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Which population segment includes individuals with specific support needs?
Which population segment includes individuals with specific support needs?
What is a key component of operational management fields in leisure services?
What is a key component of operational management fields in leisure services?
Which emerging job sector focuses on community-based recreational facilities?
Which emerging job sector focuses on community-based recreational facilities?
What is NOT one of the criteria that define a 'Field' as a 'Profession'?
What is NOT one of the criteria that define a 'Field' as a 'Profession'?
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Which educational aspect is considered crucial for entering the leisure industry?
Which educational aspect is considered crucial for entering the leisure industry?
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What is a primary focus during the planning phase of travel?
What is a primary focus during the planning phase of travel?
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Which aspect can significantly affect overall travel satisfaction?
Which aspect can significantly affect overall travel satisfaction?
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What often begins the anticipation phase for the next trip after returning?
What often begins the anticipation phase for the next trip after returning?
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Which type of tourism focuses on experiencing a destination's history and heritage?
Which type of tourism focuses on experiencing a destination's history and heritage?
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What is a common reason why travelers might choose to immerse themselves culturally?
What is a common reason why travelers might choose to immerse themselves culturally?
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What is a potential negative impact of tourism on host cultures?
What is a potential negative impact of tourism on host cultures?
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Which phase of travel is described as providing the core of the experience?
Which phase of travel is described as providing the core of the experience?
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What is one common misconception about traveling?
What is one common misconception about traveling?
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What distinguishes 'travelers' from 'tourists'?
What distinguishes 'travelers' from 'tourists'?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a motivation to travel?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a motivation to travel?
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What are 'push/pull' factors in travel motivation?
What are 'push/pull' factors in travel motivation?
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Which travel advisory indicates the highest level of caution?
Which travel advisory indicates the highest level of caution?
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How does political stability affect travel decisions?
How does political stability affect travel decisions?
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Which component is NOT part of the travel satisfaction cycle?
Which component is NOT part of the travel satisfaction cycle?
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What impact does extreme weather have on tourism?
What impact does extreme weather have on tourism?
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What is a common emotion during the anticipation phase of travel?
What is a common emotion during the anticipation phase of travel?
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What is the primary motivation behind sport tourism?
What is the primary motivation behind sport tourism?
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Which of the following best defines sustainable tourism?
Which of the following best defines sustainable tourism?
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Heritage tourism often includes visits to which type of locations?
Heritage tourism often includes visits to which type of locations?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cultural tourism?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cultural tourism?
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What role does media play in tourism?
What role does media play in tourism?
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What is a potential negative aspect of tourism mentioned in the content?
What is a potential negative aspect of tourism mentioned in the content?
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What motivates the concept of deviant leisure?
What motivates the concept of deviant leisure?
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Why is it important for tourists to be aware of their impact on host cultures?
Why is it important for tourists to be aware of their impact on host cultures?
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What is social carrying capacity primarily related to?
What is social carrying capacity primarily related to?
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Which of the following is an example of recreation conflict?
Which of the following is an example of recreation conflict?
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How does social carrying capacity differ in wilderness hiking compared to downhill skiing?
How does social carrying capacity differ in wilderness hiking compared to downhill skiing?
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What impact does outdoor recreation generally have on the natural environment?
What impact does outdoor recreation generally have on the natural environment?
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What strategy can individuals employ to reduce their environmental impact through leisure?
What strategy can individuals employ to reduce their environmental impact through leisure?
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Which type of conflict is characterized by a face-to-face encounter?
Which type of conflict is characterized by a face-to-face encounter?
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What does the term 'first use is worst' imply regarding fragile ecosystems?
What does the term 'first use is worst' imply regarding fragile ecosystems?
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What is an important measure of how outdoor recreation can affect user experiences?
What is an important measure of how outdoor recreation can affect user experiences?
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What is one way in which leisure can be a constraining force?
What is one way in which leisure can be a constraining force?
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting leisure choices?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting leisure choices?
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How can fear of violence impact women's leisure activities?
How can fear of violence impact women's leisure activities?
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What is a common reaction of women to the possibility of violence when engaging in leisure activities?
What is a common reaction of women to the possibility of violence when engaging in leisure activities?
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Which of the following is cited as a constraint on men's leisure activities?
Which of the following is cited as a constraint on men's leisure activities?
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What role does media play in constraining leisure for women?
What role does media play in constraining leisure for women?
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What is an example of a gender-linked leisure activity?
What is an example of a gender-linked leisure activity?
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What demographic characteristics are the biggest predictors of leisure participation?
