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LEISURE & RECREATION

Leisure
Free time that can be spent as you see fit
Activities making up your unstructured free
time
Many different possibilities
Not necessarily planned use of time, but not
necessarily wasted time
Bodys chance to rejuvenate itself






Recreation
Participation in an activity that you enjoy
An activity that will improve us or restore us in
some way
o E.g., playing sports, watching TV,
downloading music, or playing video
games, cooking and baking, gardening






Historical Development of Recreation

(13501600)
Upper-class
Painting, music, literature, science, and
education
Well-educated man could ride, fence,
dance, and paint
Great cultural movement in the arts and
education

Reformation Period
(1500s1600s)
Protestant work ethic introduced to colonial
America
Recreation and leisure were earned through
daily hard work
Work before play
Ample time for recreation and leisure = lazy and
a loafer

Industrial Revolution
(17001900)
Working-class
o No time or energy
o Few leisure opportunities
o Visiting the taverns or pubs

Middle class
o Modeled upper class
o Playing the piano, singing, and
drama

Upper class
o Enjoyed many forms of recreation
o Bird watching, fishing, cricket, polo,
and hunting

Roaring 20s
People began to recognize the need to enjoy
leisure time
Hard work followed by deserved recreation
and leisure
o Touring in the newly invented
automobile
o The Charleston in illegal after-
hours clubs
o Jazz
o Gambling

Depression Years
(19291945)

Recreation became less formal
People came together
o Played their musical instruments
o Had picnics at the local beaches
o Went swimming
o Conducted square dances
o Made ice cream were the norm
Big bands and swing music were popular
Attending the movie theatres (with sound)

Modern Era
(1950Present)

Fundamental changes in 1950s
o + Middle-class citizens had extra
money for fun and leisure
o + Finish work each evening with
leisure activities
o + Faster transportation = travel
o + Early retirement and enjoyment
o + Municipal multipurpose
recreational facilities
o - Technological advancements took
over for PA

Present

Although technology can provide hours of
recreation, it does not necessarily promote a
healthy and active lifestyle

Recent Developments

Shift in recreation priorities from working
long hours
Family recreational activities are on the rise
o More family time
o Adapted programs and facilities
o Parents spend time on childrens
recreation
Adult sports leagues, golf, skiing, and fitness
memberships
Do we live to work or do we work to live?

Recreation is:
the refreshment of ones mind or body after work through
activity that amuses or stimulates.
Recreation is refreshment of the strength and spirits after
toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.
Recreation is an activity that diverts or amuses or
stimulates.
Leisure is:
time when one is free to relax and do as one wishes.
freedom from time-consuming duties, responsibilities, or
activities.
the time when you are not working or doing other
duties.
time spent in or free for relaxation or
enjoyment.
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Types of Commercial and Non-commercialRecreation
Government-Sponsored Recreation

National Parks

National parks have become very popular
destinations for travelers.
People are visiting these parks in great numbers
for various recreational and educational
purposes:
To experience the natural landscape
To see plants and animals in their
natural environment
To view major sights
To learn abut significant battles in the
various wars and other significant
events from history

National Parks Development Committee (NPDC)
The National Parks Development Committee is a
government agency that is tasked to oversee national
parks in the Philippines. It was established primarily for
the purpose of developing and maintaining national
parks specifically the Rizal Park or Luneta, Paco Park,
the Pookni Maria Makiling and Burnham Park.
The NPDC was established on January 14, 1963
by Executive Order 30 for the development of
Quezon Memorial Circle, Luneta and other
National Parks. In 1964, the committee was
then designated as the "National Parks
Development Committee". It was attached to
the Department of Tourism in 1987.
Commercial Recreation
Commercial recreation has been defined as recreation
which the consumer pays and for which the supplier
expects to make a profit.
Theme Parks
create an atmosphere of another place and
time, and usually concentrate on one dominant
theme around which architecture, landscaping,
costumed personnel, rides, shows, foodservice, and
merchandise are coordinated.
Clubs
Private clubs are places where only members
gather for social, recreational, professional, or
fraternal reasons. Club members pay an
initiation fee to belong to the club and annual
membership dues thereafter. Some clubs
charge a set utilization fee, usually related to

food and beverages, which is charged whether
or not those services are used.
Country Club
offers recreational facilities; the focus generally is
on golf, but tennis and swimming are frequently
included/ occasionally, other activities such as
horseback riding, pool rooms, card rooms, aerobic
facilities and other activities are also provided for the
members enjoyment.
Nearly all country clubs have one or more lounge
and restaurants, and most have banquet facilities. The
banquet facilities are used for formal and informal
parties, dinners, dances, weddings, and so on by the
members and their personal guests.
City Clubs
are predominantly business-oriented; they vary
in size, location, type of facility, and services offered.
Clubs exist to cater to the want and needs of members.
Categories of City clubs:
Professional Clubs are clubs for people in the
same profession.
Social Clubs, allow members to enjoy one
anothers company, members represent many different
professions, yet they have similar socioeconomic
backgrounds.
Athletic Clubs, give city workers and residents
an opportunity to work out, swim, play squash and/or
racquetball or so on.
Dining Clubs are generally located in large city
office buildings. These are always open for lunch and
occasionally for dinner.
University Clubs are private clubs for alumni.
These are generally located in the high-rent district and
offer a variety of facilities and attractions focusing on
food and beverage service.
Military Clubs, cater to both NCOs
(noncommissioned officers) and enlisted officers. These
are located on base.
Yacht Clubs provide members with
moorage slips, where their boats are kept secure.
These have lounge, bar, and dining facilities similar
to other clubs. Yacht clubs are based on a sailing
theme and attract members with various
backgrounds who have sailing as one of their
common interests.
Fraternal Clubs, foster camaraderie and
often assist charitable causes.
Proprietary Clubs, operate on a for-profit
basis. They are owned by corporations or
individuals; people wanting to become members
purchase a membership, not a share in the club.
Non-commercial Recreation

Voluntary Organizations
are nongovernmental, nonprofit agencies,
serving the public-large or selected elements with
multiservice programs that often include a
substantial element of recreational opportunity.
The best known voluntary organization include the
boy scouts, girl scouts, and YMCA.
Campus Recreation
College and university programs include
involvement by campus recreation offices,
intramural departments, student unions, residence
staff, or other sponsors.
Type of school activities:
Competitive sports and games
Outdoor recreation trips and events
Cultural problems
Leisure-oriented activities

Employment Recreation

Business and industry have realized the
importance of promoting employees efficiency.
Human resource experts have found that workers
who spend their free time at constructive
recreational activities have less absenteeism
resulting from emotional tension, illness, excessive
use of alcohol, and so on.