Investigating Leisure and Recreation
Introduction
During this task I am going to summarise the key components of the
leisure and recreation industry in the UK. I am going to give examples
of the types of organisations, facilities, products and services with
the
Ø Arts and entertainment.
Ø Sports and physical recreation.
Ø Heritage.
Ø Catering.
Ø Countryside recreation.
Ø Home-based leisure. Components
I am also going to identify some of the public private and voluntary
sector organisations within each of these components.
The Arts and Entertainments
The Arts and entertainment component covers a large part of the
leisure and recreation industry the parts it dose cover are
Ø Performance arts- Drama, Dance, Opera, Circus.
Ø Visual arts- Paintings, Sculptures
Ø Crafts- Pottery, Woodcarvings, a local example is Wetheriggs Pottery
Ø Literature- Writing, Poetry
Ø Architecture, St Paul's Cathedral, Stone Henge.
Ø Film and Video- Cinema
Most activities that take part of in the arts and entertainment
components are mainly away from the home activites.
Different facilities that are run in the arts and entertainment
components are
Facility
Sectors
Examples
Cinema
Private
Virgin Cinemas, UCI
Theatres and Concert Halls
Public, Private
London Palladium, Barbican Centre
Museums and Art Galleries
Public, Private and Voluntary
Madame Tussauds, British Museum
Pubs and Clubs
Mainly Private
Yates Wine Lodge, Mecca Bingo halls
Theme and Leisure Parks
Private
Alton Towers, Lego land Windsor
Libraries
Mainly Public
Local authorities, County Councils
(Outhart et al 2000:44)
This chart shows the different sorts of entertainment that there is
for people to do in the arts and entertainment component. It also
shows in which sector most of the entertainments are. It also gives an
idea of where the funding comes from for these activites.
Cinema
After the Second World War there was a peak In the amount of cinema
My own personal philosophy of leisure has been shaped by past and present activities I do for leisure and why I do them. To me, leisure is the sense of being free from external stressors that I face in my life such as school or work. The positive outcomes from partaking in leisure are generally overlooked and often underestimated. Leisure affects our emotions, our physical and mental health, and aids in the creation of relationships. In my own personal life, I have done and still participate in leisure as a way to sooth myself or unwind from the stress of school or work. The release of pent up emotions and energy for individuals helps their relationships with others and their overall health as well. When stress is released, an individual is
The Impact of Tourism on Betws-y-Coed Having compiled my knowledge and research into this piece of coursework, I hope to have addressed the following questions regarding Betws-y-Coed: How has tourism impacted on the economy? What visitor management is currently in place? What are the drawbacks to tourism? In my work, I hope to discover what exactly are the positive and negative aspects of tourism in the honeypot Betws-y-Coed by relating to Snowdonia National Park. It is important to contemplate the features the region has to offer, and why they are so appealing.
In this chart (3), we can see that "the change of time spending on the
Many individuals would define leisure as time free from paid work, domestic responsibilities, and just about anything that one would not do as part of their daily routine. Time for leisure and time for work are both two separate spheres. The activities which people choose to do on their spare time benefit their own personal interests as well as their satisfactions. While some people may enjoy one activity, others pay not. Leisure is all about personal interests and what people constitute having a good time is all about. Some may say that the process of working class leisure can be seen to contribute their own subordination as well as the reproduction of capitalist class relations. Self-produced patterns of working class leisure can lead to resistance to such reproduction. This leads to social class relations and inequalities, and the fact that it they can never be completely reproduced in the leisure sphere. This film Home Feeling: Struggle for a Community, gives some examples of the role of leisure within a capitalist society dealing with issues such as class inequalities, and how they are different among various societies.
After analyzing the Job ad posted by Army Installation Management Command for a Recreation Specialist I was able to determine that I would be an ideal candidate for the position. To prove this I will highlight my previous job experience, my education, volunteer work and personal experiences. The ad is looking for a program manager to oversee the Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area (LORA). LORA is 57 miles north of Fort Leonard wood and has over 1150 miles of shoreline for Active Duty member, retired military and DoD employees to enjoy.
