Topic 19: Life Course

Question 1

Life course used to demonstrate the..

Answer 1

transitions of a persons development related to aging and possible life stages

Question 2

Chronicle age is..

Answer 2

a weak predictor of leisure behaviour

Question 3

Life course is more useful than age in..

Answer 3

identity the activity patterns as we age

Question 4

Its important to reflect on how..

Answer 4

entering and leaving different life stages may influence leisure opportunities and participation

Question 5

What is leisure repertoire

Answer 5

leisure opportunities, experiences, skill and knowledge individuals may have required across their life course

Question 6

Factors influencing leisure repertoire

Answer 6

• gender
• culture
• family
• cohort
• age

Question 7

4 factors that frame life course

Answer 7

• biological age
• martial status
• presence of children
• employment status

Question 8

Resources for leisure

Answer 8

• resources
• time
• space
• companions
• skill
• equipment

Question 9

4 stages of human development

Answer 9

• preparation phase 0-20
• establishment phase 19-29
• maturity phase (early 30-45) (later 45-65)
• culmination phase 66+

Question 10

Preparation phases

Answer 10

• early childhood 0-5
• late childhood 6-11
• early adolescent 12-15
• late adolescent 16-20

Question 11

Early childhood

Answer 11

imitative play, inflicting factors are parents, family

Question 12

Late childhood

Answer 12

influencing factors are family, school, sport

Question 13

Early adolescent

Answer 13

decline in family and school influence, increase in peer influence, experimenting with alcohol, drugs sexuality.

Question 14

Late adolescence

Answer 14

more life decisions, post secondary education who am i?

Question 15

Establishment phase

Answer 15

• occupational situations
• family roles
• marriage
• parenthood
• health

Question 16

Early maturity phase

Answer 16

employment, stability and accomplishments, leisure pursuits are family cohesion, child development, community solidarity, home leisure

Question 17

Later maturity phase

Answer 17

fewer home centred activities, more evenings out and travel, fewer financial responsibilities

Question 18

Culmination phase

Answer 18

• retirement
• advanced aging
• no structured employment
• relatively free
• health

Question 19

Retirement and leisure

Answer 19

retirement and sudden increase in time doesn’t always correlate to lots of leisure. researchers have found individuals are lacking the knowledge needed to have positive leisure functioning after they retire or launch their children out of the home

Question 20

There Graying of Canada

Answer 20

according to stats canada, 2016 census data seniors are the fastest growing demographic in Canada.

Question 21

1981 senior made up to..

Answer 21

1.4 million canadas pop

Question 22

2016 there was how many aged 65+ to 16.9% of the population

Answer 22

5.9 million canadians

Question 23

By 2031 seniors are projected to make what percent of population

Answer 23

23%

Question 24

How does leisure help with aging

Answer 24

• way of taking a break
• opportunity for balance
• create valued meaning in life
• deal w stress
• health benefits

Question 25

Leisure activities 65+

Answer 25

• watching tv
• reading
• walking
• gardening
• golf

Question 26

75+ have the lowest rates of

Answer 26

sport and physical activities

Question 27

The mature market: new activities in old age with travel and tourism

Answer 27

want more unique travel experiences that stress historical, educational or cultural elements

Question 28

Mature market wants..

Answer 28

continuing education classes related to crafts and hobbies

Question 29

Boomers starting to pursue less..

Answer 29

strenuous leisure activities (hockey vs golf)

Question 30

Health and personal care for mature leisure with emphasis on

Answer 30

presentation and holistic or alternative forms of medicine will be popular