Lec #1LEISURE & RECREATION

Leisure

Free time that can be spent as you see fit Activities making up your unstructured free

time Many different possibilities Not necessarily planned use of time, but not

necessarily wasted time Body’s chance to rejuvenate itself

Recreation Participation in an activity that you enjoy An activity that will improve us or restore us in

some wayo E.g., playing sports, watching TV,

downloading music, or playing video games, cooking and baking, gardening

Historical Development of Recreation

(1350–1600) Upper-class Painting, music, literature, science, and

education Well-educated man could ride, fence,

dance, and paint Great cultural movement in the arts and

education

Reformation Period (1500s–1600s)

Protestant work ethic introduced to colonial America

Recreation and leisure were earned through daily hard work

“Work before play” Ample time for recreation and leisure = lazy and

a loafer

Industrial Revolution (1700–1900)

Working-class o No time or energy o Few leisure opportunities o Visiting the taverns or pubs

Middle class o Modeled upper classo Playing the piano, singing, and

drama

Upper class o Enjoyed many forms of recreation o Bird watching, fishing, cricket, polo,

and hunting

Roaring 20s People began to recognize the need to enjoy

leisure time Hard work followed by deserved recreation

and leisureo Touring in the newly invented

automobile o The Charleston in illegal after-

hours clubso Jazz o Gambling

Depression Years (1929–1945)

Recreation became less formal People came together

o Played their musical instruments o Had picnics at the local beaches o Went swimmingo Conducted square dances o Made ice cream were the norm

Big bands and swing music were popular Attending the movie theatres (with sound)

Modern Era (1950–Present)

Fundamental changes in 1950so + Middle-class citizens had extra

money for fun and leisureo + Finish work each evening with

leisure activitieso + Faster transportation = travel o + Early retirement and enjoymento + Municipal multipurpose

recreational facilities o - Technological advancements took

over for PA

Present

Although technology can provide hours of recreation, it does not necessarily promote a healthy and active lifestyle

Recent Developments

Shift in recreation priorities from working long hours

Family recreational activities are on the riseo More family time o Adapted programs and facilities o Parents spend time on children’s

recreation Adult sports leagues, golf, skiing, and fitness

memberships Do we live to work or do we work to live?

Recreation is:“the refreshment of one’s mind or body after work

through activity that amuses or stimulates.” Recreation is “refreshment of the strength and spirits

after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.”Recreation is “an activity that diverts or amuses or

stimulates.”

Leisure is:“time when one is free to relax and do as one wishes.” “freedom from time-consuming duties, responsibilities,

or activities.” “the time when you are not working or doing other

duties.”

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Types of Commercial and Non-commercialRecreation

Government-Sponsored Recreation

National Parks

– National parks have become very popular destinations for travelers.

– People are visiting these parks in great numbers for various recreational and educational purposes:

To experience the natural landscape To see plants and animals in their

natural environment To view major sights To learn abut significant battles in the

various wars and other significant events from history

National Parks Development Committee (NPDC)

The National Parks Development Committee is a government agency that is tasked to oversee national parks in the Philippines. It was established primarily for the purpose of developing and maintaining national parks specifically the Rizal Park or Luneta, Paco Park, the Pookni Maria Makiling and Burnham Park.

• The NPDC was established on January 14, 1963 by Executive Order 30 for the development of Quezon Memorial Circle, Luneta and other National Parks. In 1964, the committee was then designated as the "National Parks Development Committee". It was attached to the Department of Tourism in 1987.

Commercial Recreation

Commercial recreation has been defined as “recreation which the consumer pays and for which the supplier expects to make a profit”.

Theme Parks

create an atmosphere of another place and time, and usually concentrate on one dominant theme around which architecture, landscaping, costumed personnel, rides, shows, foodservice, and merchandise are coordinated.

Clubs

Private clubs are places where only members gather for social, recreational, professional, or fraternal reasons. Club members pay an initiation fee to belong to the club and annual

membership dues thereafter. Some clubs charge a set utilization fee, usually related to

food and beverages, which is charged whether or not those services are used.

Country Club

offers recreational facilities; the focus generally is on golf, but tennis and swimming are frequently included/ occasionally, other activities such as horseback riding, pool rooms, card rooms, aerobic facilities and other activities are also provided for the members’ enjoyment.

Nearly all country clubs have one or more lounge and restaurants, and most have banquet facilities. The banquet facilities are used for formal and informal parties, dinners, dances, weddings, and so on by the members and their personal guests.

City Clubs

are predominantly business-oriented; they vary in size, location, type of facility, and services offered. Clubs exist to cater to the want and needs of members.

Categories of City clubs:

Professional Clubs are clubs for people in the same profession.

Social Clubs, allow members to enjoy one another’s company, members represent many different professions, yet they have similar socioeconomic backgrounds.

Athletic Clubs, give city workers and residents an opportunity to work out, swim, play squash and/or racquetball or so on.

Dining Clubs are generally located in large city office buildings. These are always open for lunch and occasionally for dinner.

University Clubs are private clubs for alumni. These are generally located in the high-rent district and offer a variety of facilities and attractions focusing on food and beverage service.

Military Clubs, cater to both NCO’s (noncommissioned officers) and enlisted officers. These are located on base.

Yacht Clubs provide members with moorage slips, where their boats are kept secure. These have lounge, bar, and dining facilities similar to other clubs. Yacht clubs are based on a sailing

theme and attract members with various backgrounds who have sailing as one of their common interests.

Fraternal Clubs, foster camaraderie and often assist charitable causes.

Proprietary Clubs, operate on a for-profit basis. They are owned by corporations or individuals; people wanting to become members purchase a membership, not a share in the club.

Non-commercial Recreation

Voluntary Organizations

are nongovernmental, nonprofit agencies, serving the public-large or selected elements with multiservice programs that often include a substantial element of recreational opportunity. The best known voluntary organization include the boy scouts, girl scouts, and YMCA.

Campus Recreation

College and university programs include involvement by campus recreation offices, intramural departments, student unions, residence staff, or other sponsors.

Type of school activities:

• Competitive sports and games• Outdoor recreation trips and events• Cultural problems• Leisure-oriented activities

Employment Recreation

Business and industry have realized the importance of promoting employees efficiency. Human resource experts have found that workers who spend their free time at constructive recreational activities have less absenteeism resulting from emotional tension, illness, excessive use of alcohol, and so on.