Terms & Definitions
Healthy vs. Unhealthy
Fact or Fiction
Benefits
Barriers
100
This term is defined as "time free from work, education, chores, and obligations and it is something we enjoy doing because we want to do it, not because we have to."
What is Leisure?
100
These are examples of unhealthy leisure activities that involve illegal activity.
What is Substance Abuse, Vandalism, Tagging, etc?
100
FACT or FICTION: You should only engage in leisure when you have nothing else to do.
What is Fiction?
100
Losing weight, increasing flexibility, strengthening muscles, and improving balance are all examples of _______ benefits of leisure.
What is Physical?
100
This term is defined as "a circumstance or obstacle that keeps people or things apart or prevents communication or progress."
What are Barriers?
200
This term is defined as "any activity done for enjoyment when one is not working."
What is Recreation?
200
These are leisure activities that become unhealthy when done in excess.
What is Watching TV, Sleeping, Video Games, ect?
200
FACT or FICTION: Leisure takes a lot of time and effort to plan and engage in.
What is Fiction?
200
Strengthened or repaired relationships, building a support network, increased sense of belonging, and improved social and/or communication skills are all examples of _______ benefits of leisure.
What is Social?
200
Aggressive behavior, lack of interest, conflicting opinions or values, and failure to listen are all examples of _______ barriers.
What is Communication?
300
This term is defined as "the process of making adaptations to meet personal needs and to respond to the demands of the environment."
What are Coping Skills?
300
These are examples of healthy leisure activities that involve physical fitness.
What is exercising, swimming, sports, rock climbing, etc?
300
Dealing with anger issues, managing signs and symptoms, and methods for confronting fears, lowering stress, and increasing motivation are all examples of benefits from using leisure as _______.
What are Coping Skills?
300
Pain, weakness, and illness or conditions are all examples of _______ barriers.
What is Physical?
400
This term is defined as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease."
What is Health?
400
Increased concentration, improved memory, and a better understanding of new information are all examples of _______ benefits of leisure.
What is Cognitive?
400
Stigma, attitude or behavior, cultural differences, and fear of rejection are all examples of _______ barriers.
What is Social?
500
This term is defined as "a treatment service designed to restore, remediate and rehabilitate a person's level of functioning and independence in life activities, to promote health and wellness as well as reduce or eliminate symptoms by using recreation and leisure."
What is Recreation Therapy?
500
FACT or FICTION: Leisure engagement is essential to your success after discharge.
What is Fact?
500
Guidance, peace of mind, personal growth, and identification of values and morals are all examples of _______ or ________ benefits of leisure.
What is Spiritual or Religious?
500
This term is defined as "a careful plan or method for achieving a particular goal usually over a long period of time."
What are Strategies?