Concepts & Definitions of Physical Activity

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  • Created on: 05-04-13 09:54
Play
activity undertaken for enjoyment & has no other objectives (only for intrinsic value)
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Characteristics of Play (4)
Spontaneous/ rules are changeable/ childlike & fun/ has intrinsic value
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Objectives of Play for Children (5)
Socialisation/ independence & self-esteem/ test boundaries/ experience risk while safe/ develop respect for others
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Objectives of Play for Adults (3)
Escape reality/ childlike/ creativity & fantasy
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Leisure
Time when you have no obligations to work or family and are free to engage in self-directed & chosen activities
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Characteristics of Leisure (4)
Free time/ self-chosen activities/ ease& relaxation/ enjoyment
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Recreation
Engaging in activities that refresh & relax an individual after the rigors of everyday life
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Characteristics & Objectives of Recreation (7)
Enjoyment/ self-chosen activities/ free time/ refresh mind & body/ recuperate fro stress/ re-creating (creative, self-fulfillment)
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Active Leisure
Being physically active in leisure time
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Characteristics & Objectives of Active Leisure (4)
Flexibility/ enjoyment/ develop lifetime sports (done all through lifetime)/ inexpensive
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Outdoor Recreation
Recreation that takes place in & uses the natural environment
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Adventure Activity
Form of outdoor recreation that involves an element of challenge & risk
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Objectives of OR (4)
Engaging & learning about natural environment/ active leisure & lifetime sport/ extending experiences beyond everyday life/ escaping everyday life
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Objectives of AA (5)
Experience fear & excitement/ self-reliance/ self-knowledge/ leadership & decision-making/ trusting others & accepting trust
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Perceived Risk
Sense of danger which provides excitement & adrenaline but is controlled/ encouraged by leaders
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Real Risk
From the natural environment when there's a risk of life or injury/ dangerous & should be avoided
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Spontaneous/ rules are changeable/ childlike & fun/ has intrinsic value

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Characteristics of Play (4)

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Socialisation/ independence & self-esteem/ test boundaries/ experience risk while safe/ develop respect for others

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Card 4

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Escape reality/ childlike/ creativity & fantasy

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Card 5

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Time when you have no obligations to work or family and are free to engage in self-directed & chosen activities

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