who is Canadian leader Terry Fox?

Answer 2

Sport: Running
Accomplishments: Cancer research activist, ran the marathon of hope, raised billions of dollars for cancer research and a statue is located in Thunder Bay in memory of him.
Role Model: He was a cancer research activist and wanted to raise awareness for and about cancer patients and for his charitable works

Question 3

Who was the Canadian leader Haley Wickenheiser?

Answer 3

Sport: Hockey
Accomplishments: Won total 4 gold medals and 1 silver medal with Canadian Women’s Olympic Hockey Team, Represented Canada in the winter Olympics and won many times and First woman to score in a professionals men’s hockey league
Role Model: Inspires athletes especially young girls and women who want to pursue the sport as her:
Accomplishments
Dedication
Advocacy for women’s hockey
Is apart of Right to Play and Jump start non-profit organization.

Question 4

Who is the Canadian leader Clara Hughes?

Answer 4

Sport: Professional Cyclist and speed skater.
Accomplishments: Won 35 national championships in road cycling, track cycling and speed skating, won 8 medals in cycling in the Pan Am Games and 3 medals in cycling at commonwealth games and the only athlete to win multiple medals at both the summer and winter Olympic games.
Role Model: Achievements as a multi-sport athlete and her openness about mental health/challenges can inspire others and shows determination and commitment to making a positive impact beyond her sports.

Question 5

Who is the Canadian leader Chantel Petitclerc?

Answer 5

Sport: Wheelchair Racer
Accomplishments: Competed in 5 Paralympic games and took home 21 medals including 14 in gold in wheelchair racing and paratheltics, Voted Canadian press female athlete of the year in 2008 and won the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada’s athletes of the year
Role Model: Overcoming adversity, Advocacy for disability rights, Athletic achievements, The ambassador of Rights to Play and Community involvement.

Question 6

Who is the Canadian leader David Patchell Evans?

Answer 6

Sport: Rower
Accomplishments: Part of the Canadian Rower Team that brought 5 consecutive wins, Owner of Goodlife Canada and 400 other facilities and became president of the Autism Canada Foundation.
Role Model: Does work with autism children as his daughter has autism.

Question 7

Who is the Canadian leader George St- Pierre?

Answer 7

Sport: Former MMA but now does acting.
Accomplishments: Winning 3 championships in the UFC, Placed in the UFC’s and Canada’s sports hall of fame, Winning Canada athlete of the year 2008-2010 and having a record of 26 wins.
Role Model: Has a website for anti bullying for resources as he was bullied as a kid and does anti bullying workshops in schools.

Question 8

Who was the Canadian leader Christine Sinclair?

Answer 8

Sport: Soccer
Accomplishments: 2 Olympic bronze Medals and a gold medal, 187 World Cup goals and all time top goal scorer in international soccer in 2020.
Role Model: Supporter of gender equality in sports, granted the same for equal work during FIFA and women’s world cup
Involvement in Right to Play.

Question 9

What is the meaning of Barrier?

Answer 9

Anything that prevents us from participating regularly in recreational activities

Question 10

What is the meaning of Leisure?

Answer 10

Free time as a person see’s fit

Question 11

What is the meaning of Lifestyle?

Answer 11

Habits, attitudes, tastes, moral standards, economic level that constitute the mode of living of an individual or a group

Question 12

What is the meaning of Recreation?

Answer 12

Participation in an activity that a person enjoys

Question 13

What is the meaning of Toil?

Answer 13

Hard and continuous work or exhausting labor or effort

Question 14

What is the meaning of Work?

Answer 14

The result of exertion, labor, or activity, a deed or performance

Question 15

What are the MAIN barriers to recreation?

Answer 15

Work and family commitments
Economic Factors
Media and other influences
Time Constraints
Perceived lack of Necessary Physical and Social Skills

Question 16

Explain the barrier “Work and Family Commitments”

Answer 16

Not being able to participate in recreation cause of “work” or “needing to be home with family” are common excuses but it’s possible to do both your job and be with family while recreating.
EX: Family bike rides, bowling, playing frisbee

Question 17

Explain the barrier “Economic Factors”

Answer 17

A larger family with low income may not participate as much due to high program costs, equipment costs, transportation but in reality, they can still make it happen without it costing anything
EX: Going on walks by the beach, public hike trails, visiting local parks, playing a sport in a community centre

Question 18

Explain the barrier “Media and Other Influences”

Answer 18

Media has distorted interpretations of what it means to be healthy and how to be active when the pursuit of health and wellness is through recreation is about finding out who you are in your journey towards personal improvement than it is to be the toughest or trying to achieve something you don’t want to be.
EX: It’s okay to be a recreational player rather than a competitive player shown on TV

Question 19

Explain the barrier “Time Constraints”

Answer 19

Scheduling of activities may not align with work schedules, the need to go home, prepare dinner and then go off to do a recreational activity. The rushing can also make the activity seem like too much and no fun.
EX: You can always make time for the things you enjoy and once you find that, make sure you set time aside for that activity

Question 20

Explain the barrier “Perceived lack of Necessary Physical and Social Skills”

Answer 20

People often feel as though they lack the proper skills to fully participate in an activity and this perception along with poor self-image holds people back from the experience the recreation can give or holds them back where they don’t do it at all.
EX: Most people believe that if they can’t do something well then they can’t do it at all, but just b/c you never tried that specific activity doesn’t mean you can’t do it. Just keep trying

Question 21

Pick 3 barriers and explain how they can be overcome.

