Current Trends And Issues Flashcards
1
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Define current affairs
A
Those events and issues of interest currently found in the news
2
Q
What makes something an issue ( 2 points)
A
1) a matter of discussion, debate or dispute
2) at matter of public concern
3
Q
Define trend
A
A pattern or general direction that one sees from past events and their freq/ general development or change in a situation
4
Q
Name 3 trends in rec/leisure behaviour
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- individualized activities
- Eco-tourism
5
Q
Name the top 3 worldwide fitness trends of 2014
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- high intensity interval training
- body weight training
- educated and certified fitness professionals
6
Q
Name 2 activity trends
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- sedentary youth( obesity)
- decrease in volunteerism
7
Q
Will trends help us understand the forces that will influence our leisure behaviours in the future? T or F?
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True
8
Q
Name 3 predictors of change
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- aging population
- immigration patterns
- high levels of formal education
9
Q
Define current events
A
Contemporary happenings so significance usually covered in the news (ex wiki)
