Physical Recreation and Outdoor Recreation Mr. P. Leighton St Mary’s College

Today’s Session… Review and answer any questions about the test… Review and answer any questions about the test… Look at what Physical Recreation actually is- what defines it? Look at what Physical Recreation actually is- what defines it? Understand what benefits Outdoor Recreation has on us and what similarities and differences can be seen between the two areas. Understand what benefits Outdoor Recreation has on us and what similarities and differences can be seen between the two areas.

Test… Section A Section A Describe some of the main characteristics of play (3) Describe some of the main characteristics of play (3) Identify some of the factors that might affect participation in physical exercise of physical activity (3) Identify some of the factors that might affect participation in physical exercise of physical activity (3) Discuss some of the reasons lifetime sports are beneficial later in life (4) Discuss some of the reasons lifetime sports are beneficial later in life (4) Section B Section B Critically analyze and evaluate the causes of sedentary lifestyles to people in the U.K. (10) Critically analyze and evaluate the causes of sedentary lifestyles to people in the U.K. (10)

Section A- Question 1… Describe some of the main characteristics of play (3) Describe some of the main characteristics of play (3) A good answer would have had… Spontaneous- can happen at any time Spontaneous- can happen at any time Childlike- usually happens in developing (Cognitive Years) Childlike- usually happens in developing (Cognitive Years) No Boundaries- agreed upon/ only those naturally there i.e. gardens No Boundaries- agreed upon/ only those naturally there i.e. gardens Mirroring Society- taking on learned roles- games reflect this Mirroring Society- taking on learned roles- games reflect this Fun- games are enjoyable and imaginative Fun- games are enjoyable and imaginative Non-serious- done for fun or to relieve stress Non-serious- done for fun or to relieve stress

Question 2… Identify some of the factors that might affect participation in physical exercise of physical activity (3) Identify some of the factors that might affect participation in physical exercise of physical activity (3) A Good Answer would have included… Peers- non interest from peers or ridicule Peers- non interest from peers or ridicule Technology- msn/mobile phones rather than going out Technology- msn/mobile phones rather than going out Parental Influence- poor example set by parents- diet etc Parental Influence- poor example set by parents- diet etc Weather- poor weather reduces motivation Weather- poor weather reduces motivation Cost- cant afford it due to social situation Cost- cant afford it due to social situation Risk- litigation society- sue or be sued generation Risk- litigation society- sue or be sued generation Barriers WeatherSelf-EsteemInterest Parental Influence SafetyRiskCostTechnologyPeers

Question 3… Discuss some of the reasons lifetime sports are beneficial later in life (4) Discuss some of the reasons lifetime sports are beneficial later in life (4) A good answer would have included… Lifetime sports enjoyed over a whole lifetime- e.g. of sports Lifetime sports enjoyed over a whole lifetime- e.g. of sports Recreation- played for enjoyment and not competition Recreation- played for enjoyment and not competition Social Aspects- relationships with other people as age increases- other members of family die- positive relationships. Social Aspects- relationships with other people as age increases- other members of family die- positive relationships. enjoyable, health- enhancing movements that can be sustained throughout life. enjoyable, health- enhancing movements that can be sustained throughout life.

Section B… Critically analyze and evaluate the causes of sedentary lifestyles to people in the U.K. (10) Critically analyze and evaluate the causes of sedentary lifestyles to people in the U.K. (10) A Good answer would include… Facts and figures- how many don’t take any exercise? Facts and figures- how many don’t take any exercise? Cars- less walking over short distances Cars- less walking over short distances Desk bound jobs- no actual movement that constitutes activity Desk bound jobs- no actual movement that constitutes activity Technology- gives the illusion of activity Technology- gives the illusion of activity Exercise now a choice- parental influence gauges activity - PE in schools? Exercise now a choice- parental influence gauges activity - PE in schools? Less manual labour- countries industries don’t facilitate activity Less manual labour- countries industries don’t facilitate activity Impacting Factors Desk Bound Jobs Technology i.e. Wii’s Exercise a Choice not a “Necessity” Less Manual Labour Computer Use Cars- Less Walking

