Recreation

For my discussion post, I chose to talk about the industry of athletic development. Originally, the intentions of organized youth sports were generally good. As stated in the book, “postwar prosperity put discretionary income in the hands of parents who wanted to provide their children with opportunities that they had been denied growing up in a time of depression and war” (Davies, p. 361). In today’s society, this concept of organized youth sports has become somewhat corrupted in my opinion.…

There is an outstanding organization at the University of Georgia (UGA) run completely by and for students, called Phi Slam. It takes on the challenge of transforming the perception of fun in Athens for students. Athens is, and has always been a place where students come to receive an education, but also to partake in the party experience. The majority of UGA students flock to downtown bars and clubs at night multiple times every week. These bars attract students with all the loud music,…

When looking into the daily lives of individuals, it is essential to understand what people found entertaining in an era that is very different then present day. As stated in the diary of George Stephen Jones there are multiple examples of activities people did for fun. The first activity that is seen in the diary as something young people did for fun was played cards. “After tea several Gentlemen came to play cards with Mr. Tanswell and Mrs. Tanswell” (48). For young people playing cards can be…

Leave no Trace and Conscious Impact Living are two programs that enable us to enjoy outdoors and also be environment-friendly. During the 1970s, Leave no Trace was founded by the U.S. Forest Service and Conscious Impact Living was developed by Kroka educators in Vermont. Leave no Trace is a non-profit educational program having seven principles for people who enjoy the outdoors, such as wilderness areas, city parks, and any recreational places. Each principle of Leave no Trace would be explained…

Hunting is viewed as a sport by many, but a game by few. It is a measurement of the wits of man versus the instincts of animals, and often times the mental strength of humans overcomes the physical strength of animals. In the past hunting was used as a means for survival, but today you can drive to the nearest grocery store and purchase your meat faster than you can load your rifle. Therefore, hunting is used more for recreational enjoyment than necessity. Many people in today's society use…

Aaron Jeu Tim Ballard English 1A 30 January 2015 There are a countless number of beautiful places dispersed across the Earth over a span of seven continents. Every location has its own distinct characteristics that draw the attention of many individuals and tourists. Some places are scenic, lush, and remote in beauty while other places are famous for their architectural marvels. In addition, every individual has his or her own unique palate and liking towards his or her interests. Not only do…

a. Physical Traits: Billie Jo is described to have the physical trait of red hair and freckles. This is shown in the sentence, “redheaded, heckle-faced, narrow-hipped girl.” She is also describe to have, “cheekbones like bicycle handles.” Another trait you are told is that she has long legs. You find this information in the following sentence, “Instead, he got a long-legged girl.” These are some of the physical traits you are told about Billie Jo. b. Personality: Billie Jo’s personality traits…

Collegiate Recreation Participation and Retention Article Critique Stephanie Nielsen KIN 512 Research Methods February 13th, 2015 Purpose and Research Question In the article, Collegiate Recreation Participation and Retention, researchers Stephen Kampf and Eric Teske attempt to prove a correlation between collegiate recreation programs and retention of first year college students. This study aimed to answer the question of whether or not a college campuses program had an impact on their…

Attending Temple University, I knew I wanted a career in a health-related profession, but therapeutic recreation was not the first major to cross my mind. In fact, I barely knew it existed until a friend of mine introduced the program to me. Now as a sophomore I have official declared therapeutic recreation as my major after only taking one class related to it. The definition of therapeutic recreation is defined truly on the population it is serving, but as a whole it is a service that uses…

“Stress reduction through recreation also comes from group activities that strengthen social ties and the calming effects of desirable outdoor settings” (20). The more people who participate in these activities, the less stressed the community will be. In addition, people who come…