Senior Games As Serious Sport Tourism

When we observe the demographics of today¡¦s society, we notice that there is quite a change in the average age, as well as life expectancy. In 1993, the average life expectancy rose to an amazing 75.5 years, with women living an average of 79 years and men living an average of 72 years (Hawkins, 1996, p. 4). With this gradual rise in age, the idea of therapeutic recreation for the aging population has taken on a significant role. Therapeutic recreation uses recreation and leisure activities to meet the needs of people in order to improve their quality of life. These needs include social, physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual. The experience of engaging in recreation is perceived to have therapeutic benefits. Engaging in

In the article, Inclusive leisure experiences of older adults with intellectual disabilities at a senior center (2014), Brenda Rossow-Kimballa and Donna L. Goodwin provides insightful knowledge by explaining to the reader the importance of leisure experiences for older adults who acquire impairments and who actively attend a community-based senior citizens recreation center. The researchers go into depth about the meaning of recreation and the meaning given to those experiences. An exploratory interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) study was used to conduct research (Rossow-Kimballa & Goodwin, 2014). The study captured the leisure experiences of four older adults with intellectual impairments; four ‘mainstream’ older adults and three

Traditionally leisure based programs such as the leisure ability model, have been implemented and focus on the client and assisting with independence and appropriate leisure functioning, with 3 main ideas, education, participation and treatment (Stumbo & Peterson, 1998, p. 82-83). The leisure ability model is used all around the world and focuses on an individuals “internal locus” (Stumbo & Peterson, 1998, p. 82). As the quality manager, this model, I believe is no longer relevant in current society. A move to the patient centered model would ensure relationships are the focus, where all clients live in a supportive and encouraging community (Fire films, 2014, June 26). The change to the patient centered model would ensure clients, staff, volunteers and families are included and able to form loving and caring relationships. (Fire films, 2014, June 26). By exploring the negatives and benefits of change in regards to clients and staff and also how the change would be implemented, a better understanding of the patient cantered model can be established. The patient centered model does not just view an individual as elderly but treats them as

Research on leisure constraints have shown that recent immigrants and refugees experience a bigger change in leisure patterns compared to their long-standing counterparts (Juniu 2000, Stodolska, 2000). As time in the US increases leisure participation will gradually increase as well, which could be due to improved language skills and cultural knowledge.

A mega-event can be broadly defined in terms of Volume, e.g. a certain minimum number of visitors attracted over a period of time; Value, e.g. a certain minimum amount of revenue generated in a locality over a period of time or minimum capital cost of constructing facilities and in terms of psychological effect, e.g. the worldwide reputation of the event generates ‘must see’ feelings in potential tourists. It is a proven fact that successfully organizing major mega-sports events will bring tremendous tangible and intangible value for the host city and the state.

understanding of sports as a recreational or social pastime is concerned. However, when looking closer,

For London and UK, hosting this mega-sport event provide them a great opportunity to boom the tourism industry to stimulate local economy when facing the global economic recession, especially in Europe. Although London didn’t outline specific tourism objective for the Games in its bidding documentation, London clearly stated its tourism objectives

In the more developed world, every industry in the rapid development. This is a high-speed development in the 21st century, especially tourism and hospitality. It is a big trend in tourism industry, lots of people because Olympic Games, stars, attractions and movies are fascinated. Because of this kind of industry, it will be a high salary in tourism and hospitality. Also, it will increase income tax, marking, local communities, great attractions, historical staff and natural environment. This paper will talk about Olympic Games impact tourism and hospitality why they rise taxes and marketing, and why impact local communities in order to increase their international tourism and hospitality in the local society.

There are an increasing number of less-developed countries entering a bid to host major sport events such as the Olympic Games or the FIFA World Cup. Less-developed countries, also called developing countries or newly-industrialised countries, are defined according to the HDI (Human Development Index), which is composed of some measurable elements such as GNP (Gross National Product) per capita, number of years schooling and life expectancy (European Commission 2011). Some countries that are regarded as developing have experienced fast development (especially in manufacturing and tertiary industries) in recent years. Simultaneously, a number of these countries such as China, Brazil and South Africa have held major sports events . Hosting these events has brought a multitude of benefits to them. It is clear that hosting of major sports events has a significant effect on less-developed countries. Although such an activity could be negative in terms of its environmental impact, because of carbon emissions produced by overseas visitors travelling to the event, it is generally positive in terms of economy, culture and international status. This essay will focus on the economic benefits and subsequent development opportunities of hosting major sports events, particularly in less-developed countries.

Sport plays a huge role in today’s society. It contributes to one’s health and fitness, social interaction, social and motor skills, patriotism, fun and entertainment. It also stimulates the economy and tourism leading to interaction between different cultures, for example the Olympics, and sport role models. Sports clearly are an important part of cultures and societies around the world as such events as the Olympics

Throughout the twentieth century sports tourism has developed from a privilege of the few sports tourism has to be considered as more than just the crossroads of sports and analysis of organizational aspects of sports tourism; and tourisms seems to be one of the major challenges in this field , organizational issues have rarely been addressed in sports tourism research diverse actors are involved in sports tourism.

The academic journey in this particular degree has been, in many ways, one of self-discovery and fraught with critical self and program reflection for this author. It was for my own personal and professional growth that I chose to pursue the degree as a TRS. The program exposed me to many of the leaders in the field of Recreation and Leisure, especially as it applied to TR, and, furthermore, helped me to construe, animadvert and reevaluate my own professional philosophy.

When planning leisure activities for disadvantaged groups it is essential to consider both the sociological and psychological factors that may influence participation. A short stay excursion to a Melbourne Cup race can be used to highlight the complexities involved in providing equitable leisure opportunities that combat both low social class and disability. As this excursion will highlight, despite the psychological benefits of leisure, young people with a disability face multiple sociological barriers to leisure choices and participation. When looking at leisure from a sociological perspective it is apparent that poverty restricts involvement in leisure choice and participation, which goes beyond the impacts of disability alone. The high

Sport is any organised, competitive, physical and educational activity involving individuals or team. However, sports itself have its value in individual lives and country as a whole. A country has its own popular sports that can be played within their region. In Solomon Islands, there are few popular sports that are played in the country. The most popular sport played is soccer. It can be played both recreationally and competitively. Thus, participating in popular sports in Solomon Islands has its benefits and drawback for participants. To participate in sport can be as player, coach or supporter. This essay will elaborate more on both the disadvantages and advantages of participating in a popular sport, which have consequence in the participant’s health and well-being.

Society needs to work on becoming more inclusive in general by being more accepting and respectful, rather than discriminatory, especially towards marginalized groups such as members of the LGBTQ community, non-white racial groups, and females. Even though Canada itself can be viewed as a culturally diverse and inviting place, and there are mandates in place that prohibit discrimination, individuals still continue to ignore these laws. A main reason why leisure needs of marginalized groups cannot be efficiently met is due to an underlying fear of discrimination. Society as a whole needs to realize that there are always going to be different types of people and identity groups participating in leisure, and that discrimination is a major factor as to why individuals refrain from participating in leisure activities.