RE110 Philosophy
Collin Wheeler
RE110
Prof. Teeters
Philosophy of Leisure
Section I
1. Leisure can be defined through five characteristics, which are perceived freedom, intrinsic motivation, perceived competence, positive affect, and active engagement. The biggest impact of where my leisure values come from would be my parents. They have influenced my intrinsic motivation and positive affect of how I perceive leisure. My childhood was one with a “work before leisure” upbringing along with “don’t spend what you can’t afford today” which has really shaped how I can spend my leisure time. I agree with this philosophy because it is nearly impossible to engage in leisure if you do not have time or funds to do it.
2. The morality of leisure I feel most attached to is physiological needs along with self-actualization. I like to give my self goals based on what I feel are high-level goals so that I achieve a more toned skillset than others.
3. I try to compare myself to others on a daily basis. I like to observe what others are doing and exceed their success level. Once I reach that level I try to further my self even more so that I can maintain that level.
4. My diary is a good reflection of how I spend my time. I like to get my work done as fast and nicely as possible so I can use the remaining time to engage in leisure or recreation activities.
5. I most closely agree with positive affect when trying to identify with characteristics of leisure. The best part about skiing, skating, or biking is the feeling you get when you do something that you never thought you would be able to do, which is what makes me go back and do it again.
6. I like to live use a quality of life philosophy. I like to live a life in which, the decisions I make are made strictly on what is going to make me happy and increase my overall satisfaction.
7. Leisure- Free time when you have no other activities or goals that need to be achieved other than the ones you set for yourself.
Recreation- the activities you engage in while on Leisure time.
Play- Spontaneity, creative, no ruled activity.
Work- where you go so you can afford to engage in leisure, recreation, and play type activities.
Life Satisfaction- How satisfied with the ratio of mixing all of these activities.
8. Rank of importance.
1. Life Satisfaction
2. Recreation
3. Work
4. Leisure
5. Play
Section 2 “B” Mission Statements
1. Jackson Hole Resort
“We enrich lives by enhancing an untamed recreational experience and inviting guests and employees to enjoy the rugged natural beauty and western culture of Jackson Hole. We create memories.”
2. Patagonia Clothing
“Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.”
Section 3
The reason I picked Jackson Hole and Patagonia clothing is because they bot have mission statements that I consider being very focused on getting people closer to the outdoors. I share this same feeling which is why I look up to these companies and use their mission statements as a guide to help people become one with the outdoors. My goal for the next year is to land an internship with one of these companies so I can work with people that truly enjoy exposing others to the outdoors.
Section 4
The role of Commercial Recreation
Commercial Recreation can be anything from outdoor gear shops, backcountry guides, or mountain resorts. However, they all share a similar goal, and that is to get people in touch with the outdoors. Without that person showing you where to ski, which trails to hike, or what bike to buy getting into outdoor recreation activities cannot only be intimidating but dangerous. It is important that commercial recreation agencies exist to help these people get where they need to go. These experts can be compared to a coach of a sports team, or some sort of teacher.
RE110
Prof. Teeters
Philosophy of Leisure
Section I
1. Leisure can be defined through five characteristics, which are perceived freedom, intrinsic motivation, perceived competence, positive affect, and active engagement. The biggest impact of where my leisure values come from would be my parents. They have influenced my intrinsic motivation and positive affect of how I perceive leisure. My childhood was one with a “work before leisure” upbringing along with “don’t spend what you can’t afford today” which has really shaped how I can spend my leisure time. I agree with this philosophy because it is nearly impossible to engage in leisure if you do not have time or funds to do it.
2. The morality of leisure I feel most attached to is physiological needs along with self-actualization. I like to give my self goals based on what I feel are high-level goals so that I achieve a more toned skillset than others.
3. I try to compare myself to others on a daily basis. I like to observe what others are doing and exceed their success level. Once I reach that level I try to further my self even more so that I can maintain that level.
4. My diary is a good reflection of how I spend my time. I like to get my work done as fast and nicely as possible so I can use the remaining time to engage in leisure or recreation activities.
5. I most closely agree with positive affect when trying to identify with characteristics of leisure. The best part about skiing, skating, or biking is the feeling you get when you do something that you never thought you would be able to do, which is what makes me go back and do it again.
6. I like to live use a quality of life philosophy. I like to live a life in which, the decisions I make are made strictly on what is going to make me happy and increase my overall satisfaction.
7. Leisure- Free time when you have no other activities or goals that need to be achieved other than the ones you set for yourself.
Recreation- the activities you engage in while on Leisure time.
Play- Spontaneity, creative, no ruled activity.
Work- where you go so you can afford to engage in leisure, recreation, and play type activities.
Life Satisfaction- How satisfied with the ratio of mixing all of these activities.
8. Rank of importance.
1. Life Satisfaction
2. Recreation
3. Work
4. Leisure
5. Play
Section 2 “B” Mission Statements
1. Jackson Hole Resort
“We enrich lives by enhancing an untamed recreational experience and inviting guests and employees to enjoy the rugged natural beauty and western culture of Jackson Hole. We create memories.”
2. Patagonia Clothing
“Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis.”
Section 3
The reason I picked Jackson Hole and Patagonia clothing is because they bot have mission statements that I consider being very focused on getting people closer to the outdoors. I share this same feeling which is why I look up to these companies and use their mission statements as a guide to help people become one with the outdoors. My goal for the next year is to land an internship with one of these companies so I can work with people that truly enjoy exposing others to the outdoors.
Section 4
The role of Commercial Recreation
Commercial Recreation can be anything from outdoor gear shops, backcountry guides, or mountain resorts. However, they all share a similar goal, and that is to get people in touch with the outdoors. Without that person showing you where to ski, which trails to hike, or what bike to buy getting into outdoor recreation activities cannot only be intimidating but dangerous. It is important that commercial recreation agencies exist to help these people get where they need to go. These experts can be compared to a coach of a sports team, or some sort of teacher.