Recreation and Leisure definitions
What is Recreation?
Activities one does for their own enjoyment
Give the definition and one example of a social activity you enjoy, per person on your team.
Definition: Activities done with other people
Did your example fit with this definition?
The _____ is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by empowering young people, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages and inspiring action in and across communities.
YMCA
What is the definition a recreation and leisure based coping skill?
a recreational activity a person uses to deal with stress or uncomfortable emotions.
How is Physical Activity Beneficial for an individuals well being?
Physical activity done over a consistent period can also help in improve overall, health, and quality of life.
What is the definition of the word hobby?
an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a job or obligation.
Give the definition and two example of a relaxation activity you enjoy, per person on your team.
Definition: Activities a person does to feel calm, distract or cope with stressors .
Did your examples fit with this definition?
You are struggling to find a new activity to do, what are four ways you can find inspiration.
Ask your friends to tell you what they enjoy
Google/YouTube
Check to see if their are clubs/sports teams in your area you are interested in
Ask your parents for help
Ask Lindsey or Madison for help
Ask staff for help
Each person on your team name one recreation and leisure based coping skills they like. Cannot repeat
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How can games such as Word searches, Crossword Puzzles, Brain games, Soduko, or Card games be beneficial to an individuals well-being?
Challenge your mental abilities, enhance your problem solving skills, and improve memory. Most hobbies also offer mental stimulation in reference to completing the task.
What is the definition of Leisure?
Leisure is the time in which you have to have to participate in activities (recreation) that you personally enjoy
Give the definition and one example of a intellectual activities you enjoy, per person on your team.
Definition: Activities people do to work their brains
Did your examples fit with this definition?
List 5 places that you engage in recreational activities outside of your home.
Book stores/ library, shopping center, restaurants, sports arena, parks, clubs, dance hall, museums, gym, pool, and at home.
How can having a leisure coping method help you overcome uncomfortable feelings or unwanted behaviors?
You can to regain control in a healthy way, participate in something that promotes joy, distract from the uncomfortable emotion until you are ready to process it, feel increased confidant about self.
True or False activities such as board games, contests, art, and anything that involves self expression and socialization can improve self-esteem
What is True
What does the term special interest mean?
A special interest is when a person (most often an autistic or adhd person) has an intense focus on a specific subject, and wants to learn about that subject, or think about that subject, above all else.
Give the definition and three example of a physical activities you enjoy, per person on your team.
Definition: Activities that get your body moving
Do your examples fit that definition?
List one club, activity or sports team you may want join when you are back in school, per person on your team
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an activity that a person can do well, typically as a result of study or practice.
True or false? Does engaging in Leisure activities during the day create a restful nights sleep?
True, Being more active during the day helps create a more restful night’s sleep.
Just be sure to do more active hobbies earlier in the day so you can be sure to have enough time to wind down before bed.
What does S.M.A.R.T. in smart goals stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely
Each member of your team must tell me what category of recreation they enjoy the most and why
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You want to participate in a new activity (ex: yoga classes, knitting/sewing classes/ art classes, CrossFit etc...). What information is it important to collect about the activity when searching on the web?
Give three examples
Location: where is this Activtiy located
Cost: How much will the classes cost and do I need to buy supplies?
Transportation: ways I can get to the activity
Age appropriate: are there youth classes or people my age participating in this activity?
How can recreation and leisure reduce stress or uncomfortable emotions.
Recreation and Leisure can...
Distraction for rumination, impulse, uncomfortable emotions/ stressful situations.
increase feel good chemicals (endorphins, dopamine, serotonin)
Increase self-esteem
Increase sense of Autonomy
Decrease loneliness
Each person on your team name one benefit of patriating in recreation. You cannot repeat what we have said so far or what your teammates have said.
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