Leisure, Tourism and Sport Review

A collection of flashcards to help review key concepts in leisure, tourism, and sport.

Leisure

Any freely chosen activity or experience that takes place in non-work time.

Recreation

A leisure-time activity undertaken voluntarily and for enjoyment.

Sport

A physical activity involving events and competitions at the national and international scale with professional participants.

Tourism

Travel away from home for at least one night for leisure purposes, excluding day trips.

Sustainable tourism

Tourism that conserves primary tourist resources and supports the livelihoods and culture of local people.

Global commons

Resources that are outside the reach of any one nation, such as oceans and the atmosphere.

Niche tourism

Special interest tourism catering for small numbers of people who are crowd intolerant.

Ecotourism

A green and alternative form of tourism that aims to preserve the environment through responsible management.

Key questions in leisure studies

Key questions include how development processes give rise to leisure concepts and how power variations affect participation in tourism and sport.

Carrying capacity

The maximum number of visitors that an environment can sustain without degrading.

Physical carrying capacity

The measure of absolute space, such as the number of parking spaces.

Ecological capacity

The level at which an environment can be used without suffering environmental damage.

Perceptual capacity

The level of crowding that a tourist will tolerate before deciding a location is too full.

Diaspora tourism

Travel by individuals who visit their country of origin, often for family reasons.

Adventure tourism

A form of niche tourism that involves travel to a remote area and perceived risk.

Mass tourism

Tourism characterized by package tours with a focus on cost efficiency and large groups.

Gender roles in sport

Social and cultural norms that impact the participation of different genders in sports activities.

Political factors in sport

Government involvement in promoting sports can enhance local participation and funding for events.

Cultural tourism

Travel to experience the cultural heritage of a destination.

Health-adjusted life expectancy (HALE)

A measure of the number of years a person can expect to live in good health.

Environmental impacts of tourism

The strain on resources and ecosystems due to tourist activities.

Social media's impact on tourism

Social media platforms influence travel decisions, reviews, and experiences shared by consumers.