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INTRODUCTION TO ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR THE STUDY AND TRAINING OF LEISURE (APCL) AT ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY

The article made a brief introduction to Asia Pacific Center for the Study and Training of Leisure (APCL) at Zhejiang University, China on it’s orientation and situation, discipline construction and talent cultivation, academic research and cooperation, and it’s future development, hoping to have more opportunities to cooperate with more organizations and Universities studying leisure in the world.

WLO - AN ORGANIZATION ON THE MOVE

For 60 years, the World Leisure Organization as a non-govermental, worldwide organization/association continues to be the leading advocate for leisure as a means to enhance the human condition having consultative status with the United Nations.

THE CULTURES OF LEISURE

Any observer of the reality can see that cultural and leisure practices have more and more elements in common. Culture and leisure have blurred their borders so that, often, their relationships have become complex, difficult to demarcate in an objective way. The actual leisure has generated a culture, with entity in itself, which creates networks and ties in the people who experience it. In this context, where concepts and lifestyles converge, the article analyzes the cultures that shape the culture of leisure, considering this phenomenon from its positive side. From the results of different empirical researches, the differences between five types of leisure cultures are required: playful, creative, festive, environmental-ecological or solidarity. These cultures are also manifestations of the current culture on which it is invited to reflect.

Year

2017

Creators

Cabeza, Manuel Cuenca

WORLD LEISURE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AT VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY, CANADA

The World Leisure Center of Excellence in Sustainable Leisure Management brings together established and emerging scholars from around the globe to share innovative ideas, engage in dialogue and collaborate in research and teaching (WORLD LEISURE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE, 2012). Bridging the World Leisure Organization (WORLD LEISURE ORGANIZATION, 2016) and the host campus of Vancouver Island University, the Centre emerges as the leading source for information, research (http://www.viu.ca/slm/WorldLeisureCentreofExcellence.asp) and collaboration surrounding sustainable and innovative leisure best practices. Through shared learning experiences on regional, national, and international levels, the Centre will foster inquiry and distribute knowledge with an established network of community, scholars and professionals. This article will present the path of the Center, as well as background and context to provide a better understanding of the WLCE's objectives and commitments for the future. It also includes examples of the events and activities developed by the Center that show its ongoing effort to continue working in knowledge exchange, fostering sustainable practices within the leisure context and future projects.

Year

2016

Creators

Granja, Angelica Schroeder, Joanne A.

INCLUSIVE MULTI-FACETED NETWORK: WORLD LEISURE ORGANIZATION - HONG KONG CHAPTER

This paper describes and examines the nature and activities of World Leisure Organization – Hong Kong Chapter (WLOHK). Established in 2008, the organization aligns with World Leisure Organization’s mission of fostering the role of leisure as a force for human growth, development and well-being. Since its foundation, WLOHK has been undertaking a series of initiatives in promoting, disseminating and advocating for leisure pursuits, study and education. The Chapter’s activities are underpinned by its inclusive multi-faceted network which facilitates participation and contribution of members from a wide range of areas including: education/research, fitness, sport, tourism, disability, outdoor recreation, parks and other affiliates. The success of WLOHK activities lies in the high dedication of its executive committee and members who are all volunteers that see their contribution for the enhancement of leisure in Hong Kong as serious leisure. Despite its relatively young age, WLOHK has managed to take significant steps towards achieving its aims. Forward looking, the Chapter aims to conduct a series of seminars for specific target groups within Hong Kong society so as to practically contribute to work–leisure balance for improving healthy living and wellbeing.

REPRESENTING AND ADVOCATING FOR LEISURE SCHOLARS IN CANADA: THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR LEISURE STUDIES / ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE D’ÉTUDES EN LOISIR

The Canadian Association for Leisure Studies / Association canadienne d’études en loisir (CALS) was established in 1981 following successful conferences in 1975 and 1978 focusing on leisure research. The primary aim of CALS is to provide a platform and voice for Canadian leisure scholars through regular communication and advocacy. CALS principal means of connecting leisure researchers is through the hosting of the triennial Canadian Congress on Leisure Research and the publication of the scholarly journal, Leisure / Loisir.

