Exam 4 Flashcards
Eastern and Western Religions
●Judaism
●began almost 5,000 years ago in Israel
●strong emphasis on family and the study of religious text
●believe that God created the world and that it is full of meaning
●taking care of the environment is valued, but people are perceived to be at the top of the hierarchy
●belief that people should enjoy life’s goodness at the same time augment the joy by sharing it with God
●dietary customs are important
●Work has sacred meaning, but leisure is valuable for meditation and self-expression
●Christianity
●began almost 2,000 years ago
●believe in the resurrection of Christ’s earthly body
●historically value work as a way to survive not for materialism
●operates out of love having a sense of right action for whatever they do in their leisure
Islam
●means peace that comes when one’s life is surrendered to God
●believe that being a slave to Allah is to be free from other kinds of slavery like greed, society or personal status
●came through the prophet Muhammad
●sacred text is the Koran
●the charge to followers is to practice good and prohibit evil
●says little about leisure, but does encourage people to do what is good for them
●focuses on the enjoyment within life through worship and sharing with others
Physical Fitness, Social Connections, Stress Relief
Physical fitness:
•Risks for cardiovascular disease includes high blood pressure, obesity, and high cholesterol
•Increases energy, body strength and self-esteem
•Decreases tension and symptoms of depression
•Manages non-insulin dependent diabetes
•Public recreation agencies offer fitness and sport programs for all ages
Social Connections
•Studies have reported that organizational membership is down in the U.S. People are not joining civic groups, churches, or other organizations as in previous years.
•Socialization helps reduce the risk of heart disease and maintains the immune system
•Leisure services can help improve memberships
Stress Relief
•Laughter activates muscle use and increases heart rate and oxygen exchange
•Laughing is inherently associated with play
•The joy and camaraderie of play and other forms of recreation participation enhance laughter and reinforces a sense of humor.
Outdoor Recreation Suppliers
The federal government is a major supplier of outdoor recreation opportunities through the programs of the Department of the Interior (National Park Service) and the Department of Agriculture (U.S. Forest Service)
Eminent Domain, Squatter’s Rights
Has the authority of eminent domain that allows acquisition of private lands for a greater public good
Department of Defense
Provides direct recreation services to the military similar to local recreation and park departments
•These services are an inducement for enlistment, provide increased levels of productivity, encourage sustained morale and help the loneliness associated with military service.
Department of Education
Recreation is recognized as a significant part of education. The involvement of the public school system in the provision of adequate recreation opportunities is encouraged.
•The Office of Special Education and Recreation (OSERS) has a special influence on the park and recreation services for people with disabilities. The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) offers financial support for the development of graduate study in the field of Therapeutic Recreation.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Is concerned with the comprehensive planning and development of American cities. Recreation concerns are a part of this process. HUD has encouraged the development and use of planning standards and the necessity for effective evaluation of park and recreation delivery systems.
Rehab. Act 1973 - Section 501,502,503,504,
Section 501: Employment
•Section 502: Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance board
•Section 503: Employment under federal contract
•Section 504: Nondiscrimination under federally funded programs
Most significant Section of Rehab. Act
The most significant Section of the Rehab Act was Section 504.
•Provided civil rights protection for individuals with disabilities primarily for federally funded programs
•Landmark statement – no one may be excluded from a federally funded program based strictly “by reason of his/her handicap”
Define Handicapped and Major life Activities.
Definition of a “Handicapped” Individual
•“has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of such person’s major life activities”
•Has a record of impairment or is regarded as having the impairment
●Major life Activities defined as:
•Self-care, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, walking
Education for Handicap Children Act
PL 94-142 Education for Handicap Children Act(1975)
•now called Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - “IDEA”
•Guaranteed a free and appropriate education for individuals with disabilities who require it, this includes related service programming.
●Psychological services
●Rehabilitation Counseling
●Speech Pathology
●Occupational Therapy
●Physical Therapy
●Transportation
●Recreation
•Protect and insure rights of children and youth with disabilities
