REC 3090 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Lev Vygotsky, Erik Erikson, Recapitulation Theory

• School: University of Manitoba
• Department: Recreation Studies
• Course: REC 3090
• Professor: Kelsey Johanson

Document Summary

Objectives: understand the power of play across the life span, think about play from multidimensional perspectives, experience authentic play to relate theory with practice, continue to explore the meaning of play. It is normal that individual nature (biology) and nurture(environment) shape experiences differently. Babies play peek-aboo, children play in the park and adolescents play through sexual play. Lev vygotsky- a russian born psychologist interested in child development. Living creatures generate energy for survival then there can be leftover energy after survival needs are satisfied. This theory developed by poet (schiller) and philosopher (spencer). People play for the benefit of restoring energy used in work. 2 ways to restore-slep and engaging in play. This theory assumes work and play are opposites. Roots derived from the development of the human embryo. As the embryo develops it seems to take on the appearance of lower level species and retraces human evolution.