Leisure and Recreation Concept

LEISURE &
RECREATIO
N
Recreation
 Concept & definition of leisure and recreation.

 Typologies of recreation.
 Values and importance of recreation.
LEARNING OUTCOME:
 Recognize the differences between leisure and
recreation.
 Identify various types of recreational activity.
 Understand the values and importance of
recreation.
Leisure …
Free Time - Time can be divided into existence,

subsistence, and discretionary time. Leisure can be viewed
as an unobligated block of time- discretionary or free time-
when we are free to do what we choose.
Activity - Leisure can be defined as the activities in which

one participate during free time, for example: running,
reading, volunteering, or swimming.
State of Mind - Leisure is a style of behaviour or and

attitude that can occur in any activity. The emphasis is
focused on one’s psychological mind-set or coordination.
Symbol of Social Class - Leisure can be defined by the

desire to demonstrate one’s ability to be at leisure as
opposed to labour and to consume leisure goods and
products.
Leisure …
Antiutilitarian - Leisure could also be defined as

an end in itself, serving no instrumental value –
not secondary to work, as self-expression and as
fulfilling satisfaction.
Action - Leisure can be viewed as action that

includes elements of time, activity, attitude, or
state of mind. Leisure involves some implied
action with direction. It also includes some
element of self- determination.
Holistic – Leisure is a combination of some of the

previously mentioned definitions with particular
emphasis on the individual’s perceived freedom
in relation to the activity and the role of leisure in
helping the individual achieve self-actualization.
In this model, everything has potential for
leisure.
To become refreshed / to create anew / reinvigoration
CONCEPT & DEFINITION OF RECREATION
• Recreation:
– Offers a refreshing change from work, and it often has a potent
renewing influence.
– The action and activities of people engaging in constructive and
personally pleasurable use of leisure time.
– Include passive or active participation in individual or group, cultural
functions, natural human history appreciation, non formal education
program, pleasure travel, sightseeing and entertainment.
– Refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; diversion play; a
means of getting diversion or entertainment.
– A pleasurable activity, which may be relatively sedentary, largely
pursued for intrinsic motivation during leisure.
– Pleasurable and constructive use of spare time.
“one person’s
BUT relaxation
!!!!! may
be another’s drudgery!!”
Typologies of Recreation
Outdoor Recreation
Air / aviation
• Ballooning, hang gliding, parachuting, paragliding, scenic aerial touring (small
aircraft / helicopter) etc.
Outdoor Recreation
Water
• White-water rafting, sea kayaking, river canoeing, wind surfing, jet
boating, water skiing, fishing etc.
Outdoor Recreation
Land
• Cross-country skiing, trekking, mountain biking, horse back
riding, rock climbing, camping etc.
Indoor Recreation
• No specific categories.
• Includes all sort of activities (could be anything!)
as long as those activities are conducted /
participated in a ‘close environment’ – eg. Hall,
house, etc.
Something to
Ponder….
All OUTDOOR
recreation
activities are
ACTIVE and
all INDOOR
recreation
activities are
PASSIVE
What do you
think?
•
Leisure & Recreation Benefits
Health
– Physical fitness
– Physical health and maintenance
• Psychology (Individual)
– Emotional balance (work and play)
– Personal development and growth
– Need to find identity
– Self realization and self actualization
– Compensation
– Sense of accomplishment
• Social (Community)
– Regaining a sense of community
– Generate interaction with environment
– Social integration (promote ethnic and cultural harmony)
– Outlet for adventure
– Create community pride
– Reduce delinquency
– Reduce vandalism and crime
– Acceptable outlets for aggression
• Economical benefits
– Reduced health care cost
– Reduced maintenance cost
– A productive and healthier work force
– Enhanced property value
• Environmental benefits
– Conservation and protection of natural resources
– Enjoying nature

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LEISURE &

 Concept & definition of leisure and recreation.

Free Time - Time can be divided into existence,

Activity - Leisure can be defined as the activities in which

State of Mind - Leisure is a style of behaviour or and

Symbol of Social Class - Leisure can be defined by the

Antiutilitarian - Leisure could also be defined as

Action - Leisure can be viewed as action that

Holistic – Leisure is a combination of some of the

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