Exam Questions1. Sport needs funding in order to continue. Explain the

difference between the public sector and the private sector

(2 marks)

2. All of the following are active leisure activities except:

a) Playing chess

b) Playing football

c) Playing bowls

d) Hill walking (1 mark)

3. Identify and explain two reasons why leisure time has increased (4 marks)

Question 1 (2009)

Sport needs funding in order to continue.

Explain the difference between the public sector and the private sector.

(2 marks)

Question 1 (2009)Award up to two marks for correctly explaining the

difference between the private and the public sector.

Examples include: Private sector is owned by specific companies or

individuals, probably as a profit making enterprise running some sort of membership scheme

Public sector is owned and run by local authorities or councils and is not designed specifically to make a profit and is also open to all users.

Accept the above plus any other suitable examples.

Question 2 (2011)All of the following are active leisure activities

except:a) Playing chessb) Playing footballc) Playing bowlsd) Hill walking

(1 mark)

Question 3 (Spec. Paper)The amount of available leisure time has increased and this

has had an effect on the leisure industry.

Identify and explain two reasons why leisure time has increased.

Reason 1

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Reason 2

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(4 marks)

Question 3 (Spec. Paper)Examples: Technological advances - such as labour-saving

devices/ which leave more available time Greater unemployment - leaving many people

with large amounts of free time Shorter working week - also leaving more free

time Part time and shift work - which leaves certain

times of the day where people would have time available.

Accept the above plus any other suitable responses.

User groups The leisure industry has targeted and made provisions

for certain user groups.

Mothers & toddlers

Unemployed

Young people Shift workers

Disabled

Senior citizens

User groupsExplain how the leisure industry has targeted

and made provisions for the following user groups. ◦ Mothers and toddlers◦ Unemployed◦ Disabled◦ Young people◦ Shift workers◦ Senior citizens

Recreation

You should be able to...• Define recreation time• Identify different types of recreation

Recreation

Participate for intrinsic reward rather than extrinsic reward

Intrinsic rewards include health benefits and pleasure

Any form of play, amusement or relaxation performed as games, sports or hobbies

Intrinsic reward: Something that gives a person an individual or internal satisfaction derived from doing something well

Satified with personal challenge Enjoyment Feeling good about the activity Motivated

Extrinsic reward: Something that is done for a particular reward that is visible to others

League position Trophies Financial gain

Recreational Activities Many recreational activities, such as walking, can be participated in

by anyone.

How might the following factors affect participation in different types of recreation ?

AGE

LOCATION

PROVISION & COST

Some activities might suit more elderly people and some younger people

Some activities are dependent upon the local environment

Might not be provision in your area. If they are available there may be costs involved that prevent participation.

Not all physical activity is competitive. Many individuals take part in a leisure or recreational pastime.(a) Describe a leisure or recreational activity which is also non-competitive.

Award up to two marks for correctly identifying and describing an appropriate activity.

Examples include: Walking/ possibly organised such as Ramblers clubs

where specific routes and walks are undertaken Aerobics/ perhaps in an organised group in a leisure

centre.

Accept the above plus any other suitable examples.[2]

(b) For the activity you have chosen above describe the benefits which could be gained from taking part in this activity. [3]

Examples include: Walking

◦ Increasing general fitness levels ◦ This is an activity which is not stressful on the body or body systems◦ It is a suitable activity for all age ranges and be carried on throughout life ◦ It can have additional social benefits through walking with a group ◦ It can be particularly suited to a senior age group as it can be carried out at

any pace ◦ The non-competitive nature can have an appeal of its own to particular

individuals

Aerobics ◦ Clear physical and health benefits of increasing fitness levels◦ It can be carried out at quite high levels to specifically increase

cardiovascular endurance ◦ It can have social benefits of meeting and working with other people/◦ The organised nature of a specific club can increase motivation and regular

participation◦ The non-competitive nature can have an appeal of its own to particular

individuals.

Accept the above plus any other suitable responses.

Non-competitive recreational

activities

Aerobics

Walking

Cycling

Dancing

Yoga Pilates

Lifelong recreation Activities that can be carried on through life, regardless of

age

Often non-contact and low impact activities that rely on judgement and accuracy

Competitions, sessions and clubs are often targeted at different age groups to encourage maximum participation and more balanced competition

E.g. Swimming – can be carried out throughout life and enjoyed by all ages

E.g. Golf – group is also handicapped based on ability and age

Homework1. Define outdoor recreation and give

three examples of outdoor recreation activities

2. For each of the six user groups identified give an example of how leisure providers target them to increase participation