THE LEISURE STUDIES ASSOCIATION: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

The Leisure Studies Association completed in 2015 40 years since its creation and its history intertwines with the history of leisure research and its development. The focus of this article is on the past, present and future of the association.  The article starts analysing the 40 years of the organisation and its contributions to the field explaining the developments and its current structure and objectives. In 40 years the Leisure Studies Association offered an immense contribution to the field with its journal Leisure Studies, the publication of over 120 books and the organisation of its annual conference and multiple workshops and seminars. The final part of this paper looks to the future of the association and the leisure studies as well as to the obstacles to be overcome considering the current situation and characteristics of higher education.

Year

2016

Creators

Carnicelli, Sandro Fletcher, Thomas Snape, Robert

WORLD LEISURE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE BREDA, THE NETHERLANDS: PROVIDING UNIQUE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN LEISURE STUDIES

World Leisure Center of Excellence Breda (WLCE Breda) in The Netherlands was accredited by the World Leisure Organization in 2014 for its unique research and education in the field of Leisure Studies. The overall aim of WLCE Breda is to support the goals and themes of the World Leisure Organization, to operate in a global Excellence Network in the field of Leisure Studies and to further develop leisure programs and research. The main focus of WLCE Breda is doing research, implementing the WLCE Breda visiting scholars program and providing the MSc Leisure Studies. This paper provides information about this MSc program and the research programs connected to it which focus on storytelling, experience, imagineering, placemaking and events. A key activity of the World Leisure Centers of Excellence network is the organization of a biannual field school connected to World Leisure Organization Congresses. In 2016 the field school will be held in Durban, South Africa and in 2018 in São Paulo, Brazil. Other future plans of the Excellence Network are joint research projects and providing master classes and training courses in the field of leisure aimed at government, community and commercial agencies.

Year

2016

Creators

Klerks, Yvonne Bargeman, Bertine

THE SPORT: AN ENTERTAINMENT IN 19TH CENTURY RIO DE JANEIRO

Since an introductory debate on the need to consider the history of the sport as a history of entertainment, as well as the adjustment of the concepts used in our researches in function of the peculiarities of the object and the temporal and spatial settings, this article aim to discuss the conformation of sports as a entertainment in 19th century Rio de Janeiro.

Year

2016

Creators

Melo, Victor Andrade de

ACTION OF PRIVATIZATION OF STATE THROUGH SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS IN SPORT POLICIES AND SPORTS IN RIO DE JANEIRO CITY: THE OLYMPIC VILLAGE OF ENCANTADO ON SCREEN

Law 5026 allows the qualification of civil society organizations in social organization for the management of public facilities. This paper aims to detail the relationship between the ATLAS Social Organization and the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro. We will analyze the entity’s qualification process, as well as the event won for the management of Encantado the Olympic Village, the management contract and its amendments. Our search was made in the database of the Official Gazette of the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro. In conclusion, it is noteworthy and evident the presence of a process of commodification of social policies.

Year

2016

Creators

Melo, Marcelo de Paula Andrade, Gustavo Martins Boechat, Marina Silva, Rudson Santos

SOCIO-CULTURAL STUDY GROUP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (GESEF): A SEMI-BIOGRAPHICAL TRAJECTORY IN DIALOGUE WITH LEISURE STUDIES

This work, seeking to dialogue with production related to sport and leisure, describes and analyzes the trajectory of Sociocultural Study Group in Physical Education (GESEF), specially based on its ethnographic investigations. It presents portraits of unplanned investigative paths developed at their interface with anthropology. Such portraits of studies show points of reflections and contributions at different fronts: understanding sport practices as culture shared in groups, beyond absences and favoring appropriation in urban leisure contexts made up of ordinary people; understanding fun practices, including games and sports, as spaces for disputes and negotiations connected to everyday life and therefore as significant educational universes immersed in power relations; understanding the polyphony of interests that pervade sports practices, especially those that coexist “in leisure”, although they might appear antagonistic or ambiguous at first glance, hampering a priori difficult classifications and understandings; and understanding sport and recreational experiences in the lives of social actors in action, as social issues connected to politics, education, violence, work. Finally, the text emphasizes that it is not proposing to close discussions, but to bring elements that can contribute in understanding, especially with a view to intervention in the fields of sport and leisure.

