Chapter One Flashcards
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Leisure : 3 Common Meanings
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1) . Leisure as Free Time
2) . Leisure as Recreational Activity
3) . Leisure as Attitude
2
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Recreation
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-Activities developed by society primarily for fun and enjoyment
3
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Play
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- The spirit of leisure
- Not for the sake of a final goal
- Carefree, imaginative, & creative
- Self-expression
4
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Qualities of True Leisure Experiences
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- Freedom
- Choice
- Internal Rewards
- Sense of Control
- Optimal Arousal
- Novelty
- Challenge
5
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Personal Benefits of Leisure and Recreation
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- Contributes to full and meaningful life
- Physical and mental health (stress)
- Increases self-esteem
- Human and social development
- higher quality of life
6
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Physical Activity
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People with disabilities are much less likely than those without disabilities to engage in regular physical activity
7
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Inclusion: Barriers
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People with disabilities are more likely to experience barriers that limit their inclusion:
- Attitudinal Barriers
- Perceptual Barriers
- Societal Barriers
- Programmatic Barriers
- Physical Barriers
8
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Barriers Limit Access To:
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- Physical Activity
- Fitness
- Sports
- Recreation
- Physical Education
- Social Functions
9
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Social Benefits of Leisure and Recreation
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- Opportunities to build stronger, more cohesive communities
- Reduces alienation, loneliness & anti-social behaviors
- Community rec promotes diversity & greater understanding of differences
- Builds strong families
- Opportunities for community involvement & friendship development
10
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Disability Affects on People
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Wide-ranging:
- Purely Physical
- Sensory
- Cognitive
- Multiple
11
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Acquired Disabilities
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Wide-ranging as well:
- Pre-natal
- During birth
- During development
- At any point in life
- Environmental Factors
