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Leisure and Recreation

Task

What do the following phrases mean?

1. Leisure time

2. Recreation

3. Physical recreation

Leisure time…

Leisure is how you spend your ‘free’ time.

It is the time left after you have been to school, travelled home, completed your chores and slept.

e.g. watch TV, play computer games or abseil down a cliff face.

What you do will depend on your culture and upbringing, your social class and the facilities available.

Leisure time…

On average how much leisure time do you get each day?

How do you choose to use your leisure time?

Recreation…

Recreation is any activity you do voluntarily, in your leisure time, for enjoyment. It is a form of play.

Physical recreation is where you choose a physical activity.

Task…

List 5 reasons why an individual might choose to take part in

physical recreation…

Reasons for physical recreation…3 MAIN

CATEGORIES

HEALTH

Reduce Stress

Body Image

Well being

Life expectancy

Illness

LEISURE + ENJOYMENT

Enjoyment

Satisfaction & Relaxation

Socialise

Friendship

Hobby

VOCATION

Employment

Professional / Semi-pro status

Trends…

It is important to know that leisure time has been increasing.

Make a list of reasons why you think leisure time may have increased over the years…

Shorter working week…

Many people now work 37 hours per week or less in the 1960’s it was normal to work 40-44 hours.

Many people work part time.

The statutory annual holiday entitlement of four weeks and flexible shift patterns allows many extended weekends.

Greater automation at home and at work…

The introduction and development of machines has reduced the hours it takes to do many jobs.

How???Computers, washing machines, JCB

Negative effects…

Can you think of any negative effects of greater automation at home and work?

work is less physically demanding

unemployment

a more sedentary lifestyle

effects on levels of health and fitness.

Unemployment…

Around 1 million people in the UK are unemployed.

Unemployment creates “free time” which can be used for “affordable” recreation.

Unemployment was partly a consequence of technological advances.

Early Retirement…

Allows a large group of people the freedom to pursue recreational activities.

Retired people tend to have far more disposable income than previous generations.

Leisure provisionsIncrease in leisure time = Increase in provision

Local Authorities provide a lot of the provision

e.g. allotments, swimming pools, library.

Private companies also provide leisure facilities

e.g. cinemas, ten pin bowling, clubs.

Private companies aim to make a profit.

Leisure provisions…

Provision needs to cater for the variety of people

(age, ability, interest).

“User groups” have been identified, e.g. :

Mothers and young children

Retirement age groups

Unemployed groups

Mothers and young children

Complex group – often childcare also required.

Retirement age groups

Starts from the age of 50. Provision needs reflect the effects of the aging process.

Unemployed groups

Wide age range present, facilities often used during the day rather than the night.

What role do Organisations such as Sport England play in helping cater for increased

participation during leisure time?

Identify and target specific user groups.Encourage new and improved facilitiesResearching and preparing designs for

sports buildings.Identify good practice in facilities and

management.

Conclusion… Facilities need to be flexible and varied.

The ability to pay for the facilities will govern participation levels.

Many local authorities provide reduced rates for certain user groups. Can you

think of any examples?

Sport England have made it a priority to identify and provide for a variety of user

groups.