The document discusses various theories of play and leisure activities. It defines theories such as the surplus energy theory, recreation theory, relaxation theory, and compensation theory. It provides examples of activities that fit within each theory and possible drawbacks. The document also explains Maslow's hierarchy of needs and how recreational activities can meet different needs levels. Finally, it discusses Nash's pyramid of leisure and how activities are categorized in the pyramid based on the level of participation and development.

1. CHAPTER 5 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1) FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PLAY THEORIES (THE SURPLUS ENERGY THEORY, THE RECREATION THEORY, THE RELAXATION THEORY, THE COMPENSATION THEORY, THE GENERALIZATION THEORY): A) DEFINE WHAT THE PLAY THEORY STATES. B) GIVE EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES. C) WHAT ARE DRAWBACKS TO THE THEORY. 2) EXPLAIN MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS & HOW RECREATIOAL ACTIVITIES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO MEETING EACH OF THE NEEDS LEVELS. 3) EXPLAIN NASH’S PYRAMID OF LEISURE & HOW ECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WOULD BE CATEGORIZED IN THE PYRAMID.

4. 1) THE SURPLUS ENERGY THEORY A) DEFINITION -Primary motivation for play is the need to expend surplus energy. B) EXAMPLES -Recess period for school children. -College students “letting loose” on weekends. -Working adults working out after work. C) DRAWBACKS -After long hours of sedentary work, one might feel tired & need a leisure activity to restore energy rather than to use excess energy.

13. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF MASLOW’S HIERARCHY 1) Physiological: -Running (exercise) Dining Out (food, water) 2) Safety: -Organized Sports (anything with rules/regulations, contributing to the need for existing under a set of rules/boundaries) 3) Love & Belongingness: -Volunteer work, club/organization membership (anything that incorporates social interaction) 4) Self-Esteem: -Competitive sports (any activity where you would receive praise/compliments and boost self- esteem) 5) Self-Actualization: -Almost any activity that would improve/develop a variety of skills & abilities

14. NASH’S PYRAMID OF LEISURE SUBZERO: Acts performed against society 0: Retardation of self-development 1: Entertainment, simple amusement 2: Emotional participation 3: Active participation 4: Creativity

15. 4) Creativity: -Artwork, creating music, scrap booking 3) Active Participation: -Engaging in participant sports, any form of recreation activity involving physical & mental effort 2) Emotional Participation: -Attending a concert, dance recital, sports event, any non-active participation activities 1) Simple Amusement & Entertainment: -Watching TV, movies, listening to music, participant is entertained but not moved to a significant level of emotional involvement 0) Retardation of Self-Development: -Gambling, binge drinking, drug abuse, any leisure activity done in excess -0) Acts Performed Against Society: -Juvenile delinquency and vandalism