Concept of Leisure

Cards (29)

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