LSR 1100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Life Satisfaction, Active Living, Joie De Vivre
6 Oct 2016
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To understand ourselves, other individuals, and the society we live in. Becoming aware of the role leisure and recreation can play in our identity. Ful lling our personal need for leisure time = life satisfaction and overall health. Evolved out of the need to understand why we behave in certain ways during periods of intrinsic and extrinsic freedom. Analyzes the who, what, when, where, why and how of leisure and recreation patterns. Examines the industry of leisure and recreation (outdoor and indoor). The purpose is to enhance the quality of life and explore leisure and recreation patterns. This is done through analyzing the needs, wants, preferences, attitudes and participation patterns in leisure and recreation. The intent of a degree in leisure studies is to prepare students for administration, leadership and decision making jobs in the leisure and recreation industry. Many employment opportunities in the public, voluntary and commercial sectors.
