Concepts Of Physical Activty: Recreation Flashcards
Reaction consists of activities of experiences carried out insider usually…
Chosen voluntarily by the participant because of satisfaction, pleasure or creative enrichment derived
Or because of certain personal or social gains
Structure of recreation:
Limited
Done in free time
Voluntary
Intrinsic values
Adults
Fixed around work
Motivations of recreation are:
Fun
Socialisation
Escapism
Reenergise
Recuperate
Relieve stress
Intrinsic - own benefit
Benefits to individual are:
Builds self-esteem
Improves overall health
Relieves stress
Social
Quality/length of life
Benefits to society are:
Reduces crime - time occupied
Healthier society - less strain on NHS
Employment
Social inclusion
Tourism - parks
Similarities between play and recreation are:
Voluntary
Enjoyment is motivation
Both informal in structure
Develop social, cognitive and emotional skill
Sense of well being
Casual attitude - no serious outcome
Differences between play and recreation are:
Recreation is for escapism from our lives
Recreation - viewed as an opportunity to socialise or to become healthier
Slightly more structured - modified rules
Recreation means to…
Restore health
Linked with…
Relaxation and recuperation
Passive recreation is…
Non-physical, e.g. Reading a book
Active recreation is when you are…
Physically active, e.g. playing football in the park