Answer 21

TIME CONSTRAINTS: This barrier can be overcome by doing an activity together. For example, making dinner you can turn that into an activity where the family helps out but you are also spending time together doing something that must be done but can turn into something fun. You can also do something little by doing board games every Friday after dinner or a movie night every Saturday
ECONOMIC FACTORS: This barrier can be overcome by doing an activity that doesn’t cost anything at all. For example every Friday after school a family can go for a walk or go bike riding. If the family enjoys coloring, the child can print a few coloring pages at school and the family can do a coloring contest at home for free as school offers free printing. These families can also go to their local community center’s where they offer free activities for families to do there
PERCIEVED LACK OF NECESSARY PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS: This barrier can be overcome by that certain individual who feels as though they can’t do that activity due to them not knowing how to play or feeling like they won’t be good enough by making joining a learners or beginners class on what they want to do. They can even ask their friends or anyone they know who does that activity for help and advice on how to improve or just keep practicing on their own and making sure to know that everyone who did an activity didn’t know how to and they kept practicing to make sure that they got that activity down

Question 22

What are the benefits of recreation?

Answer 22

Personal, environmental, economic and social

Question 23

List 3 personal, social, economic and environmental benefits of recreation

Answer 23

PERSONAL: Promotes physical fitness and active living, Improves self-confidence and provides opportunities to learn new skills
ENVIRONMENTAL: Protects and preserves environmentally sensitive areas, Improves community image and Results in cleaner, well-maintained facilities
ECONOMIC: Lower medical costs since people are healthier, Creates jobs and spurts economic growth and increases job stability and productivity
SOCIAL: Provides opportunities to develop friends, Promotes sharing, nurturing and understanding of others and Improves social skills and reduces the feelings of alienation and antisocial behaviors

Question 24

What factors affect our recreational pursuits?

Answer 24

Early Education Experiences
- Activities that we learn young can stick and grow
Family Influences
- Family attitudes and traditions can influence interests
- Parents who value physical activity can push it on their children
Social (peer) Influences
- Society can change what we think/di due to norms
Cultural Influences
- Different cultures can influence different activities
Media and other influences
Media can change what we do/do due to trends

Question 25

How can you become more active in recreation?

Answer 25

I can become more active in recreation by finding an active activity that I enjoy doing and making time for it 3 times a week and being consistent with it so that I won’t make excuses not to do it

Question 26

Explain the Renaissance period

Answer 26

It was high class and men did most things
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Visiting the market
Attending Fairs
Tennis
Lawn Bowling
Archery
Billiards
Cards
PARTICIPANTS:
People in the lower class usually visit events, markets, visiting church holidays and fairs
People in higher class are the ones who like to participate in games like tennis and lawn bowling

Question 27

Explain the Reformation Period

Answer 27

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITES:
Outdoor sports and activities like archery, hunting, fencing, horseback riding and hiking
Enjoyment of the arts like music, theater and dance
Alehouses and coffeehouses were spots people would usually go to for socializing and drinking
People who practiced catholic or protestant would attend mass and pray
PARTICIPANTS:
Wealthy people would participate in recreational activities like hunting and entertainment as they could afford it
Commoners would participate in dances, festivals and socializing
Religion also played a role in who would participate in certain activities

Question 28

Explain the Industrial Revolution

Answer 28

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITES:
Sports like cricket, football, rugby and horseback riding
Music and Theater Halls (live performances, musicals, operas, comedy and drama)
Outdoor activities like picnics, hiking, and nature walks
PARTICIPANTS:
Middle and upper classes who had more disposable income and leisure time
Children and Youth
Working-class individuals who had limited opportunities due to work although they might engage in community gatherings or occasional festivals

Question 29

Explain Depression Years

Answer 29

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITES:
Movie going
Radio Entertainment
Outdoor activities like picnics, hiking and camping
Sports
PARTICIPANTS:
Families (watching movies, playing board games)
Children
Teenagers and young adults

Question 30

Explain Modern Era

Answer 30

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Swimming
Working out at the gym
Sports in gymnasiums
Ice skating
Libraries
Malls
PARTICIPANTS:
Accessible to anyone
All ages and skills
Finding out what you enjoy

Question 31

Explain the Roaring 20’s

Answer 31

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Horse Racing
Watching Movies
Gambling
Mini Golf
Tennis
Listening to Radio Shows (Amos n Andy was a famous one)
PARTICIPANTS:
Most of the recreation activities listed are for all ages, however horse racing you need training
Rich people would place bets on people who think would win
Gambling would be older people rather than younger people
KEY CHARTERISTICS:
Economic boom
Flappers
Jazz Age
New Gadgets (TV, Vacuum cleaner, radio)
Prohibition
Big Cities
*People in this time had more money and time to spend on entertainment and things like dancing clubs, jazz music were very popular
SIMILARITIES:
Jazz music remains a significant cultural influence in todays society
Professional Sports continues to be popular
Gambling remains widely popular if not more and young people participate more as well

Question 32

Explain “Play”

Question 33

Differentiate between the terms leisure and recreation.

Answer 33

Leisure is whenever you’re free whereas recreation is more of a commitment

Question 34

Explain recreation specifically in Roaring 20s

Answer 34

KEY CHRACTERISTICS:
Economic boom, Jazz Age, Flappers, New Gadgets, Prohibition and Big Cities
WAS RECREATION VALUED?:
People had more leisure time and money to spend
Sports like baseball and boxing gained popularity
Dancing Club and jazz music had an enormous increase in popularity
Time for leisure was built by the economy’s boom in disposable income
RECREATION ACTIVITIES:
Horse Racing
Watching movies
Gambling
Mini Golf
Tennis
Radio Shows
PARTICIPANTS:
Most activities are for people of all ages but horse racing requires training
Rich people would place bets on races they think would win
For gambling, older people would participate more than younger people
SIMILARITIES:
Jazz music remains a significant cultural influence in today’s society
Professional sports continue to be popular forms of recreation
Gambling is still popular today but younger people participate in it more now