Employment Opportunities in the Leisure and Recreation Industry
Leisure and recreation are as old as human beings and were present in
the lives of our Stone Age ancestors. There are many different terms
to do with leisure and recreation. Here are some of them:
In this investigation, I will produce a detailed report about the
development, scale, structure and employment opportunities of the
leisure and recreation industry. I will research all of these topics
and use evidence such as statistics to support my research.
Active recreation
This is when an individual participates in an activity which involves
physical movement or mental effort such as playing a sport (football,
tennis netball etc.), playing a musical instrument or acting,
gardening and crafts and other hobbies and rambling.
Passive recreation
This is when an individual receives or consumes entertainment by other
people or activities, such as watching television, listening to music,
reading, playing computer games and going to a restaurant or a pub.
The majority of people find active recreation very stimulating and
rewarding. They feel in control of themselves and can set targets for
them to achieve in the future. Many people also enjoy the
competitiveness of sporting activities.
Passive recreation takes up a large proportion of peopleÂ’s leisure
time. People enjoy passive recreation so much because it can make them
feel good. Also huge amounts of money are spent on activities such as
gambling, drinking, eating and entertainment such as the cinema and
theatre. Organisations such as the Sports and Arts Councils both have
an interest in getting people to play sport or take part in the arts.
Both of these organisations know how define these activities as active
or passive and it is a particular importance to them if they are going
to promote active leisure. Manufacturers and retailers need to be able
to identify the trends in activity so they can provide the right
clothing and equipment.
Home-based and non-home-based leisure & recreation
Home-based
Home-based leisure is cheap, easy and more relaxing for some people
My own personal philosophy of leisure has been shaped by past and present activities I do for leisure and why I do them. To me, leisure is the sense of being free from external stressors that I face in my life such as school or work. The positive outcomes from partaking in leisure are generally overlooked and often underestimated. Leisure affects our emotions, our physical and mental health, and aids in the creation of relationships. In my own personal life, I have done and still participate in leisure as a way to sooth myself or unwind from the stress of school or work. The release of pent up emotions and energy for individuals helps their relationships with others and their overall health as well. When stress is released, an individual is
pastime that has monetary as well as social benefits. A man could become rich and
Thus according to Pieper, leisure is an attitude of the mind and a state of the soul that fosters a capacity to perceive the reality of the world. Pieper establishes that the ancient and medieval philosophers understood the great value and importance of leisure in doing work and thus, eventually led to building of great societies. He also points out that religion can be born only in leisure as it is only through leisure that actual worship of God is possible. Leisure has been, and always will be, the basic foundation of any culture or religion.
Pike, J. (2008), ‘Leisure, Laziness and feeling good’, in Brunton, D. (ed), Place and Leisure AA100 Book 4, Milton Keynes, The Open University, pp.3-10
Various definitions of tourism exist. Tourism is defined by Macmillan Online Dictionary as the business of providing services for those people travelling for holidays. Tourism has experienced continued growth over the years and diversification and has become one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world. For countries like Australia, it has become one of the major contributing sectors in the economy generating large proportions of the national income and at the same time increase employment opportunities. The future is still bright for the industry in the country with possible future growth in expansion and diversification. The industry however has both the pros and cons impacts to various ranges of environments (Tourism Research Australia).
Leisure, leisure and recreation are not pure market, blind interest and business. Defining leisure as a complex social practice and possibility of resistance is reborn the subject, citizen and person, to commit themselves to the creation of new forms of social, historical and spatial
If you are interested in a management career in hospitality industry it is good to research the management position that you may be interested in. Find out what the different positions are is a good way to start your research. The two different industries within the hospitality industry are the Hotel and Lodging industry and the Restaurant industry. The different top management position in the Hotel and Lodging are: General Manager, Director of Human Resources, Director of Food and beverage, Director of Rooms Division, Director of Sales and Marketing, Director of Engineering, Director of Accounting. The different top management for the restaurant industry are: General Manager, Kitchen Manager, Bar Manager, and Dining Room Manager.
The purpose of therapeutic recreation is to enable all individuals to achieve quality of life and optimal health through meaningful experiences in recreation and leisure. In this paper the definition of therapeutic recreation will be discussed as well as what should be included in the definition and what should be rejected. This definition will mainly focus on health and use the Health Promotion Model to further explain my choice to focus on health and well-being. I will also be discussing the importance of inclusion in therapeutic recreation for different learning styles in many environments, and the significance of diversity in the community and what we hope to achieve by being fully inclusive.
