Vergara, Briana
REC100-44
September 27, 2022
Writing Assignment #2
Question #1
From the readings on “What is Leisure,” one definition of leisure is the time away
from work or responsibilities. This would include his symptoms of decompression,
relaxation, rest, and ease. The second definition of leisure is an activity that involves the
pursuit of truth and self understanding. As said by Charles K. Brightbill, leisure enables
a person to take a step away from the world and to relieve all tensions, anxieties, and
frustrations. The third definition of leisure is the ability to “discover unknown personal
strengths, conquer lifelong challenges, solve problems, gain comfort and serenity, and
even help their own neighbors.” The most relevant definition today must be that leisure
is a time away from work or responsibility. Today, society depends on work, or pursuing
an education. On the contrary, when not involved in these responsibilities, people have
time for other activities such as hanging out with friends, pursuing a passion, or any
activity. This would be considered leisure.
Question #2
One of the four main points in “Historical Perspective of Play” is that play is used
as a means of encouraging children to their final aim of life. For instance, if a child
wants to work in house construction, it would be ideal for a teacher to direct them in
playing with building blocks, allowing them to grow a pleasure in that goal. The second
main point is that play provides value, loyalty, and beauty, for children and even adults.
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Play has been found in many cultures, involving dance and toys that was performed in
any age, and passed down generation to generation. The third historical point of play is
that it can be distracting from spiritual work, or order and authority. The final point of
play, according to historical perspectives, is that play is the main object of childhood,
that allows a natural growth of the body and senses.
Question #3
According to “Sports and Fitness,” the first main concept is the idea that sports
and fitness allow “a sense of uncertainty” as being very interesting and cyclic. People
enjoy playing sports and exercise as occupations or as a passion, but it is also used to
make one’s life more enjoyable, and even change one’s life around. Such as Jack
LaLane, and the fitness gurus who have made amazing transformations in their life due
to sports and fitness. Another concept of sports and fitness is that it advocates a healthy
lifestyle through cardiovascular fitness. This concept addressed by presidents, councils,
and programs insists that sports and fitness are crucial to strength, and can keep us
away from ill health.
The other concept of sports and fitness is that they provide productive and active
lifestyles, instead of living off by lazy mottos, such as “Whenever I feel the desire to
exercise, I lay down until the feeling passes.” The ability to be active enables an easier
lifestyle while walking around with friends, carrying a suitcase in the airport, or even
cleaning chores at your house. The final concept of sports and fitness is that it provides
the ability to meet the physical demands and psychological needs of everyday lives.
Being balanced in sports and fitness allows people to live various lifestyles and live
healthy both socially and personally. Such as for those who are overweight or unfit, use
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fitness and sports to transform their lives and experience a new sense of living. Many
gain a change in their overall physical and mental health. The most relevant concept
today is seeing sports and fitness as a passion, as something very interesting and
cyclic. Many people today go to the gym, post about their fitness lifestyle, and advocate
diet plans, and healthy food products. Social media is a main factor of this concept as
people freely express themselves and their passions.
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