A Digestivbe

A Digestivbe

ASSIGNMENT
IN
PRINCIPLES OF
TOURISM-II

SUBMITTED BY:
RICAMARA, ROBERT JAMES

SUBMITTED TO:
MR. VICTORIANO

  1. Define recreation and leisure

The dictionary defines recreation as the process of giving new life to something, of restoring something. Leisure is defined as the productive, creativeor contemplative use of free time.

  2. Explain the varied views of recreation and leisure

At present, the value of recreation and leisure is universally accepted. As a consequence, the government in both developeds and developing countries has accepted the responsibility of providing and assisting leisure oppurtunities through extensive recreation and park systems.

  3. Discuss the motivations for recreational participation

Many participants take part in recreation as a form of relaxation and release from the pressure of work and other tensions. Another recreational motivation is the need to express creativity, expose hidden talents or pursue excellence in various forms of personal expression. For some, active, competitive recreation offers a channel for releasing hostility and agression or for struggling against the environment in adventurous, high-risk pursuits. Others enjoy recreation that provides them the opportunity to make new friends or cooperate with others in group activities.

  4. Explain the factors which promotes the growth of recreation

  * Increase in disretionary time – a key factor underlying the growth of recreation has been the growth of free or discretionary time in the 20th century.
  * Influence of technology – sophisticated technology has provided new forms of recreation for the people.
  * Public interest in health and fitness – a key trend in the 20th century is the prowth of public interest in exercise and physical fitness programs.
  * Commodification of leisure – various forms of recreation are being developed by profit-seeking businesses. Ginant corporations have taken control of music,...