Wednesday, March 31, 2010

RST Assignment 2-ARC











1. The ARC, or Activities and Recreation Center, is in fact one of the biggest on-campus recreation centers in the country. This building was originally named the IMPE, or Intramural-Physical Education Building in 1971, and went under construction in 2005. The building remained in its current location at 201 E. Peabody Drive. The total project cost for this transformation was $54 million.


6. The agencies definition of leisure and the main benefit that the agency provides to the population it serves:
The agencies definition of leisure is to use one’s free time to partake in recreational and social activities. In fact the building changed its current name to reflect its mission. The main benefit that this agency provides is to give students an area to come work out, socialize, eat, and play at one of the nicest and largest recreational facilities in the nation.

RST Assignment 2













2. CRCE stands for Campus Recreation Center East. It is one of the recreation centers located at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. CRCE allows access to current enrolled students at University of Illinois, and it also offers membership service for non-university residence. CRCE provides a jogging track, strength & conditioning area, multi-activity court, three full basketball courts, racquetball/Squash court, and also a swimming pool. It originally opened in 1988, but it was remodeled in 2005 in order to provide more recreation service for the Urbana side of the campus.











4. In order to obtain a job at CRCE, you are required to attend a required information session that is held every spring. After you attend the information session you can submit an application, cover letter, and resume. If your application gets chosen you qualify for an interview process. The employment opportunity at CRCE is very popular among the university students because it provides a very flexible work schedule and it is a university employment. Also, it is a great way to develop a career during your college life.

Above is a picture is a picture of me skying in Switzerland. I love travelling a lot and have been all over the world. To me leisure is all about spend quality time with my family and friends as when i am traveling and on a holiday i am totally relaxed and have no stress. Whenever I have a vacation i set out to go for a holiday with my family or friends even if its just for a couple of days so that we can take a break of our busy lives I truly believe 'It is in his pleasure that a man really lives; it is from his leisure that he constructs the true fabric of self.-Agnes Repplier'

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

My definition of Leisure



This is a picture of the resort I stayed at in Florida over spring break. If I could, I would spend every single day here. I love relaxing in the sun because all your worries and problems just disappear. You don't think about school or work or things you need to get done. You're able to completely relax and feel the sun beating down on you. Leisure is a very broad term, but to me it means what you do in your free time, time free from obligations and other daily necessities.

Monday, March 29, 2010

My definition of leisure


Above is a picture of mine at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA. I love travelling a lot and have been to over 15 countries and have been almost all over America. To me leisure is all about exploring new places, getting to know different aspects of various cultures and knowing the history behind them. Whenever I have a break, I like to set out to a new place and explore it. For example, during thanksgiving last year, I went to New York and New Jersey and during this spring break I visited California.

Irene's definition of leisure


This is a picture of inn harbor in Victoria, Vancouver, where I went for spring break. One of my best friends in Korea has been studying in Victoria, so I planned to visit her for the week. My favorite activity in Victoria was walking along the beach while enjoying the beautiful view and breezy weather. The warm and cozy wind released my stress from school and soothing view of the beach kept me in calm. Personally, when I enjoyed my ‘fish and chips’ at inn harbor while watching the view that I took above, it was one of the zenith of my vacation. That breath-taking view did not only gave me peace and tranquil, but also gave me excitement and freshness. Everyone has different point of view about leisure; for me, the meaning of the leisure is “freedom.” Leisure allows me to do whatever I wish to do and think. No school projects, no deadlines, no grades nor homework hold me back. I freely can do whatever I want to do which gives me the most lots of excitement and rest during my leisure

