Barriers to Leisure
What is the definition of 'barrier'?
Something that prevents or stops you from doing something.
Name at least 2 examples of a creative leisure activity.
Drawing, Cooking, Writing, Singing, etc.
Working and/or school counts as leisure.
False: Leisure is something you do in your free time, aka, after your responsibilities are taken care of.
Name at least 1 benefit of physical activities.
Lower stress/cortisol levels, Improved sleep, Losing Weight, etc.
Name an example of a community resource.
Recreation Centers, Support Groups, Public Transport, A Doctor, Church, etc.
What is an example of barrier that could prevent you from participating in activities you want to do?
Name at least 3 examples of physical activities that you can do in your leisure time.
Walking, Running, Basketball, Gym, Soccer, Cleaning, Yoga, etc.
Leisure/recreation improves people's quality of life.
True: It improves our health and well-being, which in turn raises quality of life.
Name at least 1 benefit of creative activities.
Self-Expression, Reduction of Stress/Anxiety/Depression, etc.
What is a leisure activity/resources we can participate without any equipment and/or no money?
Hiking, Free Museum Visits, Reading, etc.
Name at least 1 way to overcome the barrier of anxiety symptoms.
Deep breathing, relaxation techniques (ex: PMR), talking to a friend, etc.
What is an example of an activity that promotes mental stimulation?
Crossword Puzzles, Word Searches, Scrabble, Jeopardy, etc.
You can adapt any leisure activity to suit an individual's needs/limitations.
Name at least 1 benefit of social activities.
Name at least 1 museum (or similar place) in your city/town.
Ex: The Getty, Natural History Museum, etc.
What is an example of a barrier a senior population may face when participating in leisure?
Lack of Energy/Weakness, Injuries/Pain, Lack of Community Resources, Lack of Transportation, Cognitive Decline, etc.
What is an example of a leisure activity you can do with other people?
Support Groups, Hiking Groups, Sports Team, Board Games, Movie Nights, etc.
It is impossible for people with physical impairments like blindness to participate in leisure activities.
False: Special Olympics (blind athletes), Using Braille, etc.
What are the benefits of spending leisure time outdoors?
Improved Mood, Increases Your Physical Activity Levels/Makes it Easier to Exercise, Reduced Feelings of Stress and Anger, etc.
Name at least 1 Church/Place of Worship in your city/town.
Ex: Church on the Way, Our Lady of Grace, etc.
What is an example of a leisure barrier you are currently struggling with and how could you plan to overcome it?
Ex: Barrier of lack of money, could overcome it by planning a more concrete budget for yourself, or research free leisure options, etc.
Name at least 3 leisure activities you personally enjoy doing and why.
Ex: Drawing because I like to create, Watching Movies because it helps me destress after a work day, and Exercising because it helps me sleep.
Leisure/recreation is not as important for older populations as it is for other age groups.
False: All people of all ages need leisure to improve their health and quality of life.
What are some benefits/positive effects you have personally experienced while engaging in leisure? What were you doing?
Ex: Increased feelings of relaxation after going to the gym, etc.
What is an example of a community resource you have in your city/town?
Ex: LA Library, etc.