Physical Recreation and Outdoor Recreation

							Physical Recreation and
  Outdoor Recreation
         Mr. P. Leighton
     St Mary’s 11-18 College
             Today’s Session…
   Review and answer any questions about the
    test…
   Look at what Physical Recreation actually is-
    what defines it?
   Understand what benefits Outdoor Recreation
    has on us and what similarities and differences
    can be seen between the two areas.
                          Test…
   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)
   Section B
       Critically analyze and evaluate the causes of
        sedentary lifestyles to people in the U.K. (10)
           Section A- Question 1…
       Describe some of the main characteristics of
        play (3)
                  A good answer would have had…

   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…
   Identify some of the factors that
    might affect participation in
    physical exercise of physical               Weather
    activity (3)                            Peers   Self-Esteem
 A Good Answer would have included…
 Peers- non interest from peers or
   ridicule
 Technology- msn/mobile phones
                                           Technology    Interest
   rather than going out
                                                Barriers
 Parental Influence- poor example set
   by parents- diet etc
                                                        Parental
                                          Cost
 Weather- poor weather reduces                         Influence
   motivation
 Cost- cant afford it due to social           Risk Safety
   situation
 Risk- litigation society- sue or be sued
   generation
                  Question 3…
   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…
   Critically analyze and
    evaluate the causes of
    sedentary lifestyles to people
    in the U.K. (10)                                      Desk Bound
                                                             Jobs
    A Good answer would include…
   Facts and figures- how many don’t         Cars-                     Technology
    take any exercise?                     Less Walking                  i.e. Wii’s
   Cars- less walking over short
    distances
                                                           Impacting
   Desk bound jobs- no actual                              Factors
    movement that constitutes activity
   Technology- gives the illusion of                                   Exercise a
    activity                               Computer Use                 Choice not a
                                                                        “Necessity”
   Exercise now a choice- parental
    influence gauges activity - PE in                     Less Manual
    schools?                                                 Labour
   Less manual labour- countries
    industries don’t facilitate activity
    So What is Physical Recreation?
   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…
   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)
                        WHO?
                   All who choose
  WHEN?                                 WHERE?
By agreement                          By agreement

                    PHYSICAL
                   RECREATION

                                      WHY?
       HOW?                         Enjoyment
        Relatively
                                   Stress relief
    unsophisticated
 Limited organisation &      Relaxation, personal dev.
       competition              Health & well being
                                       social
Phys. Rec.              Sport.




   What changes as you move from
recreation to sport on the continuum?
    So What is Outdoor Recreation?
   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?
   Fishing
   Walking
   Orienteering
   Canoeing
   Rock Climbing
   Absailing
     So what links these activities?
   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                                         Real Risk
Predominantly under the control of   Events over which participant has no
participant                          control e.g.. Avalanche, flash flood.
e.g.. By correct use of equipment.




        Predictable                                  Unpredictable


       Beginners                                       Experts
      The Outward Bound Trust/
      Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
   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 