90 Recreation Foundations of Leisure & Recreation
Instructor: B.J. Grosvenor Homework
Chapter 1 - Leisure and Life Satisfaction
1) Review the generational views of leisure. (pages 3-4) Generate a written reflection of your parent's view of leisure and your generation's view of leisure. 2) What are your current status symbols associated with leisure/recreation? (page 5)
3) What are the external standards of appraisal you use to measure your own levels of life satisfaction? (pages 12-13) 4) Review the list of 12 reasons why leisure service organizations exist. (pages 15-17) In your own ideal organization, which of these reasons would you include? List the ones you chose and create a detailed justification for your answers. 5) Review the list of (7) seven factors/motivations for the pursuit of leisure opportunities. (pages 19-20) Which, if any of these relate to you? Justify your decision. 6) What are your personal constraints (page 25) that impede you from engaging in leisure?
Homework - Chapter 2 - The World of Leisure, Recreation and Play
1) Why is it necessary to define the terms leisure, recreation and play. Provide a detailed justification for all three words separately. (page 30) 2) What is your own personal definition of the word leisure, recreation and play? Create your responses from your life experience not the text. I will be interested to read your definitions based on your life experience before taking this class. 3) When reflecting on your own satisfying leisure experience (pick one to reflect upon), did you experience freedom, perceived competence, or intrinsic motivation? State which ones, if any you experienced. In depth, responses are expected. 4) Review the (7) Ways of Viewing Leisure. (pages 33-38) Which philosophy best describes your current orientation? Provide your reasoning after careful reflection and consideration. 5) Review the (2) two major theories linking work and leisure. (page 40) Does your life reflect one of these two theories? Which one? If neither - explain as well. 6) Reflect on the definition of recreation. (page 42) What does that definition mean to you personally? Is this representative of what is current in your life? Discuss your response in detail.
Recreation 90 Foundations of Leisure & Recreation
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Chapter 3 Part A - Leisure: A Historical Perspective
1) Quote - "Present understanding often stems from knowledge of the past." Review the section - Why Do We Study History? (page 52) Reflect upon this statement in relation to your own life. Provide a specific and detailed reflection of when you used history to provide you with information to solve a current day problem. 2) Reflect upon a job/volunteer position you held related to the leisure or customer service industry. What was the societal need met within the organization? (page 53 - top paragraph) How is this company surviving in this economic and social climate? 3) Many leaders in organizations are considered "radicals". (page 53 - second paragraph) They encourage their industry to change, reform or be more responsive. Reflect upon a time in your life when you felt you were a "radical leader". Describe in detail the position you held, the change you pushed for and how you met your objectives. 4) What do you respect and acknowledge in your heritage, such as traditions, rituals, customs and norms. (page 54 - top paragraph) Which of these do you use as markers for your designs for your professional future? 5) Discuss your understanding of play during the Preliterate Society. (Page 56) You can use words from the chapter, however I want significant reflections about your interpretation and thoughts about this era. I prefer no direct regurgitation. 6) Discuss your understanding of the concept of time during the Agricultural Era. (page 5758) You can use words from the chapter, however I want significant reflections about your interpretation and thoughts about this era. I prefer no direct regurgitation. 7) What is your understanding of the concept of leisure during the Ancient Greek times? (page 58) You can use words from the chapter, however I want significant reflections about your interpretation and thoughts about this era. I prefer no direct regurgitation. 8) What did the historians believe was the legacy of the Roman Empire? (page 58 -61) You can use words from the chapter, however I want significant reflections about your interpretation and thoughts about this era. I prefer no direct regurgitation.
Recreation 90 Foundations of Leisure & Recreation
Instructor: B.J. Grosvenor Homework
Chapter 3 Part B - Leisure: A Historical Perspective
1) How did Colonial America evolve in relation to recreation and play from the early 1600's to the mid 1600's? (page 65-66) 2) How was life described during the Industrial Revolution is relation to work and play? In your opinion is this similar or different from current times? (page 66-67) 3) Identify the first public park - stating name, city, year of inception and main outstanding feature. 4) Identify the first national park - stating name, city, year of inception and main outstanding feature. 5) 6) 7) 8) The important contribution by Joseph Lee to the profession was? (page 81-82) The important contribution by Jane Addams to the profession was? (page 82-82) Luther H. Gulick's contribution to the profession was? (page 85) What was John Muir's contribution to the profession? (page 79)
9) In the chapter, The Technological or Information Era, there are (9) nine factors listed that futurist's believe will influence the leisure industry. Reflect on this list. Which of these do you see will have the greatest impact, which will have little or no impact.
