Foundational Aspects of RT

Question 1

What are 4 critical areas for one to enjoy leisure?

Answer 1

1. ) Intrinsic Motivation
2. ) Optimal state (flow)
3. ) Perceived freedom & personal choice
4. ) Self efficacy

Question 2

What is Perceived freedom?

Answer 2

Creating an environment where the participant feels they have the opportunity to make and follow through with leisure choices

• We help create this environment
• Activities are freely chosen

Question 3

Describe intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation

Answer 3

1. ) Intrinsic motivation: the individual in personal/internally driven to engage in a behaviour
   - They find it personally rewarding and want to participate
2. ) Extrinsic motivation: individual is driven by external variables to engage in certain behaviours
   - External rewards, such as medals or praise

Question 4

Why do they need intrinsic motivation?

Answer 4

They have opportunities to develop competence, self confidence, self realization and development
- They’re moved from within

Question 5

What is self efficacy?

Answer 5

We perceive that we’re in control of our lives and the choices we make

• Greater sense of motivation, autonomy and competency
• Not forced to participate

Question 6

TRUE OR FALSE
- If someone has an external locus of control they believe their actions will contribute to their outcomes
EX. I did well on a test because I studied

Answer 6

FALSE

- They believe it is up to chance/luck

Question 7

Describe an internal locus of control

Answer 7

Individuals believes they’re responsible for their outcomes, based on their actions and behaviours

Question 8

What is the FLOW state?

Answer 8

An optimal state where ones ability and the challenge match.

• To enter the flow, we must match the skill and challenge
• High skill, and low challenge = boredom
• Low skill & high challenge = anxiety

Question 9

Name a few of the elements needs for an individual to enter the flow state.

Answer 9

• Loosing track of time
• Deep concentration
• Intriscially rewarding
• Lack of self consciousness
• Balance of challenge & skill

Question 10

How can a Recreation Therapist best facilitate quality leisure experiences?

Answer 10

Promote a sense of self efficacy & locus of control
Balance challenge and skill based on population
Increase opportunities for personal freedom and choice
Increase chances for intrinsic motivation

Question 11

Leisure experiences + Resources = …

Answer 11

WELLBEING

Question 12

What is the leisure experience?

Answer 12

Savouring leisure
Attention to positive aspects of activity, focusing on the positive emotions associated with leisure
Modifying the activity for allow for more positivity
More meaningful activities and experiences

Question 13

Describe Authentic leisure?

Answer 13

Purposive selection of leisure involvement that is reflective of essential aspects of self
- Go through self discovery of strengths and interests. Helps promote contexts of success as well

Question 14

What is the difference between MINDFUL and VIRTUOUS leisure?

Answer 14

Mindful leisure: clients are taught to monitor and control intrusive/anxiety thoughts, prior to and during leisure

Virtuous leisure: engaging in leisure experiences in the service of something beyond themselves

• Learning to find opportunities to contribute to their community
• Must have self awareness to do this (strength, interests and abilities)

Question 15

What is FREDRICKS view on positive emotion?

Answer 15

JOY and positive emotions cans…

• Be increased through intentional activities
• Has enduring physical, psychological and social benefits
• Leisure is a great avenue to expand these positive emotions and lead to ones full potential

Question 16

What are the 3 Bandura’s Theory of self-efficacy ?

Answer 16

motivation, competency and autonomy