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
pastime that has monetary as well as social benefits. A man could become rich and
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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
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.
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.
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
Introduction ------------ This report has been complied in response to a request from The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) to gather information regarding the leisure facilities available to young people in different parts of Wales. The intention of this report is to give the WAG details, information and also recommendations to improve the Leisure Facilities on offer in the Pontypridd area. It is given from the under 18 years of age perspective. It is hoped that this will help to encourage extra funding for such facilities in Pontypridd.
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).
The Leisure and Recreation Industry The leisure and recreation industry is an industry, which has grown and affected the economy in a big way. The industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the UK. The leisure and recreation is defined in many ways for example leisure is referred to the time spent outside employment and other essential activities such as sleeping. Recreation, where as referred to the type of activities undertaken during leisure time? The leisure and recreation industry can be described as a whole range of activities taken in people's free time.
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
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.
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
A leisure activity is any activity chosen for pleasure, relaxation, or other emotional satisfaction, typically something one would participate in during free time. The leisure activity I have chosen to partake in is knitting. My great-grandmother was an excellent knitter and would make my whole family scarves and dishcloths when she was alive. She would give them out as Christmas presents, so I want to carry on her tradition. Knitting is a relaxing and simple task, so it is a great way for me to occupy my spare time and escape the stresses of work and school.