So What is Physical Recreation? Recreation is physical by name: it is ACTIVE LEISURE. Recreation is physical by name: it is ACTIVE LEISURE. It can be any sport played at top level but done so as a CATHARSIS. It can be any sport played at top level but done so as a CATHARSIS. Playing areas are agreed- but not as strict as sport. Playing areas are agreed- but not as strict as sport. Many abilities can play together- whereas SPORT only accommodates elite level performers. Many abilities can play together- whereas SPORT only accommodates elite level performers. Outcomes are non- serious: there is no moral obligation. Outcomes are non- serious: there is no moral obligation.

Consider a group of people playing football in a park… How do the principles mentioned fit in? How do the principles mentioned fit in? Taking the stress out of a day/week (CATHARSIS) Taking the stress out of a day/week (CATHARSIS) Unmarked Boundaries- unplanned so no definite end time Unmarked Boundaries- unplanned so no definite end time Fluid numbers on teams- 9 vs. 8 etc. Fluid numbers on teams- 9 vs. 8 etc. They have CHOSEN to play- opportunities to SOCIALISE. They have CHOSEN to play- opportunities to SOCIALISE. Goals can be structured or made with bags etc- also rules can be different (Heads and Volleys/ 3 and In) Goals can be structured or made with bags etc- also rules can be different (Heads and Volleys/ 3 and In)

PHYSICALRECREATION WHERE? By agreement WHEN? WHO? All who choose WHY? Enjoyment Stress relief Relaxation, personal dev. Health & well being social HOW? Relatively unsophisticated Limited organisation & competition

Phys. Rec. Sport. What changes as you move from recreation to sport on the continuum?

So What is Outdoor Recreation? Outdoor recreation is fundamentally the same as physical recreation. Outdoor recreation is fundamentally the same as physical recreation. The main difference is that it is done in the NATURAL or SEMI-NATURAL Environment. The main difference is that it is done in the NATURAL or SEMI-NATURAL Environment. It involves CHALLENGING activities that usually involve an element of RISK attached to them. It involves CHALLENGING activities that usually involve an element of RISK attached to them.

What kind of activities are involved? Fishing Fishing Walking Walking Orienteering Orienteering Canoeing Canoeing Rock Climbing Rock Climbing Absailing Absailing

So what links these activities? Outdoor Activities generally take in the AESTHETIC surroundings- the natural environment- beauty etc that inner city pupils/adults don’t generally see. Outdoor Activities generally take in the AESTHETIC surroundings- the natural environment- beauty etc that inner city pupils/adults don’t generally see. They also allow for SELF REALISATION, EMOTIONAL STABILITY and Further COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT. They also allow for SELF REALISATION, EMOTIONAL STABILITY and Further COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT. They also involve some RISK… But what risk? They also involve some RISK… But what risk?

Perceived riskReal Risk Predominantly under the control ofEvents over which participant has no participant control e.g.. Avalanche, flash flood. e.g.. By correct use of equipment. Predictable Unpredictable Beginners Experts

The Outward Bound Trust/ Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Kurt Hahn and Lawrence Holt founded the trust over 50 years ago. Kurt Hahn and Lawrence Holt founded the trust over 50 years ago. It was the FIRST organization in the world dedicated to personal development using the natural environment i.e. mountaineering/canoeing. It was the FIRST organization in the world dedicated to personal development using the natural environment i.e. mountaineering/canoeing. Outward Bound works IN PARTNERSHIP with D of E (founded by Prince Phillip) to provide perceived and actual challenging situations. Outward Bound works IN PARTNERSHIP with D of E (founded by Prince Phillip) to provide perceived and actual challenging situations.

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