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What is leisure and provide an example

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Freedom from the need to labour, to focus on, cultivation of the mind

  • Leisure as time
  • Leisure as activity
  • Leisure as state of mind
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What is recreation and provide an example

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Activity that people engage in during their free time, people enjoy, and for social reasons i.e.. anything that is not competitive.. sports, music, cart

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What is play and provide an example

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Multiple definitions of play..following characteristics are commonly used

  • intrinsic motivation -process over product
  • free choice -play is active
  • suspension of reality -play is bound by rules
  • positive affect -internal locus of control
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What does APIE stand for?

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A- assessment
P- planning
I- implementation
E- evaluation

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What is the renewed definition for recreation?

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Recreation is the experience that results from freely chosen participation in physical, social, intellectual, creative and spiritual pursuits that enhance individual and community wellbeing.

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What is The Framework’s 5 goals for action?

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  1. Foster active living through physical recreation.
  2. Increase inclusion and access to recreation for populations that face
    constraints to participation.
  3. Help people connect to nature through recreation.
  4. Ensure the provision of supportive physical and social environments that
    encourage participation in recreation and build strong, caring communities.
  5. Grow and sustain the capacity of the recreation field.
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Name one priority/trend for each of The Framework’s 5 goals?

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  1. Active Living- Participation throughout the life course, physical literacy, play
  2. Inclusion and access- Equitable participation for all, regardless of socio-economic status, age, culture and race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, geographic location
  3. Connecting people and nature- Natural spaces and places, comprehensive system of parks, public awareness and education, minimize negative impacts
  4. Supportive environments- Assesment tools, active transportation, partnerships in social environment, align communities, essential and existing places
  5. Recreation Capacity- Collaborative system, development, advanced education, community leadership, volunteers
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What is the purpose of The Framework?

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Recreation has the potential to address challenges and troubling issues such as increases in sedentary
living and obesity, decreased contact with nature, and inequities that limit recreation opportunities for some population groups.
Doing this requires a clear understanding and commitment to a shared vision, values and goals, as well as the development and implementation of action plans. The Framework provides a foundation for reflection, discussion and the development of such action plans.

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What are the 4 stages of leisure development through life and how do they affect leisure (ie. age, culture, education, socio-economic, family)

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  1. Preparation Phase- imitative, explorative and testing (children start out family and play oriented then begin socialization in sports school, arts clubs, then some slip and experiment with alcohol and drugs, then they become more envolved with life decisions like career and social choices)
  2. Establishment Phase- role of family and work (marriage, parenthood, health, family roles, demands of employment responsibilities ie. children tend to become the new leisure companions)
  3. Maturity Phase- socio-economic status and work (home and family centred leisure activities are dominated ie. tv, visiting with family and friends, gardening, hobbies)
  4. Culmination Phase- retirement and free time (work, family and leisure roles will change b/c of retirement and age, may have difficulty adapting to no work environment, not interested in clubs)
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What are some of the benefits of leisure in family, society?

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Family benefits: family bonding, reinforce relationships b/w parents and child, learn acceptable behaviours/traditions
Social Benefits: contributes to economy, improves mental health and well-being of workers, creates a comfort system of social organization, transmits values to help others

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What are some things that influence one’s leisure choice?

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cultural/societal family values, parents/family participation, past experiences, relationships, socioeconomic status, work/other obligations, access, age, employment, children, time, skill, money

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What are four factors that influence amount/function of leisure across life course?

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  • age
  • marital status
  • presence of children
  • employment status
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What is work life balance?

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how people mesh their job with the rest of their life

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What percent of Canadians live in urban environments?

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80

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As it relates to recreation service delivery, this sector’s role is primarily to promote the overall well-being of all members of society

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Public Sector

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he public sector is specifically mandated to address issues faced by which segment of the population?

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Marginalized or needier members of society

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Name two examples of public sector recreation venues/programs

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pools, arena, parks, libraries, sports fields, community centers, leisure oriented classes and instructions

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In urban contexts, __________ is responsible for the provision of recreation activities, programs and facilities/spaces

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Municipal Government (through taxes or tax supported programs)

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This sector provides recreation opportunities that are primarily based on the potential for creating a profit

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Commercial Sector

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Churches, the Kinsmen, YM-YWCA, Metro Minor Basketball Association and the Armdale Yacht Club are all examples of organizations in the ____________ sector?

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Private (not for profit)

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There are nine major trends identified in the book that present challenges to the provision of recreation/leisure opportunities in urban settings. Name as many of these as you can


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  1. Deteriorating park & recreation infrastructure
  2. Increasing crime rates/urban fear
  3. Increasing demand for safety
  4. Increasing use of the home as a recreation centre
  5. Increasing demand for recreation services
  6. Changing demographics (aging, family, structure)
  7. Increasing awareness of health, wellness, obesity
  8. Increased immigration and cultural diversity
  9. Increased demand for public accountability



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What is the primary place of recreation or leisure for most Canadians?

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Home

23
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The phenomenon of people retreating to their homes for a significant portion of their daily lives, including their leisure or recreation is called ______________

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Caccooning

24
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Based on a Statistics Canada study, which leisure activity was the most popular in natural settings?

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Relaxing in an outdoor setting

25
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What needs and motives does outdoor recreation satisfy that other forms of recreation cannot?

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need to reconnect and find out natural roots, Connection to past; earlier human lifestyles (e.g., hunting, fishing), re-creation of life more in tune with the environment and our ancestors


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What percent of Canadians participate in some form of leisure in the natural environment?

