Sports
TRUE - wheelchair basketball is an up and coming adapted sport (anyone can play)
TRUE or FALSE: Recreation Therapy at this facility is only offered in a group setting.
FALSE
Music, art, dance, writing, language, etc.
What is one positive activity you can do as a leisure activity?
Open ended (list appropriate activity)
What are 2 benefits of interacting with other people.
Social support/community, fun, friendship, lessen feelings of loneliness, new ideas
A recreation therapist uses physicals activities/games to improve functioning (mobility, ROM) while a physical therapist uses specific exercises to improve someone's physical functioning.
TRUE or FALSE: Recreation Therapy IS a required part of programming
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: only certain people are born creative.
FALSE - everyone has the ability to be creative. This does have to be painting, it can be thinking of new ideas, problem-solving, inventing a new item, adding your own spin to something that already exists.
TRUE or FALSE: If you are reading a book that you DO NOT enjoy you ARE engaging in a leisure activity while reading that book.
FALSE
List 8 sports with a ball that can be used in a recreation therapy session.
pickle ball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, softball, baseball, kickball, football, rugby, ping pong, golf, wiffle ball, bowling, spike ball
What is one way you can use the skills learned in Recreation Therapy after you are discharged?
Get along better with people, new coping skills, work better as a team, better focus, ease stress/anxiety, decrease depression/anger, and slow down racing thoughts.
Are Recreation Therapists (RT) also music and art therapists?
Why is it important to understand what activities you enjoy doing? (Hint: It involves decision making)
So you can decide for yourself what to do in your free time that you will enjoy
Improve fine motor skills (hand-eye coordination), improved immune-system, decrease in chronic pain
What is a goal you can achieve in recreation therapy through participating in a sport?
Improved communication skills, increased frustration tolerance, improved teamwork skills, leisure skill development, identifying a healthy coping skill, etc.
What is ONE type of goal a resident could have for Recreation Therapy?
leisure awareness, social skills, conversation skills, frustration tolerance, self-determination, etc.
What is the definition of creativity?
The ability to make or otherwise bring into existence something new, whether a new solution to a problem, a new method or device, or a new artistic object or form. (other similar responses are accepted)
Why would someone want to be a recreation therapist?
- teach others activities that you also enjoy doing
- help others reach their goals
- potential to work with people of different ages
- work in many different settings (hospitals, schools, community organizations)
What is the category of sports called when a recreation therapist modifies equipment or rules so individuals with a disability can still participate in the activities they love.
adapted sports (Ex: seated volley, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, and more)
What type of skills do you practice in Recreation Therapy groups?
Frustration tolerance, communication, social skills, endurance, leisure education, gross/fine motor skills, planning, decision making, problem solving, teambuilding
What recreation therapy goal can you achieve in during a creativity session?
actively engaging in the entire session, identifying a positive coping skill, leisure skill development, improve leadership skills, increase positive interactions with peers, etc.
Identify two ways you can learn about new leisure activities?
Recreation Therapy, the internet, positive friends/family, and staff.
What are 2 benefits of receiving recreation therapy?
Learn new activities, manage emotions, get along with others, learn new coping skills, have fun, be active, interact with others