The Management of Tourism at Hengistbury Head Introduction = == == == ==
The poem Education for Leisure is extremely effective in many ways - Discuss Education for Leisure The poem ‘Education for Leisure’ is extremely effective in many ways. The poet has effectively used poetic techniques to show his/her attitude towards the speaker in the poem and has also given impressions of the speaker. The impressions that are given of the speaker are those of a murderous person who is full of menace and insanity. One of the ways that this is shown is in the first stanza when the words ‘something’ and ‘Anything’ are used in the sentence ‘Today I am going to kill something.
42% of all free time is now in the hands of adults who spend none of
The phrase ecotourism seems to be on the lips of many travel agents and corporations looking for new ideas in executive or "yuppie" getaways. But many "civilians" are wondering what ecotourism is and what is expected of them if they do go on a so-called ecotour. Ecotourism is defined in different ways, by different groups of people with different agendas. Many tourists are attracted to the adventure that is associated with many remote, natural areas. Others wish to encourage conservation practices in environmentally sensitive areas, using profits to restore habitat, change public perception through education, and develop community. However, local people also want the opportunity for new jobs and capitalist ventures. No matter how one chooses to look at ecotourism, it is a new element shaping the use of rainforests and other natural settings. Likewise, ecotourism appears to be altering the lifestyles of indigenous peoples and causing certain changes in local animal behaviors.
This essay is the respond to the Local Council Member who has wrong idea about a common archetype of adventure tourist. This misconception based on ignorance of current tourism industry, could potentially be a dangerous for local economy and development. The local authority must be well informed about present conditions with the tourism market, before they will make a far reaching decisions about the development direction in this industry. Currently, there are many organisations whose monitoring an international tourism business and this knowledge supposed to be good use for our common good.
A true nature-lover’s dream, ecotourism allows the average traveller to enjoy pristine nature in its original form. Ecotourism, also known as jungle tourism, responsible tourism, and sustainable development, is one of the fastest growing trends in the tourism industry. Defined as responsible travel that benefits environmental conservation and improves the well being of local people, it acts as an alternative to conventional tourism, aiming to educate the traveller, provide funds for ecological conservation, foster respect and increase awareness of different cultures. It is a truly unique experience, where one has the opportunity to visit a corner of the earth that has evaded the touch of human hands.
Recreation and Leisure activities are in a high critical dimension of quality of life for everyone, including people with developmental disabilities. Sadly, many of those who are disabled are still limited to segregated recreation and leisure choices for any reason or another. Some people will confine themselves to opportunities which include trying a new variety of activities in different settings with different people; here some of the factors that can be affecting: Age, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Racial and Ethnic identity, and Socioeconomic status.
Ziakas, V & Costa, C 2011, ‘The Use of an Event Portfolio in Regional Community and Tourism Development’, Creating Synergy between Sport and Cultural Events, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 149-175.
Tourism is an important and intricate element to society. It affects economical, social, cultural and environmental elements. Tourism can be argued to have a negative impact on the environment and decrease our already depleting resources, but tourism can also be argued to be a major contributor to strengthening economies, spread cultural traditions and improve people’s lives. Tourism
Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations where the physical environment and cultural background are the main attractions and is meant to give tourist another view of the impact of human beings on the environment, and to foster a greater appreciation of our natural habitats. In recent years, “ecotourism has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors of the tourism market, influenced primarily by public demand for more environmentally and responsible tourism” (Boo, 1990, Eagles et al 1993). In addition, “ecotourism is the purposeful travel to natural areas to understand the culture and natural history of the environment; taking care not to alter the integrity of the ecosystem; producing economic opportunities that make the conservation of natural resources beneficial to local people” (Garen, 2000,221).