Paul Han Byeol Jang's definition of leisure


This is a picture of my roommate and I at a restaurant called Flat Top Grill over Spring Break. Many of you are probably familiar with this restaurant because they have a location near Green St. as well as my hometown, which is Evanston, Illinois. One thing we enjoy about Flat Top Grill is that you can order a buffet. My high school friends and I usually go to this restaurant when we all come back to our hometown; it has developed into a tradition over the years. Eating at this restaurant is very meaningful to me because it lets me reunite with all of my old high school buddies. I really don’t see my high school buddies too often during the school year, so this leisure activity is important to me. In my opinion, leisure is any recreational activity that you enjoy and complete in your spare time. We spend our leisure time eating at Flat Top Grill, so we can catch up with each other. Next month, my high school buddies are planning to visit me on campus and I am sure that we will eat at Flat Top Grill. I think this is the most meaningful leisure activity.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Carlos A. Sandoval's Assingment 1




Leisure is freedom from the demands of work or study. In thie picture I am enjoying my favorite leisure activity, fishing. I find this leisure activity enjoyable and stress relieving. For me fishing is also a sport, I fish competitively. In the photo above I was fishing a BFL (Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League) tournament on Kentucky Lake, and I caught this 6lb Largemouth Bass on Practice day. I didn't catch any keepers on Tournament day, but I had a blast any way. I really enjoy fishing, whether it is just for fun or during a tournament, it grants me freedom from the demands of work or study.
This is a picture of what leisure means to me. In my spare time I love to lay out in the sun by the pool. This spring break I went to Acapulco with my sorority and was able to lay out for seven straight days. Surprisingly, it seemed extremely safe to me and I never felt in danger even though there are apparently serious drug wars currently going on in the area. To me leisure is what you decide to do with your spare time. In my spare time, in the summer and on winter and spring breaks I love to get away from the cold chicago winters and go to extremely warm areas. Sitting out in the sun by the beautiful Acapulco pools was a gorgeous setting and because I did not have to worry about anything school related, it was a very relaxed week.

Tom Heaney Activity One Leisure Activity


This is a picture of what I like to do in the summer. I am at the Sox game where I enjoy relaxing and having fun while getting away from the stress of work and summer classes. This picture represents that I enjoy going to sporting events to watch the games and just have fun. If I was able to go to Sox games all the time, I would because it makes all my worries and stresses go away. This picture means to me that sporting events is my idea of relaxing and having a good time. I believe the definition of Leisure is the one activity that provides enjoyment and relaxation to a person and that every person has that one activity that provides them with this.


This is a picture of what I did over spring break. I went to the beach in Florida for the week. What I like to do at the beach is relax and enjoy the sand and ocean as much as I can. When I was in Florida I spent my time laying around and going in the ocean. If I could choose any way to relax I would more often than not choose to lay around on a warm beach any day. This means to me that I am laid back. I do not require a lot of excitement just peaceful, nice weather. I know that the definition of leisure can be very unique to each and every person. What leisure means to me is the participation in an activity that is enjoyable and relaxing to oneself.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Edward Chan's Definition of Leisure - Assignment 1

This is a picture of my room and is probably the one place that I will miss most after my spring break. It gives a great representation of who I am by illustrating the environment I have been working and living in for a good part of my life and personally, the room means a great deal as it contains cherished memories that lay around scattered around my desk. When I needed shelter from life’s daily stresses, my room gave me the opportunity to rest and provided the surroundings necessary for me to be able to cope with the various tasks that were yet to be accomplished. It provided activities to do during times when I wanted to find something other than meddling school studying or other mundane activities. That is where my definition of leisure comes. For myself, leisure is composed of the normal activities that we all do during our free time, whether it be playing sports, browsing the web, or reading; it is those daily activities that we might not think about twice, but those that also give an unnoticeable touch of color to our lives.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Shaefer Kirby's Definition of Leisure (Assignment 1)




This is a picture of me (and my dog Gunner) playing the guitar. I purchased my guitar about two years ago and began teaching myself to play. To me, playing guitar IS Leisure. I almost always grab my guitar to take a break from homework, projects, and studying. In a way, playing allows me to escape the stresses and obligations of school. When I'm not hanging out with friends, most of my personal free time is consumed by learning new chord progressions, picking/strumming patterns, and/or new songs. Leisure is setting aside time to do something (an activity) you enjoy - something that sets your mind at ease and allows the individual to escape from the obligations of everyday life.

Thursday, March 25, 2010