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B. FACILITATION OF RECREATION AND LEISURE
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
B1. identify and explain the benefits of lifelong participation in active recreation and healthy leisure, and demonstrate an understanding of factors that enable and constrain participation in active recreation and healthy leisure activities;
B2. demonstrate the ability to plan and coordinate an event related to healthy, active living;
B3. demonstrate an understanding of safety procedures needed for injury prevention in a variety of activities related to healthy, active living.
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
B1. Promotion of Lifelong Participation
By the end of this course, students will:
B1.1 explain the terms active recreation and healthy leisure, and describe the potential social, economic, and environmental benefits that active recreation and healthy leisure can provide for a community (e.g., social: enhancement of family and other social bonds, promotion of empathy and equity, reduction of isolation and alienation through participation in shared activities; economic: employment, reduction of health care costs and productivity losses; environmental: reduction of carbon emissions and emissions of other air pollutants through use of active transportation)
Teacher prompt: “Active recreation pursuits and healthy leisure pursuits are of great benefit to both individuals and the entire community. How are active recreation and healthy leisure pursuits similar to each other, and what is the fundamental difference between them? How does each type of pursuit contribute to healthy living?”
Students: “Leisure is defined as our free time. Recreation is what we do during our free time for relaxation and enjoyment. Active recreation involves physical activities such as walking, biking, and sports, and healthy leisure involves any non-physical leisure activities that promote our personal health. For example, reading, listening to music, and socializing are all healthy leisure activities because they can be relaxing, but they can’t be considered active recreation.” “Both active recreation and healthy leisure are important components of a balanced life, and both contribute to mental health, relaxation, and stress reduction. Because it involves physical activity, active recreation also provides important physical health benefits.”
Teacher: “Active recreation and healthy leisure contribute to healthy communities. What can communities do to encourage active recreation and healthy leisure?”
Student: “Communities can provide facilities, such as parks, libraries, playgrounds, and pools, that encourage active recreation and healthy leisure. By considering active recreation initiatives, such as extending the amount of green space, for example, communities can increase opportunities for outdoor recreation and leisure and
also benefit the environment.”
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