Challenges in 21st Century Recreation and Leisure Service Field

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What is one concern that environmentalists may have regarding outdoor forms of recreation?

  • The impact on social interactions
  • The impact on mental health
  • The impact on the natural surroundings (correct)
  • The impact on physical fitness

Which of the following is considered a Purpose Built Attraction?

  • National parks
  • Zoological parks (correct)
  • Forests
  • Botanical parks

What does recreation encompass besides travel and tourism?

  • Sports fields
  • Membership in social clubs (correct)
  • Developmentally disabled centers
  • Physical rehabilitation centers

What are examples of Natural Attractions that drive people to travel?

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How can recreation be experienced according to the text?

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What could be a primary focus of public agencies in some cities for providing recreation?

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What motivates curiosity seekers to visit today's mega resorts?

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In the context of casinos, what attracts people to health spas, beauty parlors, and amusement centers?

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Why do some casinos offer low room rates?

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What aspect of tourism does the micro perspective by Cruz (2019) focus on?

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According to Stainton (2021), what types of tourist attractions are purpose-built or man-made?

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How do hotels/casinos draw people to their establishments based on the provided text?

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What is one of the challenges faced by recreational professionals in the 21st century according to the text?

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In working with youth, what do recreational professionals emphasize as one of the key social purposes of recreation?

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Which approach do recreational professionals need to adopt in management according to the text?

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What is an important aspect in promoting recreation's identity as a health-related field?

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One of the strategies mentioned in the text for developing higher levels of professionalism in the recreation field is:

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How can recreational professionals strive for fuller mainstreaming of persons with disabilities in community programs?

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Flashcards

Societal Needs in Recreation

Addressing diverse needs like race, age, and gender within recreational programs.

Benefits-Based Management

Highlighting the positive results and impacts of recreation and park services through research and promotion.

Recreation as a Health Field

Promoting recreation's role in maintaining and improving health, and collaborating with environmental groups.

Family-Centered Programs

Offering more comprehensive programs and facilities geared towards families.

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Mainstreaming Disabilities

Ensuring individuals with disabilities are fully included and supported in regular community recreation activities.

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Professionalism in Recreation

Achieving higher standards in the recreation field through formal recognition, qualifications, and ongoing learning.

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Unifying Recreation Fields

Uniting the different sectors of recreation (public, nonprofit, commercial, therapeutic) with shared goals and initiatives.

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Recreation (Public Agencies)

Public agencies providing parks, playgrounds, and community centers.

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Recreation (Senior/Treatment Centers)

Senior centers, sheltered workshops, or treatment centers.

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Recreation (Environmental Impact)

Impact of outdoor recreation on natural surroundings.

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Recreational Activities

Broad range of leisure activities, such as travel, tourism, cultural entertainment, and hobbies.

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Attraction Types

Classified into natural, purpose-built, and other categories.

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Natural Attractions

National parks, forests, and zoological parks.

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Purpose-Built Attractions

Developed for tourism, such as casinos, resorts, and theme parks.

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Attraction Motivations

Motivations driven by social, economic, curiosity, or amenity-offering factors.

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Study Notes

Challenges in Recreation and Leisure Service Field

  • Recreational professionals must address diverse societal needs, including race, age, and gender.
  • Emphasize social purposes, such as working with youth, serving individuals with disabilities, and promoting community development.
  • Achieve public understanding of recreation and parks' value and the leisure-service profession.
  • Upgrade inner-city programs and facilities, particularly for minority populations.
  • Adopt a benefits-based management approach, researching and publicizing positive outcomes.
  • Promote recreation as a health-related field and develop partnerships with environmental organizations.
  • Expand and improve family-centered programs and facilities.
  • Encourage higher values and ethical practices in youth sports competitions.
  • Strive for fuller mainstreaming of persons with disabilities in community recreation programs.
  • Plan for recreation's long-term role in a potentially job-scarce economy.
  • Develop higher levels of professionalism through accreditation, certification, and continuing education.
  • Unify separate recreation and leisure service fields (public, nonprofit, commercial, and therapeutic) in common programs and projects.

Varied Views of Recreation and Leisure

  • Recreation can be viewed as a network of public agencies providing parks, playgrounds, and community centers.
  • For others, recreation may be found in senior centers, sheltered workshops, or treatment centers.
  • Environmentalists may focus on outdoor recreation's impact on natural surroundings.

Recreational Participation

  • Recreation includes a broad range of leisure activities, such as travel, tourism, cultural entertainment, and hobbies.
  • It can be experienced individually or with thousands of participants, and may be strenuous or mentally focused.
  • Recreation can be a lifelong interest or a single experience.

Attractions

  • Attractions can be classified into natural, purpose-built, and other categories.
  • Examples of natural attractions include national parks, forests, and zoological parks.
  • Purpose-built attractions are developed for tourism, such as casinos, resorts, and theme parks.
  • Attractions can be driven by social, economic, curiosity, or amenity-offering motivations.

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