Leisure definitions
Give one example of A social leisure activity
Activity done with other people
What is a leisure resource
A place you can find leisure activities, events going on.
Name a type of leisure style that may help a person to cope with anxiety.
What is What is Relaxation or spiritual
How is Physical Activity Beneficial for an individuals well being?
Physical activity can help prevent or maintain control in some chronic illnesses such as: heart disease, diabetes arthritis, and even some types of cancer. Physical activity done over a consistent period can also help improve overall quality of life. Examples: Exercising, playing games, horseshoes, golf, bike riding, or basketball.
What does perceived freedom mean
state of mind where one freely chooses to perform an activity
what is Relaxation Leisure and what are some forms of it?
where a person does to feel calm. Yoga, Tai-chi, meditation, breathing techniques
What are ways of getting to leisure activities?
Public transportation, cabs, buses, walking if close enough.
list five leisure activities that may help an individual cope while feeling depressed.
writing in a journal, going for a walk, meditating, exercising, talking with a friend, hanging with friends.
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?
use of free time for enjoyment
What are some examples of Cognitive Leisure?
Leisure that makes you think Puzzles, Jeopardy, sudoku.
List 10 places that a person may engage in leisure
Book store, shopping center, restaurants, sports arena, park, clubs, dance hall, museums, gym, pool
How can having a leisure coping method help an individual overcome negative feelings.
helps you to regain control, to identify problems and extinguish things/people that may be stressful. will help to reduce stress, etc.
True or False: activities such as board games, contests, art, and anything that involves self expression and socialization can improve self-esteem
True
What makes leisure different from recreation?
Leisure is any free time that can be used to do something someone enjoys.
Recreation is an individuals preferred activity to complete during leisure time.
What is Physical Leisure and what are some forms of it?
Activities that require body Movement; Aerobics, exercising, dancing, etc.
What is the name of a famous park?
Grand canyon, Yellow stones park, Niagara falls, etc.
what are unhealthly ways of coping with stress?
Overeating or undereating Zoning out for hours in front of the TV or computer Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities. Sleeping too much Procrastinating Filling up every minute of the day to avoid facing problems Taking out your stress on others (lashing out, angry outbursts, physical violence)
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 is time management?
What is Spiritual Leisure? and what are some forms of it?
Where a person submits to a higher power; praying, religious services,etc.
Name 2 famous places to either travel or site see
The Bahamas, Atlantic city, the Caribbeans, other countries, etc.
True or False: Is forgiving a way to help relieve stress?
True, Accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world and that people make mistakes. Let go of anger and resentments. Free yourself from negative energy by forgiving and moving on.
True of false: Physically Moving around during leisure can assist in stretching muscles and in turn improve flexibility?
True, Moving can assist in stretching muscles and in turn improve flexibility. Try doing some active hobbies such as these to get moving. Examples: Wii Games, walking, Yoga, stretching, swimming, painting, Tai Chi or dancing.