1. 3.1.1 – The demands of performance – Characteristics and benefits of leisure and recreation. Learning objectives To describe leisure time and provide example. To understand the meaning of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards To describe recreational activities both indoors and outdoors. To understand what is meant by a lifetime sport.

2. Leisure and recreation allows an individual to life a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Activities can be competitive or non-competitive and suit a variety of purposes. 1. Leisure Leisure time is the portion of time allocated free of work duties. TASK: Can you name some leisure activities?

3. Recreational activities provide a person with time to relax. Recreation time is a diversion from day-to-day duties. 2. Recreation TASK: Can you list some non-competitive recreational activities?

4. Recreational Activities Non-competitive recreational activities YogaAerobics Cycling Walking Pilates.

5. Recreational Activities The benefits of recreational activities include 1.General fitness 2.Not too stressful on the body 3.Suitable for all age ranges. 4.Social benefits 5.Can be done at the individuals pace. 6.Non-competitive nature is appealing to some.

6. Taking part in Physical Education can provide intrinsic rewards to the participant. Intrinsic rewards are feeling of doing well and succeeding. Extrinsic rewards refers to winning for money or a trophy. 3. Physical Education Intrinsic rewards Fulfilment Enjoyment Feeling good about the activity Motivated to take part for themselves

7. Outdoor recreation is any activities with challenge around the natural environment. 4. Outdoor recreation Outdoor recreation activities Mountain activities Climbing Sailing Horse riding TASK: Can you think of any outdoor recreational activities? Life Saving Orienteering

8. 5. Lifetime sports Certain activities can be done through an individuals life. These are often non-contact and rely on accuracy and judgement. TASK: Can you think of any example activities?

9. Summary Questions: Describe some examples of lifetime sports. Name 3 popular recreational activities. What is meant by intrinsic rewards? Why is extrinsic rewards not always the best to receive? What do individuals do in their leisure time?