Homework - Chapter 4 - Philosophical and Conceptual Themes
1) Read the introduction to the chapter. What does this section mean to you and your future employment? Provide your thoughts in your own words and reflections. Justify you position. (page 92-93) 2) Review the quote "all actions affect others, both today and tomorrow; no one lives in isolation. Making a choice today, no matter how miniscule, affects many others in future years." (page 96) Can you remember a time you made a choice that affected another person significantly? Write about this choice and the impact it made on you and the other individual(s). 3) In the section Values & Philosophy (pages 96-98) Review the (10) ten values and principles that have guided the park, recreation and leisure service movement. Which of the 10 values align with your own personal values? Discuss your reasoning and decisions. 4) Review the (7) seven major philosophical constructs applied to leisure. (pages 106-108) Which of these philosophies is in line with your own personal philosophy? Discuss your reasoning and decisions.
Recreation 90 Foundations of Leisure & Recreation
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Chapter 5 - Mass Leisure
1) Review the (2) views put forth by the Harris Survey and the University of Maryland Survey regarding work and leisure in American Society. (page 117) Which of these (2) two surveys do you believe is representative of what was and still may be occurring in American society? Create a detailed justification for your decision. 2) What if any has been your experience with the concept of "time famine"? (page 118 - 2nd paragraph. If you have no personal experience, reflect on this section of the chapter from a professional perspective. In either case - what should the leisure industry do to counter act these phenomena? 3) What is your experie nce with "electronic umbilical cords? (page 119 - 2nd paragraph. List the types of devices and how these devices are integrated into your work and leisure lifestyles? 4) Mass leisure is divided into (6) six broad categories. (page 122) Rank order the six from the one you spend the most amount of time in to the one you spend the least. Create your justification for your decision within the narrative response. Upon reflection of your current life order - is there anything you would want to change about the order? Why? 5) Read the section entitled Building the Social Capital Needed for Leisure & Life. Share at least three ideas for building social capital.
Homework - Chapter 7 - Delivery of Leisure Services: Local Government
FYI - Local Park, Recreation and Human Service department today provide a wide array of leisure activities, facilities, areas and information. The term local park and recreation refers to those public services provided at the subdivision of government with the closet relationship to the consumer. The (3) three areas where employment is found are; municipal government, county government, special districts and recreation services as a part of a school district. 1) Review the (4) four basic employment opportunities as outlined in the chapter. (pages 180 - 187) Pick (1) one area that you feel is a possible consideration for future employment. (Suspend in your mind, if necessary, your currently identified concentration) Provide a detailed accounting of why this one area might appeal to you. 2) In the section titled Challenges for the Future, (page 194 - 200) there are (14) fourteen "bulleted" innovative responses to trends and issues for public park and recreation departments. ? How would you go about networking when you are the director of a local city department or district to ensure future stability? ? With which types of agencies do you think your department should network? ? What would you do to respond to diversity needs and evolution? ? What would you do to bolster social capitol? (pg 199 & 5 ch 123-124) 3) What do you feel are your career opportunities for the next 20 years in the public/local government sector?
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Chapter 8 - Delivery of Leisure Services: State Government
FYI - With the coming of the Industrial Revolution and the concentration of people in urban areas, each state gradually accepted responsibility for providing specific services for its residents. Today, recreation has become an accepted and even expected service provided by individual states. I - Outdoor Recreation & Resources (state parks, state forests, fish & wildlife, and trail systems) II - Tourism Promotion III - The Arts IV - Other State Services (correctional institutions, state hospitals, care & activity centers, substance abuse programs, museums, fair grounds, and cultural programs) 1) Which of the (4) four main components would you ever see yourself considering for employment? If you pick option, III, or I, be specific regarding the targeted service area. What innovative and futuristic skills do you feel you would bring to the job? 2) In you opinion, what are the necessary job skills needed to work in direct service at the state level? Evaluate your current level of skills and abilities up against the general list you created. What do you need to do during your educational career at SJSU to get you prepared for employment at a state level agency? 3) In the section Challenges for the future (page 224) the chapter briefly touches upon environmental issues in relation to parks. What do you think are the environmental issues affecting our state parks in California? What do you think a Parks and recreation professional can do to counter act these issues?
Homework - Chapter 9 - Delivery of Leisure Services: Federal Government
1) A chart labeled Figure 9.3. - Found on page 236, is titled "Major Federal Agencies Providing Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services". Review this chart. Pick an agency that would appeal to you for potential employment. Read the description of the agency you picked. State your justification for decision, Why this agency and not one of the others on the chart? What drew you to your conclusion? 2) Within the section titled Goals and Functions there is a list of (8) eight basic functions for the Federal government in relation to parks, recreation and leisure services. (pages 229-232) Identify (2) two goals/functions that if assigned, you would enjoy working on. What draws you to each of these tow areas? Provide a clear and full explanation of your decision. 3) Read the section titled Challenges for the Future. (pages 260-261) Your task is to identify solutions to challenges. You are to identify a minimum of (4) solutions for the combined suggestio ns of Over Use of Resources and the second challenge titled Consumptive and Nonconsumptive Recreation pursuits. Four solutions only, not eight. Think critically from a recreation and park professional perspective - no matter what your SJSU departmental concentration is or is not at this time.
