Transcript Physical Recreation and Outdoor Recreation

Physical Recreation and
Outdoor Recreation
Mr. P. Leighton
St Mary’s 11-18 College
Today’s Session…
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Review and answer any questions about the
test…
Look at what Physical Recreation actually iswhat defines it?
Understand what benefits Outdoor Recreation
has on us and what similarities and differences
can be seen between the two areas.
Test…
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Section A
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)
 Discuss some of the reasons lifetime sports are
beneficial later in life (4)
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Section B
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Critically analyze and evaluate the causes of
sedentary lifestyles to people in the U.K. (10)
Section A- Question 1…
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Describe some of the main characteristics of
play (3)
A good answer would have had…
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Spontaneous- can happen at any time
Childlike- usually happens in developing (Cognitive Years)
No Boundaries- agreed upon/ only those naturally there i.e.
gardens
Mirroring Society- taking on learned roles- games reflect this
Fun- games are enjoyable and imaginative
Non-serious- done for fun or to relieve stress
Question 2…
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Identify some of the factors that
might affect participation in
physical exercise of physical
activity (3)
Weather
Self-Esteem
Peers
A Good Answer would have included…
 Peers- non interest from peers or
ridicule
Technology
 Technology- msn/mobile phones
rather than going out
 Parental Influence- poor example set
by parents- diet etc
 Weather- poor weather reduces
motivation
 Cost- cant afford it due to social
situation
 Risk- litigation society- sue or be sued
generation
Interest
Barriers
Parental
Cost
Influence
Risk Safety
Question 3…
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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
Recreation- played for enjoyment and not competition
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.
Section B…
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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?
Cars- less walking over short
distances
Desk bound jobs- no actual
movement that constitutes activity
Technology- gives the illusion of
activity
Exercise now a choice- parental
influence gauges activity - PE in
schools?
Less manual labour- countries
industries don’t facilitate activity
Desk Bound
Jobs
CarsLess Walking
Technology
i.e. Wii’s
Impacting
Factors
Exercise a
Choice not a
“Necessity”
Computer Use
Less Manual
Labour
So What is Physical Recreation?
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Recreation is physical by name: it is ACTIVE
LEISURE.
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.
Many abilities can play together- whereas SPORT only
accommodates elite level performers.
Outcomes are non- serious: there is no moral
obligation.
Consider a group of people playing
football in a park…
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How do the principles mentioned fit in?
Taking the stress out of a day/week (CATHARSIS)
 Unmarked Boundaries- unplanned so no definite
end time
 Fluid numbers on teams- 9 vs. 8 etc.
 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)
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WHO?
All who choose
WHEN?
By agreement
WHERE?
By agreement
PHYSICAL
RECREATION
HOW?
Relatively
unsophisticated
Limited organisation &
competition
WHY?
Enjoyment
Stress relief
Relaxation, personal dev.
Health & well being
social
Phys. Rec.
Sport.
What changes as you move from
recreation to sport on the continuum?
So What is Outdoor Recreation?
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Outdoor recreation is fundamentally the same as
physical recreation.
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.
What kind of activities are involved?
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Fishing
Walking
Orienteering
Canoeing
Rock Climbing
Absailing
So what links these activities?
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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 involve some RISK… But what risk?
Perceived risk
Predominantly under the control of
participant
e.g.. By correct use of equipment.
Predictable
Beginners
Real Risk
Events over which participant has no
control e.g.. Avalanche, flash flood.
Unpredictable
Experts
The Outward Bound Trust/
Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
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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.
Outward Bound works IN PARTNERSHIP with D of
E (founded by Prince Phillip) to provide perceived and
actual challenging situations.
Any Questions?
See you next week 