1. Leisure and Recreation

2. Task
What do the following phrases mean?
1. Leisure time
2. Recreation
3. Physical recreation

3. Leisure time…
Leisure is how you spend your „free‟ time.
It is the time left after you have been to
school, travelled home, completed your chores
and slept.
 e.g. watch TV, play computer games or abseil down a cliff
face.
 What you do will depend on your culture and
upbringing, your social class and the facilities available.

4. Leisure time…
On average how much leisure time do you get
each day?
How do you choose to use your leisure time?

5. Recreation…
Recreation is any activity you do voluntarily, in
your leisure time, for enjoyment. It is a form of
play.
Physical recreation is where you
choose a physical activity.

6. Task…
List 5 reasons why an individual might
choose to take part in physical
recreation…

7. Reasons for physical recreation…
3 MAIN
CATEGORIES
LEISURE + VOCATION
HEALTH
ENJOYMENT
Reduce Stress Enjoyment Employment
Professional /
Body Image Satisfaction & Semi-pro status
Relaxation
Well being Socialise
Life expectancy
Friendship
Illness Hobby

8. Trends…
It is important to know that leisure time has been
increasing.
Make a list of reasons why you think leisure time may
have increased over the years…

9. Shorter working week…
 Many people now work 37 hours per week or less in
the 1960‟s it was normal to work 40-44 hours.
 Many people work part time.
 The statutory annual holiday entitlement of four
weeks and flexible shift patterns allows many
extended weekends.

10. Greater automation at home and
at work…
The introduction and development of
machines has reduced the hours it takes to do
many jobs.
How???
Computers, washing machines, JCB

11. Negative effects…
Can you think of any negative effects of
greater automation at home and work?
 work is less physically demanding
 unemployment
 a more sedentary lifestyle
 effects on levels of health and fitness.

12. Unemployment…
 Around 1 million people in the UK are unemployed.
 Unemployment creates “free time” which can be used
for “affordable” recreation.
 Unemployment was partly a consequence of
technological advances.

13. Early Retirement…
 Allows a large group of people the freedom to
pursue recreational activities.
 Retired people tend to have far more disposable
income than previous generations.

14. Leisure provisions
Increase in leisure time = Increase in provision
 Local Authorities provide a lot of the provision
e.g. allotments, swimming pools, library.
 Private companies also provide leisure facilities
e.g. cinemas, ten pin bowling, clubs.
 Private companies aim to make a profit.

15. Leisure provisions…
Provision needs to cater for the variety of people
(age, ability, interest).
“User groups” have been identified, e.g. :
 Mothers and young children
 Retirement age groups
 Unemployed groups

16. Mothers and young children
Complex group – often childcare also required.
Retirement age groups
Starts from the age of 50. Provision needs
reflect the effects of the aging process.
Unemployed groups
Wide age range present, facilities often used
during the day rather than the night.

17. What role do Organisations such as Sport England
play in helping cater for increased participation
during leisure time?
Identify and target specific user groups.
Encourage new and improved facilities
Researching and preparing designs for sports
buildings.
Identify good practice in facilities and management.

18. Conclusion…
 Facilities need to be flexible and varied.
 The ability to pay for the facilities will govern
participation levels.
 Many local authorities provide reduced rates for
certain user groups. Can you think of any examples?
 Sport England have made it a priority to identify and
provide for a variety of user groups.