Leisure Education
Leisure is...
Free time spent away from your day-to-day responsibilities to participate in activities of your choosing
What is the most popular card game on the unit?
UNO
T/F: There are no resources to help you find leisure opportunities
False - There are books, websites, community rec departments, YMCA, etc.
Active Leisure is...
An activity that involves using physical or mental energy, often overlapping with recreational activities
Which Rec Staff played a college sport?
Mikayla
Name 3 benefit of leisure participation
Stress reduction, relaxation, increased mood, builds relationships, improves skills/knowledge
What is the oldest game we own on the unit?
PIT
T/F: There are barriers/obstacles that may effect your participation in certain leisure activities
True - Can you name some?
Passive Leisure is...
An activity that involves little or no physical or mental energy and is usually done alone
Which Rec Staff spent a summer helping with adaptive outdoor adventure programming in Colorado?
Colleen
Leisure education is important because...
It assists participants in gaining awareness, self-knowledge, and activity and social skills to engage with their peers and develop new skills
Which game was banned on the unit?
4 Square
T/F: The most common barriers to leisure include lack of time, costs, and lack of transportation
True
Social Leisure is...
An activity that focuses on socializing with family or friends
Which Rec Staff got put on a timeout during a kayak tour?
Whitney
What is the difference between leisure and recreation?
Leisure: Any free time that can be used to pursue personal interests
Recreation: An individual's preferred pleasurable and enjoyable activities they engage in during leisure time
What did Rec Girls play with for an entire hour at Rec and not share with any kids?
Fidgets
T/F: Leisure and recreation are more important for younger people than older people because older people can't utilize it as well
False - Leisure is important for people of all ages and abilities
Cognitive Leisure is...
A mentally stimulating activity
Which Rec Staff was in marching band for 7 years?
Alison
The most crucial aspect of an activity for it to be considered leisure is...
Motivation for choosing the activity
What leisure activity on this unit is made out of food-grade plastic?
Fuse Beads
T/F: Physical or mental abilities can prevent you from participating in a leisure activity of your choice
Both - Sometimes it can prevent and discourage you, and it may make it harder to find leisure. It does NOT mean that you can't participate though
Physical Leisure is...
An activity that involves exercise or a sport
What is the name of a fun new game the Rec Girls invented?
Scoopie Ball