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What percent of Canadians live in urban environments?

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80%

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As it relates to recreation service delivery, this sector’s role is primarily to promote the overall well-being of all members of society

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Public Sector

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The public sector is specifically mandated to address issues faced by which segment of the population?

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Marginalized or needier members of society

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In urban contexts, __________ is responsible for the provision of recreation activities, programs and facilities/spaces

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Municipal Government

Usually through taxes or tax supported programs

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This sector provides recreation opportunities that are primarily based on the potential for creating a profit

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Commercial Sector

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Churches, the Kinsmen, YM-YWCA, Metro Minor Basketball Association and the Armdale Yacht Club are all examples of organizations in the ____________ sector?

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Private Sector

not-for-profit

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Nine major trends identified that present challenges to the provision of recreation/leisure opportunities in urban settings

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  1. Deteriorating park & recreation infrastructure
  2. Increasing crime rates/urban fear
  3. Increasing demand for safety
  4. Increasing use of the home as a recreation centre
  5. Increasing demand for recreation services
  6. Changing demographics (aging, family structure)
  7. Increasing awareness of health, wellness, obesity
  8. Increased immigration and cultural diversity
  9. Increased demand for public accountability
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What is the primary place of recreation or leisure for most Canadians?

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Home

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The phenomenon of people retreating to their homes for a significant portion of their daily lives, including their leisure or recreation is called

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Cacooning

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SLE’s

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Simulated Leisure Environments

Zoo’s, wave pools, rock climbing walls

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Based on a Statistics Canada study, which leisure activity was the most popular in natural settings?

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Relaxing in an outdoor setting

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What percent of Canadians participate in some form of leisure in the natural environment?

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86%

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What is the economic value of these activities to the Canadian economy?

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$11 billion/ year

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The former head of the US forest service (Aldo Leopold) identified five components of the outdoor recreation experience. What are they?

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  1. Collection of “evidence” of experience
  2. Feelings of isolation in nature
  3. Experiencing fresh air and scenery
  4. Perception of nature (e.g., nature’s rhythms/strength)
  5. Stewardship or concern for the environment (husbandry)
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The four phases of the “total recreation experience” are

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Anticipation, planning, participation, recollection

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Canada currently has ____ national parks

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41

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What is the main difference between national and provincial parks’ management?

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Diversity of opportunities is the key element in the development of a provincial park system

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Physical carrying capacity

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Capacity of built environment to accommodate users

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Ecological carrying capacity

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Amount of impact biological and physical components of the environment can
accommodate without negative effects

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Psychological carrying capacity

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Impact of people on other people

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What is the name of the oldest “social club” in NA

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The Order of Good Cheer

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Who founded this social club?

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Samuel Champlain

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When/where was it founded (approx)

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Port Royal/Nova Scotia

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Original leaders in the field of public recreation

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Saw recreation as a way to improve conditions for children, youth and adults and to make cities more attractive

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What natural area in Halifax has been named “Canada’s First Park”? Bonus question: When was it established
The Common 1763
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What land became a valuable resource to cities as they tried to expand their park and playground space following the pre-war depression and post-war recovery (in 1920s)
land forfeited when land owners could not pay taxes
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What factors contributed to considerable growth/pressure/challenges for leisure services after the depression and WW II? (one point for each correct response)
• Post-war population growth (baby boom) • Increased demand for parks/rec in 60s • Increased awareness of matters concerning physical environment in 70s/80s • Cutbacks in public sector in 80s/90s (reductions in transfer grants from province to municipal gov’ts, downloading of programs from muni gov’t to local community volunteer group
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Which national organization, acting as an umbrella organization for a groups advocating social reform, were the first to promote supervised playgrounds (in 1901)?
National Council of Women
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Who/when were the first people trained with information about recreation and leisure?
Teachers 1920's
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When/where were the first university recreation programs established?
UBC 1960 U 0f A, 1962
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When was Dal’s recreation program established?
1966
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What province was the first to establish a provincial Department of Recreation?
Nova Scotia 1972
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In the 1930s the overriding concern of recreation was
To make men fit for war
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Leisure Definition
To use free time wisely for one's self Freedom from the need to labour, to focus on "search for truth", cultivation of the mind.
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Recreation Definition
Organized for the attainment of personal, and social benefits, including restoration and social cohesion. Activity one does for enjoyment when one is not working.
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Play Definition
Focus on "state of being" - intrinsic motivation - free choice - suspension of reality - positive effect - process over product - play is active - bound by rules - internal locus of control
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Classic view of leisure
To use free time wisely for one's self Freedom from the need to labour, to focus on "search for truth", cultivation of the mind.
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Feminist view of leisure
Critique that traditional definitions don't reflect realities of women's lives
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Leisure as state of mind
"state of mind" brought about by an activity freely engaged in and done for it's own sake. - perceived freedom - enjoyment - Intrinsic motivation
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Benefits of leisure in family
opportunity to get together family bonding and cohesion reinforce relationships between parents and children learn acceptable behaviours, values, and traditions
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Benefits of leisure in society
Transmits values, norms and priorities (cooperation, responsibility, helping others) Creates conformity or system of social organization Contributes to the economy Improves the mental health and well being of workers and provides an escape
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Purple Leisure
Risky activities | Considered as bad or inappropriate leisure/ recreation activities
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Serious Leisure
The systematic pursuit of an activity that participants find so substantial and interesting that... they launch themselves on a career centred on acquiring and expressing it's special skills, knowledge, and experience.
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Intrapersonal Constraints
Psychological states interacting with choices. | lack of interest
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Interpersonal Constraints
Relationships between individuals | date, peers to go with
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Structural Constraints
Intervening factors obstructing participation | costs, time, availability of resources
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Work-life balane
Balancing out work life with regular life. Leisure has great benefits for coping with stress. Can contribute to work satisfaction, less sick days. More productivity. Making time for both work and life/ leisure.
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Marginalized populations
Left-out Disabilities Wealth Location
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Factors influencing leisure choices
``` Age group Culture Health Family Work School Friends ```
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How are one of the above defined or experienced differently?
``` Marginalized populations Money Age Culture Family Area of living ```
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Factors that influence amount/function of leisure across life course (why would you choose that activity)
``` Age/ growing older Job Family Money School ```
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Leisure activity during a particular life stage in the life course
In notebook!
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Significance of Girl Like Me movie and recreation
The race and skin colour can affect recreation in their lives. May not give them as many opportunities.
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Historical trauma
Emotional and psychological wounding over the life span, and across generations.
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Challenges in LGBTQQ in recreation and leisure
Not feeling they fit in. | Discrimination

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