LEISURE RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT

1. Unit 5-Professional understanding - The concept of
profession and professional organizations and the
responsibility of professionals in leisure and human
services agencies. Understanding of the importance
of maintaining professional competence and use of
resources for professional development. Men's and
women's leisure & recreation experiences, attitudes,
constraints, challenging and behaviors.
Dr. Pralay Ganguly

2. Profession & Professional organization
Profession
• A profession is an occupation founded upon specialized educational/
training, the purpose of which is to supply disinterested objective
counsel and service to others, for a direct and definite compensation,
wholly apart from expectation of other business gain.
Professional organization
• A professional association (also called a professional body,
professional organization, or professional society) seeks to further a
particular profession, the interests of individuals engaged in that
profession and the public interest. The roles of professional
associations have been variously defined: A group of people in a
learned occupation who are entrusted with maintaining control or
oversight of the legitimate practice of the occupation.

3. Organization
Organization should have-
• structure, policy and culture.
• Authority, responsibility and accountability are the key of any
organization ( people engaged).
Types
• Line,
• Functional,
• Line & staff

4. Manpower in organization
Manpower
• Recruitment,
• selection,
• Job description,
• job specification,
• work card
• Job procedure
• Duty roaster
need to maintain as a part of manpower planning of any organization.

5. Leisure organization & companies
• National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
• Akshar Theatre
• Dramatech theatre group
• Dream world resort
• Inox leisure
• Kensville golf and country club
• Miraj cinemas
• Mistery junkies
• Nature morte
• Tao art gallery
• The hidden hour

6. Responsibility of leisure professionals-
1) Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities in order to maintain
discipline and ensure safety.
2) Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts,
crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
3) Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
4) Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify
emergency medical personnel when necessary.
5) Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities,
and adapt activities to meet participant needs.

7. Responsibility of leisure professionals-
6) Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants,
explaining facility rules, and encouraging their participation.
7) Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in
recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
8) Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services in order to determine if
they are producing desired results.
9) Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
10) Confer with management in order to discuss and resolve participant
complaints.

8. Responsibility of leisure professionals-
11) Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training
staff members and assigning work duties.
12) Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations,
and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for
participants.
13) Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
14) Direct special activities or events such as aquatics, gymnastics, or
performing arts.
15) Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.

9. Responsibility of leisure professionals-
16) Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and
equipment.
17) Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership
skills through group discussions.
18) Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity
instructors.
19) Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
20) Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of
recreation facilities and areas.

10. Human services agencies
• “Human services worker” is a broad term for the people who work in
many different environments, which may include group homes,
halfway houses, correctional facilities, community mental health
centers, and family and youth services agencies. ( social worker)
• Individual/ NGO
• Public / private

11. Human services agencies
Skill / qualities
• Active Listening. Much of a social worker's role is to listen
effectively. ...
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
• Organization.
• Critical Thinking.
• Tolerance.
• Setting Boundaries.
• Empathy.
• Communication.

12. Professional development
Professional Development Goals:
• Learn a new skill.
• Start networking.
• Read more.
• Improve your work life balance.
• Challenge yourself.
• Work on your weaknesses.
• Get organized.
• Communicate better.

13. Professional growth and development
Activities-
• Continuing Education.
• Participation in professional organizations.
• Research.
• Improve job performance.
• Increased duties and responsibilities.
• Approaches to professional development.
• Skill Based Training.
• Job Assignments.

14. Professional growth and development
Boost Employee Development
• 1. Have Regular Reviews.
• 2. Recognize Accomplishments.
• 3. Allow for Growth Within the Company.
• 4. Prioritize Professional Skill Development.
• 5. Encourage Outside Class Attendance.
• 6. Encourage Networking.
• 7. Consider an Office Mentoring Program.
• 8. Implement Cross-Departmental Training.

15. Men’s and women’s leisure and recreation:
• Most studies examining the patterns in leisure and recreation for men and for
women focus on actual behavior and suggest that the types of activities and
rates of participation are different.
• Studies have found that men engage in a wider range of activities than do
women; for instance, studies of hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes, mountain
climbing and surfing, and collecting and displaying antique cars are studies of
primarily male-oriented recreation.
• Men tend to report participation in outdoor activities and team and spectator
sports, whereas women report participation in cultural activities. Some
activities, such as individual or dual sports, may have similar rates of
participation by men and women .

16. Men’s and women’s leisure and recreation:
• Some studies have focused on the relationship between participation in
activities and personality attributes. These studies suggest that men and women
derive different satisfactions and outcomes from their recreational participation.
• Studies also suggest that gender influences has extent and intensity of
participation but related attitudes and perceptions as well.
• Research suggests that differences in recreational preferences of men and
women increase with marriage and the family and decrease after children enter
school.
• Other studies focus on patterns, by sex, and recreation for specific age groups--
such as adults, college students, or adolescents.
• Participation in recreational activities also varies with the social group one
recreates with ; for example, women are more likely to fish with their families,
whereas men may fish alone or with family and friends.

17. Men’s and women’s leisure and recreation:
• Participation patterns are also linked to lifestyle, values, and social class; for
instance, working-class individuals are more likely to engage in leisure activities
differentiated by sex than are middle-class individuals who are more likely to
participate in activities without regard to sex.
• The amount of leisure time available to an individual is affected by the time
spent at work and with family and community obligations. Studies show that
women have less leisure time than men, particularly if employed outside.
• Other factors affecting participation by women include lack of child care, lack
of basic skills and knowledge to participate in a given activity, fears regarding
personal safety, and other cultural factors.
• Overall, the literature shows that various factors, such as stage in the family life
cycle, membership in a social group, and amount of leisure time, influence
participation in activities outdoor in different ways for men and for women.

18. Men’s and women’s leisure and recreation:
• Women have been described as onlookers, invited guests (with male
escorts or sponsors), consumers, or low-level functionaries who carry
out the daily work of the setting .
• Women may go on fishing trips as companions or perform other
functions like watching children or preparing meals, but they rarely go
with fishing as a primary motive.
• Studies of organized recreational trips have found that few leaders
are women.
• Researchers have also inquired about the characteristics of the female
world; the assumption is that females and males experience the
world differently and attach different meanings to their activities