Outdoor On-Land and Water Activities in UK I have compiled a detailed report based on two outdoor adventure activities, one land-based and one water-based. Within the report I have looked at a number of aspects: · What is meant by outdoor adventure activities and those that are available within the UK and in my local area · The benefits of the two activities and; · The participants involved within it · The role of national governing bodies and regulatory bodies in outdoor adventure activities What are Outdoor Adventure Activities (OAA's)? Outdoor adventure activities can be categorised into 3 main areas (only 2 of which I will look into further): · Water based activities (such as windsurfing and sailing) · Land based activities (such as skiing and caving) · Air based activities (parachuting and hand gliding) - these activities will generally be too expensive for us to participate in during school. * The spider diagram above gives examples of various OAA's that we could partake in. [IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE][IMAGE] Benefits Table
The central distinctions between the different types of leisure activities Active - this is when an activity is more demanding (for example playing a sport walking) Passive - this is when an activity undertaken is not a physical activity (for example reading, listening to music) Home based leisure is when a leisure activity is undertaken at home and non home-based leisure is when an activity involves leaving the home e.g. going to the cinema. The development of the leisure and recreation industry = == ==
America, the land of the free and the home of the brave is starting to struggle. Government is a top concern for most Americans this year and last. 5.5 million citizens are unemployed according to the Wall Street Journal. Some say the United States is the strongest country in the world. My vision of America includes getting better job opportunities, resolving presidential issues, and becoming a stronger country.
He write “Adventure Tourists – that’s those young people who come with back packs, take selfies all over the place, and talk loudly about how ‘awesome’ they are in the bar, isn’t it? “. (Local Council Member: 1). Author of this reasoning show unknowingness of a basic idea of who is the Adventure Tourist. Research conducted in 2014 by The Adventure Tourism Trade Association, demonstrate that global average age of Adventure Tourism customer is 48. (ATTA, Industry Snapshot) This information prove that not only young people are adventure tourist, furthermore they are the minority. Next words of Local Council Member who suggest that this kind of tourist don’t have a jobs, are again the falsehood. According to ATTA, the average global trip price per day is 477 US Dollars, this statistic indicates that customers of this niche of tourism definitely have a financial resources to pay for their active holidays. There is no research about employment of average adventure tourist, but it can be assumed that most of them earn their money at some kind of work. Local Council Member said that in his opinion this part of industry not bringing much money in. As stated in UNWTOs “Global Report on Adventure Tourism” in comparison, on a global level, non-adventure tourists spend about 500 US Dollars per person per holiday, this is about 40% less than the amount spent by adventure tourists. What is more in mass tourism, approximately four-fifths of the revenue from a trip goes to airlines, hotels and other international companies. In contrast, in adventure tourism, quarter of the revenue goes to local communities. This means that this niche brings more money than ordinary kind of tourism and is more beneficial to local
The study of leisure and recreation exist to improve the quality of people’s lives. Leisure is a key part of our lives. When we involve ourselves in leisure activities that satisfies us. We improve in creativity and self-control through these activities. We also get the sense of freedom, achievement and confidence. Leisure gives us the opportunity to enjoy new experiences and develop new skills. In the field of study of leisure and recreation, it focuses on the variety of recreational activities. Those activities that are involved in leisure tend to be rewarding to one’s health and the community. Leisure activities are chosen by every individual, the activities can be done where people feel more comfortable with people you enjoy surrounding
Physical activity can be classified in two broad categories, namely the moderate level and vigorous level. Activities that fall into the moderate level include brisk walking, dancing, or low-impact aerobics; activities that fall into the vigorous level include swimming, jogging or sports such as soccer and badminton. From adolescence till old age, engagement in some form of physical activity is essential in maintaining one's health.
One notable change that has occurred from the increasing demands placed on sport and recreation managers is grassroots sport and social capital. It is well documented that grassroots sport and social capital is considered as an important area of concern as grassroots sport clubs are the foundation for sport in Australia, they provide for mass participation across all ages and are mainly overseen by volunteers. The benefits of being involved in sport and specifically a sport club, both from a health and social capital perspective are well recognized. Current issues that face sport and recreation managers will be examined as it threatens to undermine not only the