Answer to Question #156977 in Management for Dina

Question

QUESTION 1

Parks, recreation and leisure provide a number of benefits to our community. These benefits help strengthen families, build healthy communities, improve the quality of life for residents, encourage the healthy development of children and help inspire community leaders.

a) Analyze SIX (6) life stages in leisure and recreation industry.

b) Explain TWO (2) types of land based recreational activities.

Answer 1

a) the six life stages in leisure and recreation industry include

• Life span - While people may have a lifespan of up to 80 years, not of this period is taken by learning and working. Most of an individual life span is spend on leisure and recreation.
• Sleep - sleeping takes approximately a third of an individuals lifespan
• Play -  Children from birth to 4 years old spend a minimum of six hours per day exploring, learning, and growing through play.
• School - The time taken for young persons in school depends on whether they pursue the system or not. However, schooling consumes a significant part of a person's life.
• Work - Most people work full time for 40 hours per week for 30 to 50 years. Many people have at least two weeks of vacation per year and don't work on select holidays.
• Third age. Retirement, or third age, typically lasts at least five years and can be longer depending on longevity.

b) the 2 types of land based recreational activities include mountain walking, where people enjoy climbing mountains at their free time and rock climbing,