Year

2016

Creators

Stigger, Marco Paulo

PARTY IN SPORT: CONSTRUCTION OF ENTERTAINMENT IN RODEO

The study described rodeo and tries to understand the internal logic of its production as a leisure offer. Data were collected through participant observation at the Colorado Rodeo and interviews with rodeo hosts. Results are presented at four levels: (1) Global production of rodeo circuits; (2) The impact of the Rodeo Party on the city’s daily life; (3) The modus operandi in competitions; (4) The synergy between extramural space of the park, the fair, sports, and concerts. We conclude that, in order to join entertainment and sport at the rodeo, a process of rationalization of spectacle takes place, founded on a unique way of communicating with the audience and combining archaic elements of rural culture with modern entertainment technologies.

Year

2016

Creators

Moraes, Jean Cléverson Santos, Silvana dos Pimentel, Giuliano Gomes de Assis

EDITORIAL: LAZER E ESPORTE

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MARCEL MAUSS CONTRIBUTIONS TO LEISURE STUDIES

This study aims to identify and analyze possible contributions of the classical theory of Marcel Mauss "The gift", 1925, to leisure studies. The scientific production of leisure had strong influences of sociological studies, given the construction of the theoretical debate in this field from classical and contemporary authors. Anthropology is an area of knowledge that brings leisure contributions, especially by looking back the cultural dynamics in which different social groups are inserted and can thus complement and deepen aspects discussed originally by sociological studies. "The gift" was discussed in the research group and, since then, other texts were selected for the composition of this essay, following the suggestions of the group participants. As a technique, the forms of analysis of Severino (2007) were used: textual, thematic and interpretative. The study of the work of Marcel Mauss is part of a collective research project. The theory of the gift can be applied to leisure today from three points: 1) of the time and attitude category, 2) of the experience of values in favor: of the collective life, social life and respect for differences and 3) of the sociability aspect.

Year

2017

Creators

Lopes da Silva, Cinthia Fernandes, Benecta Patrícia Fernandes e Silva, Luciene Ferreira da Souza, Marcio Ferreira de Rigoni, Ana Carolina Capellini Silva, Luciene Ferreira da

EDITORIAL: LAZER E CULTURA

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Year

2017

Creators

Bahia, Mirleide Chaar Figueiredo, Silvio Lima

STUDIES OF LEISURE AND LEISURE STUDIES – THE CURRENT PHILOSOPHICAL DEBATE, POLITICAL AND CULTURAL

This study seeks to analyze and counteract the different modes of development of Ócio Studies (of Latin American origin) and Leisure Studies (from an essentially Anglo-Saxon background). Following the seminal work of Doistua (2006), we will discuss the main differences and similarities, whether conceptual or epistemological and methodological, among both scientific paradigms, as constituted since the late nineteenth century until today. At the end of this study, we question, in line with Inchaurraga (2012), the concept of leisure / recreation, in conjunction with the concept of work in the light of a weak reason as opposed to a strong reason as it is conceptualized by Vattimo. As a result of this journey, it is our goal to introduce the debate on leisure / ócio studies a political dimension, which seems to be absolutely essential for the further development of this theme as it appears in postmodernity, but that has been till now almost absent in investigations and reflections on this area of knowledge.

Year

2017

Creators

Baptista, Maria Manuel

LEISURES IN ANCIENT ROME

The article makes a brief foray into the leisures of ancient Rome, from the monarchical period, using its literary mentions and modern historical investigations. It tries to show that the Roman civilization coexisted early with the activities of the free time and created mass leisure among the free population, already in the republican period, not only in the capital of the empire, but in all the provinces of its vast territorial domain.

THE LEGACY OF JOFFRE DUMAZEDIER: REFLECTIONS IN MEMORY OF THE CENTENARY OF HIS BIRTH

This article deals with the life and work of Joffre Dumazedier. It seeks to show its double face as educator and sociologist, man of action and researcher, at the moment when the centenary of his birth is celebrated. It seeks to show the author at the center of the ideas that guided his production and how they translated into a double product, organically articulated in four themes: it begins with the educator and creator of the method of mental training, passes to the leisure sociologist and then it pass to the socio-cultural sociologist, to finish with the educator, with the theme of self-formation. In this emphasis on the legacy that made him a reference in all these fields, it is sought to emphasize the essence of the ideas exposed in his books. It shows the main challenges he undertook and the innovations he introduced both in the fields he studied and in the educational action he developed. Additionally, it seeks to collect all of his works published in French and Portuguese.

Year

2017

Creators

Camargo, Luiz Octávio de Lima

EDITORIAL: LAZER E CINEMA

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Year

2017

Creators

Gomes, Christianne Luce Myskiw, Mauro