Delivery SystemUNIT - II

Definitions• Any means or process for conveying a product or service to

a recipient.-Dictionary.com

• A means or procedure for providing a product or service to the public.

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• The act of delivering or distributing of goods, services, etc.-

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DELIVERY SYSTEM OF RECREATION AND

LEISURE SERVICES

5 Roles Governments Take in Delivering Public Services1. Direct provider2. Enabler and coordinator3. Supporter and patron4. Arm’s length provider5. Legislator and regulator

State Recreation Leisure Services• Types of state recreation and leisure services include the

following:• State parks• Forests• Fish and wildlife agencies• State hospitals• Correctional institutions• At the local level—municipal, county and special district—

recreation and leisure receive their power from the state.

DEMAND FOR LEISURE AND RECREATION

DEMAND FOR LEISURE AND RECREATIONDefinition:

Demand refers to how much quantity of product or services is desired by buyers.

The total number of persons who travel or wish to travel and use leisure and recreation facilities and services at places away from their places of work or residence.

DEMAND OF RECREATION• Many participants take part in recreation as a form of

relaxation and release from pressure of work and other tensions.

• Another recreational motivation is the need to express creativity, expose hidden talents, or pursue excellent in various forms of personal expression.

• For some participants, active recreation offers a channel for releasing hostility and aggression.

• Deeply involve in various forms of elite culture such as music, drama, dance, literature, and fine arts.

FACTORS PROMOTING DEMAND OF RECREATION

1. Increase in discretionary time2. Influences of technology3. Public interest in health and fitness4. Commodification of leisure5. Therapeutic recreation service6. New leisure roles for women

Supply for leisure and recreationSupply refers to the amount of product and services producers

are willing to sell.

The supply of all assets ,services and goods to be enjoyed or bought by visitors and occasioned by the journeys of visitors.

Leisure and recreation supply consists of amalgamation or mix of attractions.

IMPACTS OF LEISURE & RECREATION

Impacts of leisure and recreation can be studied on two level :1. Micro level – Positive and negative impact on individual2. Macro level - Positive and negative impact on a nation.

POSITIVE IMPACTS ON INDIVIDUAL LEVEL• Development of Life Skills• Improvement in mental health, specifically those related to

mood such as depression, anxiety and stress.• Personal Well-Being• Self-Esteem• Social Behaviour- Interpersonal skills• Social Cohesion : through improved social skills and increased

community involvement, develops leadership.• Community Pride/Identity• Crime Prevention

NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON INDIVIDUAL LEVELExcess of everything is bad . Same applies to leisure and

recreation .Some negative impacts are :• Excessive social contact can generate stress.• Negative mental effects, including increased tension,

particularly when the participation is of a more competitive nature.

• Overindulgence leads to unbalance between work and leisure .

• Addiction like Internet addiction disorder.(Digital detox)

POSITIVE IMPACT ON NATION-ECONOMIC1. Income generation (The Multiplier Process).2. Employment generation (Direct & Indirect).3. Encouragement to Entrepreneurial activities.4. Regional Development 5. Government Revenue generation through taxation system.6. Growth Potential7. Reduces health care and social services costs

NEGATIVE IMPACT ON NATION-ECONOMIC• Direct Financial Cost • Indirect Financial Cost : 1.Revenue Leakages or Propensity to Import 2.Enclave Resort 3.Demonstration effect 4.Overdependency on tourism and fluctuations in tourism

demand 5.Competition with other sectors or opportunity cost 6.Externalities 7.Employment problem

POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ON NATION

• Better Conservation of natural resources if consumption done in a

sustainable manner

• Preservation of natural resources

• Increase economic value of natural resources

• Beautification & Aesthetic value increment

• Environmental Education and awareness

NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ON NATION

1. Depletion of natural resources2. Construction activities and infrastructure

development3. Deforestation and intensified or unsustainable use

of land4. Different types of pollution • Air emissions • Noise • Solid waste and littering • Releases of sewage• Oil and chemicals• Even architectural/visual pollution

POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT ON NATION

• Changing employment patterns• Increased income• Changing lifestyle and increased standard of living• Improvement in quality of life• Protection and enhancement of traditions, customs• Rising property values• Exposure to new ideas

NEGATIVE SOCIAL IMPACTS ON NATION • Displacement of local people to make way for airports, resorts,

nature reserves, historical and other attraction sites, and other tourism development projects.

• Encouragement of behaviors such as begging, touting and other harassment of visitors.

• Increase in drug abuse.• Open antagonism and crimes against visitors.• Loss of cultural identity.• Overcrowding and damage to archaeological and historical

sites and monuments.

Leisure and recreation across lifespan

Various Life stages of a person• INFANCY• CHILDHOOD• ADOLESCENCE• ADULTHOOD• OLD-AGE

Infancy• Play• Casual and random

actions

• High Amount of free time• No income

Childhood• Playing• Sports (Indoor and

Outdoor)• Travelling• Activities like singing,

dancing etc.

• Free time is ample• No income

Adolescence• Activities like sports,

dancing etc.• Travelling

• Free time available• Little or no income

Adulthood• Relaxing• Spending time with

family• Travelling• Interest ridden

activities(Movie watching, Book reading etc.)

• Less availability of time• Income source

available

Old Age• Relaxation• Visiting pilgrimage

places• Spending Time with

family• Visiting pilgrimage

places• Travelling

• A lot of free time• Income available• Less energy

Therapeutic Recreation

IMPORTANCE OF TR• To socialize effectively,• To develop confidence needed to participate in group activities.• To enable all individuals to achieve quality of life and optimal health

through meaningful participation in recreation and leisure .• To enable all individuals in having full access to and the freedom to

choose recreation and leisure opportunities.• Improve physical and cognitive abilities• Increase confidence and self-esteem• Foster greater involvement in the community• Strengthen interpersonal skills and relationships• Improve coping and adaptation skills• Enhance wellbeing• Encourage a greater sense of accomplishment realize the benefits of a

healthy leisure lifestyle

HOW IT IS DONE ?• Program development• Program delivery• Program observation and reporting

WHERE WE CAN FIND IT • In hospitals• Rehabilitation programs• Long-term care• Day programs• Mental health centres• Children’s treatment centres

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