Foundations of Leisure Activity

This subject explores leisure and recreational activity in relation to the human body and its physical environment. It also covers alterations in anatomy and physiology related to common health problems in diverse populations. Students will obtain a practical understanding of human anatomy and physiology and apply this knowledge to the basis of leisure activity. Emphasis will be placed upon adapting physical activities encountered in leisure to the abilities and limitations of specific groups of people, most notably people with diverse disabilities and/or chronic illness, taking into account the physical, mental, emotional, developmental and social backgrounds of the participants. The health benefits of leisure activity will also be assessed.

Instructions

You are to construct a paper which incorporates a review of literature using at least 10 references, and which addresses the following criteria.

Select a specific population of people for whom leisure planning and adaptation will enhance participation in a range of beneficial leisure activities. Provide a background outlining major leisure and health features pertaining to this group. (What makes them a ‘group’?)
Outline the physical, social, emotional and environmental factors influencing participation of group members in leisure activities.
Outline major alterations in anatomy and physiology and/or mental health issues specific to this group. Describe the common illnesses or diseases experienced by group members emphasizing in detail the physical changes (altered physiology = pathophysiology), as well as noting mental and emotional issues and how these influence participation in everyday experiences as well as leisure activities. Describe changes at the cellular /tissue/organ level for at least 3 systems.
Identify leisure activities which can be of benefit especially physically, but also emotionally and socially. Relate benefits of these leisure activities to specific aspects of anatomy and physiology learned throughout Modules 1 & 2. Indicate adaptations which will optimise leisure participation (next dot point).
Describe specific adaptations / considerations you would implement to enable and encourage leisure participation. Break down the specifics of the leisure activity as far as necessary in order to provide the necessary information for analysing the effects of the leisure activity upon anatomical and physiological aspects of the individual.

This assignment is designed to allow you to research a specific population that you are interested in providing leisure programs for. You will then be able to analyse the benefits of the leisure activities to your chosen specific population, relating back to the anatomy and physiology addressed in the text.

This assignment is designed to assess the following learning outcomes through research into a population group who experience common (disabling) conditions or illnesses. All modules provide information which supports these objectives.

– be able to demonstrate understanding of alterations in anatomy and physiology related to common health problems in diverse populations;
– be able to demonstrate understanding of the human body in relation to activities and movement;
– be able to apply leisure activities for diverse populations as they relate to anatomy and physiology;
– be able to demonstrate an understanding of the physical effects of specific movements during leisure activity upon participants with physical vulnerabilities
– be able to adapt leisure activities and programs for diverse populations allowing for consideration for physical status, including cardiovascular and respiratory systems;

Marking criteria

Your essay will be marked according to the following criteria: Weighted marks

Background of the population selected, impacts on leisure and health identified.
5%
Physical, social, emotional and environmental influences on leisure and health identified
10%
Alterations in anatomy and physiology / mental health conditions common to the population discussed.
An in depth discussion, including biochemical or cellular / tissue / organ alterations, related to at least three major conditions is provided (3 different organ systems examined).
30%
Suitable range of leisure activities selected.
Physical, mental and socio-emotional benefit/s described
30%
Specific adaptations are described and benefit of the adaptations are analyzed.
10%
Appropriate use of academic references
5%
Presentation, organization, grammar – academic standard
10%
100%

Prescribed text(s)
Herlihy, B. (2011) or (2014) The human body in health and illness (4th or 5th ed.). Missouri: Saunders, Elsevier.

Robertson, T., & Long, T. (2008). Foundations of therapeutic recreation. Champaign: Human Kinetics.

Recommended reading / resources
These are not prescribed readings and are only suggested supported reading material for the subject. Some of the material from these references is included in your study material as prescribed reading.

Auxter, D., Pyfer, J., & Huettig, C. (2005). Principles and methods of adapted physical education and recreation (10th ed.). Sydney: McGraw-Hill.

Batshaw M. L. (2005). Children with disabilities (5th ed.). Baltimore: Brookes Publishing Co.

Bigge, J. L., Best, S. J., & Wolff Heller, K. (2001). Teaching individuals with physical, health, or multiple disabilities. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc.

Chang, E., & Johnson, A. (2008). Chronic illness & disability. Chatswood, NSW: Churchill Livingstone (Elsevier).

Conway, R. N. F., Bergin, L., & Thornton, K. (1996). Abuse and adults with intellectual disabilities living in residential services. Report to Commonwealth Office of Disability. NCID & ASSIS, Australia.

Corbin, C. B., & Lindsey, R. (2007). Fitness for life (5th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Corbin, C. B., Welk, G. J., Corbin, W. R., & Welk, K. A. (2006). Concepts of fitness and wellness: A comprehensive lifestyle approach. Sydney: McGraw-Hill.

Coulter, D. L. (2005). Epilepsy. In W. M. Nehring (Ed.), Health promotion for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Washington: American Association on Mental Retardation.

Department of ageing, disability & homecare:http://www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au

Driver, B. L., Brown, P. J., & Peterson, G. L. (1991). Benefits of leisure. State College, PA: Venture Publishing, Inc.

Edginton, C. R., DeGraaf, D. G., Dieser, R. B., & Edginton, S. R. (2006). Leisure and life satisfaction – Foundational perspectives (4th ed.). Sydney: McGraw-Hill.

Hall, C. M., & Brody, L. T. (2005). Therapeutic exercise – moving toward function. Maryland, USA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

IDEAS (Information, Disability, Equipment and Access Service) – disability info line: 1800 029 904 or http://www.ideas.org.au (in your yellow pages directory under disability services and support organisations).

Lieberman, L. J., & Houston-Wilson, C. (2002). Strategies for inclusion. Lower Mitcham, South Australia: Human Kinetics.

Martin, C. (2002). Functional movement development across the life span (2nd ed.). Pennsylvania : Elsevier Science.

Morris, M., & Schoo, A., (2004). Optimizing exercise and physical activity in older people, London: Elsevier-Science Limited.

Nyland, J. (2006). Clinical decisions in therapeutic exercise: Planning and implementation. New Jersey: Peason Education Inc.

Powers, S. K., & Howley, E. T. (2004). Exercise physiology: Theory and application to fitness and performance (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Reilly, T., & Waterhouse, J. (2005). Sport, exercise and environmental physiology. Philadelphia: Elsevier-Churchill Livingstone.

Robertson, T., & Long, T. (2008). Foundations of therapeutic recreation. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Shank, J., & Coule, C. (2002). Therapeutic recreation in health promotion and rehabilitation. State College, PA: Venture.

Sherrill, C. (2004). Adapted physical activity, recreation and sport: Crossdisciplinary and life span (6th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Smith, R. W., Austin, D. R., Kennedy, D. W., Lee, Y., & Hutchinson, P. (2005). Inclusive and special recreation opportunities for persons with disabilities (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Spirduso, W. W., Francis, K. L., & MacRae, P. G. (2005). Physical dimensions of aging (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Winnick, J. P. (2005). Adapted physical education and sport. Lower Mitcham, South Australia: Human Kinetics.