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86%

27
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What is the economic value of these activities to the Canadian economy?

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11 billion dollars/year

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The former head of the US forest service (Aldo Leopold) identified five components of the outdoor recreation experience. What are they?

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  1. Collection of “evidence” of experience
  2. Feelings of isolation in nature
  3. Experiencing fresh air and scenery
  4. Perception of nature (e.g., nature’s rhythms/strength)
  5. Stewardship or concern for the environment (husbandry)
    
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The four phases of the “total recreation experience” are:

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Anticipation, planning, participation, recollection

30
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Canada currently has ____ national parks

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41

31
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What is the main difference between national and provincial parks’ management?

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diversity of opportunities is the key element in the development of a provincial park system

32
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Original leaders in the field of public recreation…

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Saw recreation as a way to improve conditions for children, youth and adults and to make cities more attractive

33
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What natural area in Halifax has been named “Canada’s First Park”?

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The Common

34
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What were some original activities intended for “parks and pleasure grounds” in the 19th century?

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Promenading, strolling, sitting, looking at horticultural displays, listening to band concerts and various genteel activities.

35
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What land became a valuable resource to cities as they tried to expand their park and playground space following the pre-war depression and post-war recovery (in 1920s)

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land forfeited when land owners could not pay taxes



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What factors contributed to considerable growth/pressure/challenges for leisure services after the depression and WW II? (one point for each correct response)

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• Post-war population growth (baby boom)
• Increased demand for parks/rec in 60s
• Increased awareness of matters concerning physical environment in 70s/80s • Cutbacks in public sector in 80s/90s (reductions in transfer grants from
province to municipal gov’ts, downloading of programs from muni gov’t to local community volunteer group

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Which national organization, acting as an umbrella organization for a groups advocating social reform, were the first to promote supervised playgrounds (in 1901)?

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National Council of Women

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Who/when were the first people trained with information about recreation and leisure?

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Teachers, in 1920s

39
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When/where were the first university recreation programs established?

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UBC 1960, U 0f A, 1962

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When was Dal’s recreation program established?

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1996

41
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What province was the first to establish a provincial Department of Recreation

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Nova Scotia in 1972

42
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In the 1930s the overriding concern of recreation was ___________.

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To make men fit for war

43
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Carrying capacity refers to

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the maximum number of recreationists that a given area can accommodate without having a negative impact on the environment or the experiences of other recreationists

44
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What is significant about the video girl like me and recreation?

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Due to children choosing white dolls over black dolls and associating them with ugly and pretty signifies our society’s poor outlook on gender equality, racism etc.

45
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What were some of the detrimental impacts of residential schools?

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The residential system ruptured aboriginal culture life in Canada:
-Students were discouraged from speaking their first language or practicing native traditions. If they were caught, they would experience severe punishment
-students lived in substandard conditions and endured physical and emotional abuse
-many allegations of sexual abuse
-rarely had opportunities to see examples of normal family life
-brothers and sisters at the same school rarely saw each other, as all activities were segregated by gender
When students returned to the reserve, they often found they didn’t belong. They didn’t have the skills to help their parents, and became ashamed of their native heritage. The skills taught at the schools were generally substandard; many found it hard to function in an urban setting. The aims of assimilation meant devastation for those who were subjected to years of mistreatment

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What is historical trauma?

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The collective emotional and psychological injury both over the life span and across generations, resulting from a violent history of genocide

47
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Suggest ways in which recreation and leisure programs can be more supportive for invisible and visible disabilities

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  • Access to public areas such as city streets and public buildings and restrooms (visible changes)
  • installation of elevators, transit lifts, wheelchair ramps and curb cuts, allowing people in wheelchairs and with other mobility impairments to use public sidewalks and public transit more easily and more safely
  • access to education and employment
  • independent life, self-advocacy movements
48
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What is the Chinese Head Tax

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The Chinese head tax was a fixed fee charged to each Chinese person entering Canada

49
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Why/who were people executed during the Holocaust period?

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Groups such as handicaps, Gypsies, homosexuals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Catholics, Poles, Soviet prisoners of war, political dissidents and others were persecuted by the Nazis because of their religious/political beliefs, physical defects, or failure to fall into the “Aryan” ideal

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Why is Chronological age a “weak predictor” of leisure behaviour”?

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Leisure researchers rarely discuss age in isolation and leisure may change across the life cycle in response to personal needs, interests, and abilities to work and family demands, and to cultural change

51
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What are some of the major trends affecting provision of recreation

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Humanism- A world view that recognizes the uniqueness of humans to make wise choices and realize their potential
Normalisation- Ensuring that the life patterns of people with disabilities are as close to as possible as the other citizens
Self-determination- The opportunity and freedom to make decisions
Integration- Includes physical and social integration.. sharing of physical space and time and social interactions b/w people with and without disabilities
Quality of Life- Someones desired condition of living related to home, community, school/work, health

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What were some of the challenges experienced by the Chinese during the time of the building of the railroad

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  • head tax kept increasing
  • Chinese were denied Canadian citizenship
  • No other group was targeted in this way
  • Chinese pioneers were not allowed to bring their family, including their wives, to Canada (became a bachelor society)
  • long separation of families sometimes not reunited
  • Chinese wives were left to raise children by themselves (led to starvation and financial hardships)
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Why is it important to be familiar with diversity in the recreation profession?

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  • number of visible minority group members continues to increase
  • to know how to plan and manage recreation programs/services/facilities
  • to be able to explain differences and similarities in leisure behaviour
  • prepare you for Canada since it is multicultural

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