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Exam Questions1. Sport needs funding in order to continue. Explain the
difference between the public sector and the private sector
(2 marks)
2. All of the following are active leisure activities except:
a) Playing chess
b) Playing football
c) Playing bowls
d) Hill walking (1 mark)
3. Identify and explain two reasons why leisure time has increased (4 marks)
Question 1 (2009)
Sport needs funding in order to continue.
Explain the difference between the public sector and the private sector.
(2 marks)
Question 1 (2009)Award up to two marks for correctly explaining the
difference between the private and the public sector.
Examples include: Private sector is owned by specific companies or
individuals, probably as a profit making enterprise running some sort of membership scheme
Public sector is owned and run by local authorities or councils and is not designed specifically to make a profit and is also open to all users.
Accept the above plus any other suitable examples.
Question 2 (2011)All of the following are active leisure activities
except:a) Playing chessb) Playing footballc) Playing bowlsd) Hill walking
(1 mark)
Question 3 (Spec. Paper)The amount of available leisure time has increased and this
has had an effect on the leisure industry.
Identify and explain two reasons why leisure time has increased.
Reason 1
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Reason 2
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(4 marks)
Question 3 (Spec. Paper)Examples: Technological advances - such as labour-saving
devices/ which leave more available time Greater unemployment - leaving many people
with large amounts of free time Shorter working week - also leaving more free
time Part time and shift work - which leaves certain
times of the day where people would have time available.
Accept the above plus any other suitable responses.
User groups The leisure industry has targeted and made provisions
for certain user groups.
Mothers & toddlers
Unemployed
Young people Shift workers
Disabled
Senior citizens
User groupsExplain how the leisure industry has targeted
and made provisions for the following user groups. ◦ Mothers and toddlers◦ Unemployed◦ Disabled◦ Young people◦ Shift workers◦ Senior citizens
Recreation
You should be able to...• Define recreation time• Identify different types of recreation
Recreation
Participate for intrinsic reward rather than extrinsic reward
Intrinsic rewards include health benefits and pleasure
Any form of play, amusement or relaxation performed as games, sports or hobbies
Intrinsic reward: Something that gives a person an individual or internal satisfaction derived from doing something well
Satified with personal challenge Enjoyment Feeling good about the activity Motivated
Extrinsic reward: Something that is done for a particular reward that is visible to others
League position Trophies Financial gain
Recreational Activities Many recreational activities, such as walking, can be participated in
by anyone.
How might the following factors affect participation in different types of recreation ?
AGE
LOCATION
PROVISION & COST
Some activities might suit more elderly people and some younger people
Some activities are dependent upon the local environment
Might not be provision in your area. If they are available there may be costs involved that prevent participation.
Not all physical activity is competitive. Many individuals take part in a leisure or recreational pastime.(a) Describe a leisure or recreational activity which is also non-competitive.
Award up to two marks for correctly identifying and describing an appropriate activity.
Examples include: Walking/ possibly organised such as Ramblers clubs
where specific routes and walks are undertaken Aerobics/ perhaps in an organised group in a leisure
centre.
Accept the above plus any other suitable examples.[2]
(b) For the activity you have chosen above describe the benefits which could be gained from taking part in this activity. [3]
Examples include: Walking
◦ Increasing general fitness levels ◦ This is an activity which is not stressful on the body or body systems◦ It is a suitable activity for all age ranges and be carried on throughout life ◦ It can have additional social benefits through walking with a group ◦ It can be particularly suited to a senior age group as it can be carried out at
any pace ◦ The non-competitive nature can have an appeal of its own to particular
individuals
Aerobics ◦ Clear physical and health benefits of increasing fitness levels◦ It can be carried out at quite high levels to specifically increase
cardiovascular endurance ◦ It can have social benefits of meeting and working with other people/◦ The organised nature of a specific club can increase motivation and regular
participation◦ The non-competitive nature can have an appeal of its own to particular
individuals.
Accept the above plus any other suitable responses.
Non-competitive recreational
activities
Aerobics
Walking
Cycling
Dancing
Yoga Pilates
Lifelong recreation Activities that can be carried on through life, regardless of
age
Often non-contact and low impact activities that rely on judgement and accuracy
Competitions, sessions and clubs are often targeted at different age groups to encourage maximum participation and more balanced competition
E.g. Swimming – can be carried out throughout life and enjoyed by all ages
E.g. Golf – group is also handicapped based on ability and age
Homework1. Define outdoor recreation and give
three examples of outdoor recreation activities
2. For each of the six user groups identified give an example of how leisure providers target them to increase participation