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Homework - Chapter 10 - Delivery of Leisure Services: Non-Profit
FYI - Non-profit organizations provide a wide varie ty of programs and services (churches, clubs, golf courses, fraternal organizations, sports groups, hobby clubs, museums, and social service organizations. I. They are legally constituted NON-governmental entities. II. They are incorporated as a charitable or Not for Profit Corporation. III. They operate with altruistic motives (ethical, moral, or social). IV. They have a public sector mission (public interest at heart). V. They have tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service. VI. The have a governance structure that identifies a board of directors to oversee executive staff. This is supposed to preclude self-interest and personal gain being achieved on the part of the executive staff. FYI - The major types of organization are: ? Youth Serving ? Religious sponsored organizations ? Organizations serving Special Populations ? Relief Organizations ? Social Service Organizations ? Conservation Organizations ? Service Clubs (Individual descriptions found on pages 275-288) 1) Read each of the descriptions and identify (1) one area that you feel you would consider for employment. What drew you to your decision? Be specific and detailed in your explanation. 2) There are (11) eleven-revenue sources listed. (pages 270-272) Identify (3) three areas that you feel you could work in when employed in your chosen non-profit agency. Provide specific examples of what you would establish as new ideas in these areas.
Homework - Chapter 11 - Delivery of Leisure Services: Commercial
1) There are (7) seven types of commercial leisure service business outlined in the chapter. (Descriptions on pages 299-308) [Figure 11.7 - pg 301]. From your perspective, what primary opportunity would you create as a business in EACH area? Provide adequate justification for your decisions. 2) Read the section titled Resource Base. (pages 293-294) At the top of page 294 is a list of "typical start up costs". Identify which on the one(s) you feel you have interest or skill to handle in your own commercial enterprise. Justify your decision(s). Of the ones that are left - create a plan to deal with these in your business. 3) Challenges to the Entrepreneur are on page 315 of the chapter. Review the list of (11) eleven. Which (2) two do you feel fully capable to deal with? Which (2) two do you feel the least capable to deal with?
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Chapter 12 - Delivery of Leisure Services: Therapeutic Recreation
1) Read paragraph (1) one of the introduction to the chapter. (page 318) Make sure you know where Therapeutic Recreation specialist work and how service is delivered. Write a minimum of (2) two paragraphs on what you learned from this part of the chapter. Be reflective, using your own words and thoughts. Do not quote directly from the chapter. 2) Preparing for a test in this class, review the Table 12.2 on page 323 of the text. You are to know the following legislative bills including, the year of inception, the title and the number. National Outdoor Recreation Plan - PL 88-29 Architectural Barriers Act - PL 90-480 Education for All Handicapped Children Act - PL 94-142 Americans with Disabilities Act - PL 101-336 3) There are (21) twenty-one types of Therapeutic Recreation programs and settings. (pages 332-335) Identify (3) three types of settings, you would consider for employment. Justify your reasons, stating the positive benefits you see from these three settings.
Homework EXTRA CREDIT - Chapter 14 - Professional Career Development
1) Listed within this chapter are (13) different professional associations. (pages 377-382) This list is not all encompassing of every association connected to the leisure industry, however it gives a good start to the breath of contacts and networking available to professionals. Pick (2) of the associations that you feel would support your on-going growth and development as a professional post college. Identify your reasons for membership and anticipated benefits to you. 2) Conduct a web search of the (2) two associations you picked. Download information from there web site. Bring in copies of your search. ? What is their mission? ? What are there goals and strategies to help the membership? ? What does it cost to become a student member? ? What are the financial benefits to you when you join? ? Is there a "California" based chapter or network?
Recreation 90 Foundations of Leisure & Recreation
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Chapter 15 - Leisure and Cultural Diversity
1) Within the part of the chapter, Future Trends: A Dramatic Increase in Diversity, there are (5) five trends listed. (page 393) Review each trend with its corresponding description. Upon reflection on your own life (personal and professional) what specific examples have you "witnessed" that proves these areas true or false. Think critically and justify your answers. 2) Read the section of the chapter entitled "Culture". (page 395&397) Upon your reading and reflection of this section, what is your personal experience with "deep" culture? List the specific elements included in your deep culture. Which ones have been parts of shaping your path to college? How did they influence your path? 3) There are (7) seven factors that may cause communication challenges. Review the table 15.3 titled "Communication Patterns: A Potential Source of Miscommunication. (page 409) Reflect on an experience where you had direct exposure/experience with each area in work/volunteer environments. Provide me with (1) example of when you participated in a "MIScommunication" from (3) of the different areas. The total will be three examples. 4) From your own personal or professional experience and knowledge, answer the following questions - True or False. 1. Culture is learned and can be changed. 2. No one part of Culture can be understood by itself. 3. All Cultures are constantly changing. 4. When members in one Culture are exposed to other Cultures, they make changes in their own Culture. 5. Within each Culture is great diversity. 6. Sending a message does not necessarily mean understanding. The sender and the receiver must have the same interpretation of words and gestures. 7. Communication is irreversible. We cannot take back something that has been communicated.