COURSE ADVENTURE #1

IN THE FIRST COURSE ADVENTURE, WE ARE ASKED TO RECORD

OURSELVES, INTERVIEW FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS WITHIN OUR
COVID BUBBLE, RECORD THEIR RECREATION, LEISURE ACTIVITIES
AND ASK THEM WHY AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DOING THESE
RECREATION AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES. THE PURPOSE OF STUDYING
LEISURE AND RECREATION IS TO EXPAND OUR VISION TO
UNDERSTAND OUR TRUE SELF, EXPLORE OTHER PEOPLE’S INTERESTS
AS WELL AS “THE SOCIETY WE LIVE IN”, “FOR SOCIAL REASONS” AND
MANY MORE. (LUNN, 2021). IN THIS PROJECT, I INTERVIEWED MY
BROTHER (RYAN), AND ONE OF MY FRIENDS WITHIN MY COVID
BUBBLE (ARYAN).

Roy Liu
 Recreation and Leisure Activities:
Basketball (drop-ins), Creating
fitness content for TikTok.

1. Basketball (drop-ins): I have played basketball my entire life, and it is

my favourite sport. I like playing basketball because it helps me to stay in
shape physically and it can certainly help me to relieve stress as well. This
is a personal benefit because “Relaxation, rest and revitalization through
the opportunity of leisure are ESSENTIAL TO STRESS
MANAGEMENT in today’s busy and demanding world” (Karlis, 2011, as
cited in Lunn, 2021). Another reason is to give me opportunities to meet
new people and build connections. It falls in the social benefit (Karlis,
2011, as cited in Lunn, 2021).

Roy Liu (Me) I was wearing blue

jersey #8. Picture
Age: 20 was taken during a
regular season
game back in High
Occupation: Student (studying Sport School.
Science/Kinesiology at Douglas
College)
2. Creating Content for TikTok: Social
media is one of the most popular daily leisure
activities among the Canadians, “60% of
Canadians browsed social media and/or the
web daily” (BookNet Canada, 2019, as cited
in Lunn, 2021). I like creating fitness content
on TikTok with my friend (Aryan). Our goal
is to motivate and inspire other people by
sharing our fitness journeys. On the other
hand, I get to connect with others, as we all
know, social media is one of the best ways to
connect and meet people nowadays. This is a
personal and social benefit (Karlis, 2011, as
cited in Lunn, 202). This also connects to my
ideal self-image, ”a best possible version of
yourself” (Lunn, 2021). I hope to inspire
others by sharing my fitness journeys.
Overall, I like creating content for my Photo was taken in March Photo was taken in
enjoyment, it also opens new opportunities 2021. Weighted at 208 lbs. September 2021. Weighted
for me. at 150 lbs.
 My Ideal Self-Image vs Actual Self

Ideal Self-Image, “a best possible version of

yourself” (Lunn, 2021). I would have more
hustle and drive, more motivation to be the
best that I can be. I want to be an inspiration Actual Self, “this can be defined as
and a good influencer to others, as I who you are right now, at this moment
mentioned in the previous slides in creating or at this stage in your life” (Lunn,
content on TikTok. I also want to be 2021). I would describe my actual self
successful, this can be broad but to me, I image as hardworking, determined,
want to be successful at doing the things I and competitive to myself, but lack
love to do, such as my career, financially motivation sometimes, but I am also a
successful and at my goals. Overall, health self-disciplined individual who will
comes first because without taking good always get the work done when it
care of ourselves physically and mentally, needs to.
nothing is possible! I like to play basketball
because this can certainly help me to stay in
a good shape physically and mentally. I
strongly believe that my ideal self image is
achievable through the connection from the
recreation and leisure activities that I involve
in daily.

Ryan Liu (Brother)
Age: 24
Occupation: Mechanical
Designer (recently graduated
with a Bachelor of Mechanical
Engineering)
Recreation and Leisure activities:
Basketball (drop-ins), listening to 2. Listening to music: Many
music and fashion (R. Liu, personal people like listening to music, it
communication, Jan 18). is one of the most popular leisure
activities among Canadians,
1. Basketball (drop–ins): I
“56% of Canadians listen to
interviewed my brother and asked
music” (BookNet Canada, 2019,
him why he likes playing basketball
as cited in Lunn, 2021). Ryan
as a recreation? He said, “it’s because
likes listening to music because it
he genuinely loves this sport and he
can help him to reduce stress
has been playing basketball his entire
level from work, it helps him to
life, it helps him to maintain his
focus and gives him motivation to
health physically and mentally” (R.
get things done at work (R. Liu,
Liu, personal communication, Jan
personal communication, Jan 18).
18). This is a personal benefit
This is a personal benefit because
because “regular physical activity is
“relaxation, rest and revitalization
one of the very best methods of
through the opportunity of leisure
HEALTH INSURANCE for
are ESSENTIAL TO STRESS
individuals” (Karlis, 2011, as cited in
MANAGEMENT in today’s busy
Lunn, 2021).
and demanding world” (Karlis,
2011, as cited in Lunn, 2021).
 RYAN’S IDEAL SELF-IMAGE VS ACTUAL SELF

