Leisure, Recreation and Wellness

What is Liesure Free time that can be spent as you see fit –Think about how you spent your time each day Now eliminate time on necessary tasks- eating, sleeping, school, chores, grooming, work, travelling to and from places –Now what activities are left- these activities and pastimes make up your leisure time

What is Recreation Participation in an activity that you enjoy –Reading a book –Hobbies- scrapbooking, model trains –Fishing –Sports and Games- badminton, jogging, cycling, soccer, hockey –Fitness Activities- aquafit, aerobics, bootcamp, zumba, spinning

Recreation and Leisure Task You will be analyzing the Kawartha Lakes Community guide to determine if there are Recreational and Leisure opportunities for all segments of the population So what do we need to look for

Look Fors Age groups –Infant/toddlers –Youth –Teens –Adults –Seniors Ability Levels –Beginners –Novice –Advanced Interests –Outdoor- field, track, paths and trails –Indoor- pool, gymnasium, fitness facility, field, classroom Location –Arenas, pools, out reach programs