Chapter 1
Leisure in Humanities
Literature–Art–Music–Theatre–Dance
Relaxation
is a benefit of leisure
Average life expectancy is ___ years for all races and genders
79
Theories Explaining Leisure Behavior from psychology perspective are?
Flow
Self as entertainment
Reversal
Who is your professor?
Dr. Riley
Music is
Perhaps the most universal human activity
Ritual
a set of everyday acs with their sequence established by tradition
Categories of development and health
Physical
Social
Intellectual
Emotional
Plato
First theorist to try to explain leisure behavior
Who is your SI instructor
Shauna aka Me
What is Theater
Collaborative form of art using live performers
Sight Sacralization
destinations people travel to
Watching TV, Reading a book, or Taking walks
Persistent “core” of leisure interests across life span
What are the four explanations for leisure behavior?
psychology, Sociology, Political science, Anthropology
What days do SI sessions happen
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week!
Leisure is:
is a complex concept, varying throughout time, place and person
Decorum
Socially useful behavior
What is core plus balance?
Leisure activity type, frequency, motivation and benefits are both constant and changing across our life span
Using something made by someone else
When is your first exam?
This Friday!!