Philosophy of Recreation and Leisure: Assignment
A philosophy can be defined as “A collection of systematically defined values, beliefs, and preferences; its primary tool is reason.” (Edginton) Applied to recreation and leisure services – Philosophy implies a system of human values and beliefs that help shape the program planning process.
Reflect on your own system of beliefs and values. How does this impact your personal views toward Recreation and Leisure? As a recreation professional, how would your philosophy affect your programming decisions?
Your assignment is to write a 1-page essay of a well thought out personal philosophy of Recreation and Leisure which should be written from a ‘professional’ point of view (as if you were a professional in the field of recreation). Relate your philosophy to popular philosophical thought on Recreation and Leisure.
All work submitted in class must be Typed, double spaced and in a 12 font. Upload the assignment on this link. Please do not submit as a text.
Philosophy of Recreation Rubric:
2 Points – Submit a philosophy of Recreation on or before due date.
3 Points – Submit 1 typed page addressing your professional philosophy of Recreation.
4 Points – Submit a well thought out professional philosophy of recreation including at least 1 reference related to philosophy of recreation.
5 Points – Submit a well thought out professional philosophy of recreation including 2 or more related references.