What demographic characteristics are the biggest predictors of leisure participation?
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Study Notes
Exam Review
- Exam covers units 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, and 19.
- Review the travel satisfaction cycle.
- Understand what makes a field a profession.
- Review elements of community leisure services.
- Examine approaches to researching women and leisure.
- Familiarize yourself with terms for outdoor recreation (carrying capacity, conflict, etc.).
Example Questions
- Tourism can have positive and negative impacts on host cultures. (True)
- The statement "Women are naturally better parents" is an example of androcentrism.
Leisure Services
- The recreation, park, and leisure service field is vast.
- Any activity a person spends money on for leisure can be considered a leisure service.
- Leisure graduates find careers in various sectors.
Community Leisure Services Categories
- Public (Governmental): Supported by elected or tax-supported governments (schools, hospitals).
- Non-profit: Membership voluntary, sometimes supported by government or private contributions. Includes agencies like YMCA, Scouts/Guides, social clubs, sports clubs.
- Commercial (for profit): Businesses and enterprises (travel, tourism).
Leisure as a Profession
- Four criteria define a profession: a social mandate (recognition of importance by the public), need for specialized knowledge (training, degree), a foundation of professional organizations (culture, CPA, ALA), and formal preparation in educational institutions (BA, MA, PhD).
Leisure Service Professionals
- Leisure graduates have broad understanding of interpersonal relationships, inter-agency relationships and partnerships, long and short term planning, and the significance of leisure and recreation in contemporary life.
Unit 11: Leisure Services
- Leisure services agencies facilitate leisure and recreation opportunities.
- Agencies are categorized as public, private (nonprofit), and commercial.
- Concepts including defining leisure, individual leisure patterns, and behavior, as well as leisure throughout life cycles, should be reviewed.
The Politics of Leisure
- Leisure is subject to political decisions (national parks, public golf courses, school gyms).
- Government often imposes regulations, rules, and safety measures.
- Taxation supports some activities and prohibits others (e.g., taxes on alcohol and tobacco).
- Infrastructure plays a significant part (roads, sewers, airports).
Is Leisure a Right or a Privilege?
- Privilege: Distributed unequally based on money and time, often reward-based.
- Right: Distributed equally, everybody has access to leisure/the good life.
Public Sector Leisure Services
- The services are usually free or low cost.
- Services are necessary for society.
- Services are often tax-funded (e.g., government, provincial, municipal).
Voluntary Nonprofit Agencies
- These usually arise from a specific local need for a particular activity, leading to an organization (e.g., YMCA).
- There are three main characteristics of volunteer-based service provision: voluntarism in origin, membership voluntarism, and fundraising activities.
Commercial Recreation
- Commercial services are provided with a fee for profit motive.
- They examine impacts through economics, expenditure, participation, and employment.
Travel and Tourism
- Travel satisfaction is affected by anticipation, planning, travel experiences, a return home phase, and a recollection phase.
- Important factors in travel and tourism decisions include motivations to travel, political stability (perceptions of safety), and governmental relations (travel advisories).
Impacts of Tourism
- Tourism can have positive (job creation, infrastructure improvements, and economic development) and negative (social disruption, low wage, stress on local systems, and damaging of the environment) impacts on host societies.
- Different types of tourism include heritage, sport, cultural, and sustainable tourism (designed for ecological conservation/environmental protection).
Ethics of Ethnic Tourism
- Tourism could exploit the very land and resources intended to present an attractive experience.
- Tourists have a role to learn about their potential impact on host cultures.
- Efforts to maintain sustainability are crucial in tourism.
Deviant Leisure
- Some leisure activities, though personally fulfilling, may be considered deviant/harmful.
- Some examples include activities which involve criminal behaviour, or behaviors considered socially marginal.
Outdoor Recreation and the Environment
- Outdoor recreation impacts the natural environment—some more than others. Discussion is given of the need for balance between natural use and preservation.
- Carrying capacity influences how people utilize an area.
- Outdoor recreation can conflict with others’ enjoyment of the location.
Gender and Leisure
- Societal norms impact women's participation in leisure activities and time use.
- Leisure for women is frequently impacted by structural constraints (time, money, and interpersonal pressures).
- Women may experience leisure differently than men.
- Understanding these constraints and challenges is crucial to enhancing positive leisure experiences.
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Prepare for your upcoming exam covering Units 10 to 19 in Leisure Services. This quiz will help you understand key concepts such as the travel satisfaction cycle, the professional aspects of leisure fields, and community leisure services. Test your knowledge on outdoor recreation terms and the role of women in leisure research.
