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Physical & Outdoor Recreation. Wk 3 Contemporary studies. Definitions. Recreation voluntary activity engaged in leisure time, motivated by intrinsic values. It is a structure/ organised element type of leisure There are definite links between leisure and recreation.
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Physical & Outdoor Recreation Wk 3 Contemporary studies Contemp Studies yr 12
Definitions Recreation voluntary activity engaged in leisure time, motivated by intrinsic values. It is a structure/ organised element type of leisure There are definite links between leisure and recreation. Outdoor recreation- challenge in the natural environment, recreative not competitive. With these definitions in mind, give examples of a recreative activity and an outdoor recreative activity and describe why they fall into that particular category. Contemp Studies yr 12
Consider : • Who is taking part? • When is it happening? • Where is it taking place? • Why are they taking part? Contemp Studies yr 12
Closely related to play Time & space decided freely Can be done by anyone Physical Recreation Challenging but not necessarily competitive No preparation needed, spontaneous Contemp Studies yr 12
Other Characteristics • Wide range of activities • Large physical component • Vehicle for performance • Knowledge & values gained from participation Contemp Studies yr 12
Homework • Play is part of everyone's life, but it differs in children & adults, discuss [6] • What is leisure, give an example to illustrate your answer [4] • What is recreation [4] • Which category would you put surfing into, give reasons for your answer [4] • Name two types of leisure and give examples to support your answer [6] • Leisure and recreation have very close links, but are not totally the same, what is the main difference between the two. Give examples to illustrate your answer.[6] Contemp Studies yr 12
Outdoor Recreation cont… • Adventure sports are a branch of outdoor recreation. • So why the growth? • More opportunity • Escape from urban lifestyle • Developments in technology • Increased standard of living Contemp Studies yr 12
Relaxing Limited organisation No defined outcome Moral Physical Recreation Intrinsic Rewards Worthwhile activity Contemp Studies yr 12
Adventure • There has been a growth in adventure sports e.g. rock climbing/canoeing/climbing • There has been a growth in new adventure sports e.g. Mountain biking/jet skiing/snowboarding • Why has this growth come about? • Need for excitement in an otherwise sedentary life. • Increased leisure time. • Activities more accessible. • Developments in technology. • Appreciation of the natural environment. • Escape from an urban lifestyle. Contemp Studies yr 12
Mortlock’s 4 stages of adventure PLAY First Experience Exciting Environment FRONTIER ADVENTURE Test of self and others ADVENTURE ADVENTURE Challenge of Skill/Confidence Difficult Environment MISADVENTURE In a dangerous environment Contemp Studies yr 12
Include some work on risk and safety • Def & characteristics of outdoor / adventurous activities Contemp Studies yr 12