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    Wise is a Therapeutic Recreation for recreation, parks, and leisure services. James gave a short presentation about the history of aristotle, and how the theory of happiness leads to a good life with living well. James had different theory to how people see the basic of life to fill successful. The meaning of life wouldn’t happen if there isn’t leisure as he said in class “We can live and live well but we can’t live well if there’s not leisure.” There’s a pyramid that was used as an example to…

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    Curriculum is a plan that educators have to teach in their classrooms. A curriculum that helps achieve learning goals is Leisure Education. Leisure education helps to develop socialization and communication within one another. It was stated that the schools implemented leisure to help with students learning experiences (Sivan, 2014). This is curriculum is taught through subjects in a class, for example physical education or through seminars given at school’s assembly (Sivan, 2014, P. 1531).…

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    Question 1a: Thorstein Veblen came up with the theory of the Leisure Class in 1890s. With regards to consumer behaviour, his line of thought attempted to reject the rational and maximizing behaviour as well as the emulation of a powerful force. His perception of the contemporary tribal societies was based on two major categories. The first one was based on the believe that survival is continuous work. Such societies reflected a strong communal benevolence and immense cooperation amongst the…

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    for Sun Worship Leisure Wear include:  Sales Income $2,242,500  Cost of Goods Sold $1,509,874  Operating Expenses $ 81,900  Net Income $ 650,726 Should the expected results be realised, Sun Worship Leisure Wear will have achieved a 29% profit margin, indicating positive financial efficiency and stability. Additionally, it is budgeted that Sun Worship Leisure Wear will have having produced 27,470 units, sold 27,340 units and at the conclusion of 2018, Sun Worship Leisure Wear will…

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    was in the 3 to 4 percent range. The stock in the corporation has become available due to the ill health of a current stockholder, who is in need of cash. The issue here is not to determine the exact price for the stock, but rather whether Watson Leisure Time Sporting Goods represents an attractive investment situation. Although Mr. Thomas has a primary interest in the profitability ratios, he will take a close look at all the ratios. He has no fast and firm rules about required return on…

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    1.1. Identify different activities that may be regarded as leisure activities There are many different activities whilst many assume this to be physical this is not the case. It can be physical or mental. These activities can be done on your own or in a group. Activities do not have to mean breaking a sweat for 30minutes everyday; it can be something that you do as part of your daily routine, walking to the shops, gardening or a bit of housework. You can take part in an exercise any way you…

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    Proponents of DST generally argue that it saves energy, promotes outdoor leisure activity in the evening (in summer), and is therefore good for physical and psychological health, reduces traffic accidents, reduces crime, or is good for business. Groups that tend to support DST are urban workers, retail businesses, outdoor sports enthusiasts and businesses, tourism operators, and others who benefit from increased light during the evening in summer. Opponents argue that actual energy savings are…

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    Meghan, Barylak. "Leisure Time Isn't Selfish- It's Essential." Verily, 2 Sept. 2015, http://verilymag.com/2015/09/me-time-leisure-time-burnout-work-stress-mental-health. Accessed 3 May 2017. In this article, Author Meghan Barylak shares her journey to find leisure, as well as her relationship with leisure. Barylak states that when she was a child, she was quite "good" at leisure and relaxing. Once she entered her teenage years and early adulthood she essentially cut ties with leisure. This…

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    My personal leisure activities have been impacted in variety of ways that I still face to this day. One way my leisure has been affected was through history, starting way back to when the civil rights movement was happening. Back in the day when rights for African American people and other races were being fought for the main purpose of this movement was for everyone to be treated equally no matter of their skin color, gender, or religion. Not only did the civil rights movement affect how people…

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    Discussion If leisure professionals understood the stigma surrounding low income individuals, perhaps they could work on programs to educate others on the stigma, and to create inclusive programs for all people regardless of income levels. Perhaps if leisure professionals educated the population on the benefits of leisure, and also provided easier access to the programs, more people would be able to experience the positive aspects of leisure. Recreation and leisure professionals do have the…

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