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How can leisure be perceived differently by individuals?
It can be
enjoyed
or
disliked
by
different
people
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How is leisure defined?
Free time for
personal satisfaction
and enjoyment
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What are examples of active leisure activities?
Walking
,
swimming
, dancing, outdoor sports
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What are examples of passive leisure activities?
Reading
,
watching television
,
listening to music
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What is the challenge for the active leisure industry?
To encourage
physical activity
participation
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How can leisure be defined in terms of time, state of mind, and activity?
Time: Free from
obligations
and work
State of mind: Individual perception of satisfaction
Activity: Participation in enjoyable activities
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What does leisure defined in terms of time refer to?
Time free from
obligations
and work
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How does leisure defined in terms of a state of mind work?
It depends on
individual perception
and choice
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What is a limitation of defining leisure in terms of activity?
Impossible to create a
definitive
list of activities
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What factors have contributed to increased leisure time?
Shorter working hours
Job share
and part-time work
Longer holidays
Development of technology
Unemployment
Increased life expectancy
Early retirement
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Who cut working hours to eight hours per day in 1830?
Robert Owen
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What significant change did Henry Ford implement in 1926?
Adopted the five-day,
forty-hour
workweek
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What is the norm for working hours in the UK and Ireland?
Five-day,
forty
-hour week
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What have some companies in Sweden trialed?
A
six-hour
working day
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Why do many people choose to job share or work part-time?
Due to
family commitments
or lack of
full-time jobs
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What has contributed to increased leisure time during holidays?
More holidays at
Christmas
,
Easter
, and
summer
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How have technological advances contributed to leisure time?
They provide more leisure time at
home
and work
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How does unemployment affect leisure time?
It increases leisure time due to lack of employment
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What impact does increased life expectancy have on leisure time?
More years of leisure time after
retirement
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Why do some people choose early retirement?
Due to
job stress
or
health problems
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What are the categories within the leisure industry?
Arts and entertainment
Catering
Home-based leisure
Sports and physical recreation
Hospitality
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What is included in the arts and entertainment category?
Shows
, plays,
museums
, and
cinemas
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What does the catering category encompass?
From fast food to
fine dining
experiences
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What activities are included in home-based leisure?
Reading
,
gaming
, and watching television
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What does sports and physical recreation include?
Walking, dancing, swimming, and
organized
sports
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What amenities can physical activities and sports utilize?
Mountains, rivers, sea,
leisure centres
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What does the hospitality category provide?
Overnight accommodation in various
settings
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What range of facilities can hospitality include?
From
camp sites
to
five-star hotels
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What can the customer experience in hospitality vary from?
Thrill of travel
to comfort on
business trips
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