Introduction:  This assignment involves a combination of research on the subject of leisure and introspection on your personal definition of leisure. You are to research the ways in which leisure is defined in the literature and analyze these definitions in relation to your personal definition of leisure.  This research and analysis will serve as a basis for additional learning throughout the semester.

Qualitative View:(Classical/Traditional View) Leisure as a highly desired state of mind/being possessing the following constructs:-Perceived Freedom-Intrinsic Motivation

Quantitative View: Centers around the concept of leisure as free or unobligated time.

Holistic View: An integrating view the fuses all aspects of our lives together; leisure, work and personal obligations are so closely inter-related that the two cannot be separated.

Instructions:  Complete a paper containing all of the following:

    Construct an appropriate title for your paper.
    Complete a strong introductory paragraph with a clear thesis.
    Discuss the definitions of leisure you found in your research, referencing at least three outside sources. This means you must use at least three different outside documents (books, articles, etc)
    Discuss your personal leisure definition of leisure.
        Do you agree with the definitions you found in your research? Why or why not?
        How does your definition compare with the definitions you found in your research?
    Include a well-constructed conclusion to summarize your research efforts.
    Use correct citations to reflect proper recognition of the authors quotations and paraphrased ideas from your research.
    Include a works cited page in APA format.
    NOTE: Professional collegiate writing assignments do +not include contractions, slang words or text message shortcuts.

Word Count:  1000

Sources not to use for this assignment:

    Do not use dictionaries or encyclopedias as reference sources.
    Do NOT use Wikipedia as a source for this assignment.

Suggested Sources:

    RPTA 122 Text Book
    Appropriate websites and other literature.
    Possible Sources:

    Bammel, Gene & Lei Lane Burrus-Bammel., Leisure and Human Behavior
    Brightbill, Charles K, & Mobley Tony A.,  Educating for Leisure Centered Living
    Chubb, Michael, One Third of Our Time
    Csikszentmihaly, Mihalyi, Flow
    Dare, Byron, Leisure in Western Thought
    Ellis, Michael J, Why People Play
    Geba, Bruno, Being at Leisure: Playing at Life
    Godbey, Geoffrey,  Leisure in your Life, an Exploration
    Guernsey, Cindy,  The Cost of Recreation and Leisure Activities
    Kando, Thomas,  Leisure and Popular Culture in Transitions
    Kaplan, Max, Leisure: Theory and Policy
    Kraus, Richard, Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society
    Leitner, Michael & Sara, Leisure Enhancement
    McDowell, Forrest, Leisure Wellness Concepts and Helping Strategies
    Mundy, Jean, Leisure Education: Theory and Practice
    Murphy, James, Recreation and Leisure Services
    Murphy, James, Concept of Leisure
    Neulinger, John, The Psychology of Leisure
    Russell, Ruth, Pastimes, The Contest of Contemporary Leisure
    Sessoms, Douglas, Leisure Services
    Wade, Michael, Constraints on Leisure
    Weiskopf, Donald, Recreation and Leisure: Improving the Quality of Life

Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Definitions of Leisure: Quantitative, Qualitative and Holistic
   
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Personal Leisure History
   
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Present Relationship With Leisure
   
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Future Leisure Vistas
   
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction and thesis statement
   
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Research and citing
   
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