LEIS 1127 Midterm Flashcards
What percent of Canadians live in urban environments?
80%
As it relates to recreation service delivery, this sector’s role is primarily to promote the overall well-being of all members of society
Public Sector
The public sector is specifically mandated to address issues faced by which segment of the population?
Marginalized or needier members of society
In urban contexts, __________ is responsible for the provision of recreation activities, programs and facilities/spaces
Municipal Government
Usually through taxes or tax supported programs
This sector provides recreation opportunities that are primarily based on the potential for creating a profit
Commercial Sector
Churches, the Kinsmen, YM-YWCA, Metro Minor Basketball Association and the Armdale Yacht Club are all examples of organizations in the ____________ sector?
Private Sector
not-for-profit
Nine major trends identified that present challenges to the provision of recreation/leisure opportunities in urban settings
- Deteriorating park & recreation infrastructure
- Increasing crime rates/urban fear
- Increasing demand for safety
- Increasing use of the home as a recreation centre
- Increasing demand for recreation services
- Changing demographics (aging, family structure)
- Increasing awareness of health, wellness, obesity
- Increased immigration and cultural diversity
- Increased demand for public accountability
What is the primary place of recreation or leisure for most Canadians?
Home
The phenomenon of people retreating to their homes for a significant portion of their daily lives, including their leisure or recreation is called
Cacooning
SLE’s
Simulated Leisure Environments
Zoo’s, wave pools, rock climbing walls
Based on a Statistics Canada study, which leisure activity was the most popular in natural settings?
Relaxing in an outdoor setting
What percent of Canadians participate in some form of leisure in the natural environment?
86%
What is the economic value of these activities to the Canadian economy?
$11 billion/ year
The former head of the US forest service (Aldo Leopold) identified five components of the outdoor recreation experience. What are they?
- Collection of “evidence” of experience
- Feelings of isolation in nature
- Experiencing fresh air and scenery
- Perception of nature (e.g., nature’s rhythms/strength)
- Stewardship or concern for the environment (husbandry)
The four phases of the “total recreation experience” are
Anticipation, planning, participation, recollection
Canada currently has ____ national parks
41
What is the main difference between national and provincial parks’ management?
Diversity of opportunities is the key element in the development of a provincial park system
Physical carrying capacity
Capacity of built environment to accommodate users
Ecological carrying capacity
Amount of impact biological and physical components of the environment can
accommodate without negative effects
Psychological carrying capacity
Impact of people on other people
What is the name of the oldest “social club” in NA
The Order of Good Cheer
Who founded this social club?
Samuel Champlain