Increasing Participation: Accessing Social & Recreational Activities Mike Gillespie University of East London
OVERVIEW Introduction Terminology Leisure Ability Model Issues and Challenges
Introduction King (2001) High capacity for social contact correlates with leisure pursuit satisfaction Doble et al. (2003): Disease and impairment do not necessarily equate with quality of life-often more closely associated with social internaction
Terminology Leisure: Free time unencumbered by work or other obligations The opportunity to engage in pursuits that are free and voluntarily chosen
Terminology Recreation: A form of voluntary activity carried on in leisure time Usually for pleasure, but also to satisfy other personal needs and drives
Terminology Fun-oriented, pleasurable activities Not commonly viewed from a health perspective
Terminology Therapeutic Recreation:The provision of treatment and recreation services to persons with illnesses or disabling conditions The primary purposes of recreational therapy, are to restore, remediate or rehabilitate in order to improve functioning and independence in the leisure domain
Leisure Ability Model Leisure Ability Model: 1. Treatment services 2. Leisure education 3. Recreation participation Individually based Goal: Satisfying “leisure lifestyle”
Treatment Services Four functional domains: 1. Physical 2. Mental 3. Emotional/affective 4. Social Improve functional limitations Characterized by lack of control, dependence
Leisure Education Acquisition of leisure-related attitudes, knowledge and skills 4 components: 1. Leisure awareness 2. Social interaction skills 3. Leisure activity skills 4. Leisure resources
Recreation Participation Structured activities that allow the individual to utilize new skills Greater freedom, decision-making relative to leisure activities
RecreationRehabilitation
Recreation Rehabilitation
Recreation Rehabilitation
Potential Barriers Access Attitudinal Behaviour Cognitive Function Communication Financial Movement Restrictions Opportunity Sensory impairment Social skills Staff training
Resources American Therapeutic Recreation Association ( ) Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association ( Diversional Therapy Association-New South Wales ( Therapeutic Recreation Directory (