Ideal Self-Image: Ryan described his ideal self to be
wealthy and contribute to society such as helping people in
need (R. Liu, personal communication, Jan 18). Through
Ryan’s choice of recreation and leisure activities, playing
basketball helps him to maintain good health, as I
mentioned earlier, health is the most important factor in
life, with good health, we will be able to strive for
opportunities, therefore, playing basketball can help him to
maintain good health and do well in his career jobs,
potentially be wealthy as well as contributing to society by
helping others out.
Actual Self: Ryan describes himself at his
current stage of life as hardworking,
friendly, confident and often making good
decisions individually. He also says that
he is very efficient at work as many would
say as well (R. Liu, personal
communication, Jan 18).

Aryan Chauhan (A friend within my
covid bubble)
Age: 21
Occupation: Student (School of
Medicine at St. George’s University)
Recreation and Leisure Activities: Workout
(gym), play in a soccer league, meditation (A.
Chauhan, personal communication, Jan 18).
1. Workout (gym): After interviewing
Aryan on his favourite recreation and
leisure activities, working out is one of the
main ones. He likes to go to the gym
because he wants to be healthy physically
and mentally (A. Chauhan, personal
communication, Jan 18). This is a
personal benefit (Karlis, 2011, as cited in
Lunn, 2021). Another reason is that you
get to meet new people who have similar
interests as you (A. Chauhan, personal
communication, Jan 18). This is
considered a social benefit (Karlis, 2011, Above image is
as cited in Lunn, 2021). Aryan doing dips
at the gym

2. Play in a soccer league: playing a
sport is one of the three broad types of
activities that Canadians engage in
(BookNet Canada, 2019, as cited in
Lunn, 2021). Aryan likes playing
soccer because he has been playing
this sport for 12-13 years, it can also
help him to build leadership and
communication skills as well as meet
new people (A. Chauhan, personal
communication, Jan 18). It is also
good for staying in a good shape
physically and mentally (A. Chauhan,
personal communication, Jan 18).
This recreation includes both social
and personal benefits (Karlis, 2011, as
cited in Lunn, 2021).
Above image is when Aryan
was playing for the SFU men’s
soccer team in 2018.
3. Meditation: Aryan
likes meditating every day.
It is because it helps him
with stress relief, it keeps
him in a calm state of
mind, increases focus,
spiritual groundedness and
good for mental health
overall (A. Chauhan,
personal communication,
Jan 18). This leisure
activity is considered a
personal benefit since
meditating can “lead
balanced lives,”
“relaxation, and stress
management” (Karlis,
2011, as cited in Lunn,
2021).
 IDEAL SELF-IMAGE VS ACTUAL SELF
Ideal Self-Image: Aryan describes his ideal
self-image as part of who he is at this current
stage of his life, a hardworking, possess
good habits in a moral respect, develop a
good sleeping schedule, physically and
mentally fit and stable and be successful
enough to be able to help others out such as
his family (A. Chauhan, personal
communication, Jan 18). Aryan’s choice of
recreation and leisure activities such as
working out, playing soccer and meditation
“contains so much personal freedom” (Lunn,
2021), therefore, it can certainly help him to
connect to his ideal self-image of who he
“might become” (Kelly, 1991, as cited in
Lunn, 2021).
Actual Self: “At this moment or at this
stage in your life” (Lunn, 2021), Aryan
defines both of his ”strengths” and
“weaknesses” (Lunn, 2021). His strengths
are maintaining good physical health since
he is very active every day, maintaining a
good relationship with friends and family
(A. Chauhan, personal communication, Jan
18). His weaknesses are he has a bad
sleeping schedule, and he spends too much
time on the phone (A. Chauhan, personal
communication, Jan 18). He also fears not
doing well in school (A. Chauhan, personal
communication, Jan 18).
 CANADA’S FNMI PEOPLES (KWIKWETLEM)
I LIVE IN THE CITY OF COQUITLAM, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR ME TO ACKNOWLEDGE
HOW MY COMMUNITY IS THE “CONNECTION TO ABORIGINAL AND/OR INDIGENOUS
PEOPLES (LUNN, 2021). FNMI PEOPLES HAVE THEIR OWN CULTURES, TRADITIONS,
LANGUAGES AND DIFFERENT LEISURE ACTIVITIES THEY PARTICIPATE IN.
KWIKWETLEM IS PART OF THE FNMI PEOPLES, THEY ARE THE FIRST PEOPLES OF
THE “COQUITLAM WATERSHED” AND ”THE CITIES OF COQUITLAM AND PORT
COQUITLAM TAKE THEIR NAME AFTER OUR PEOPLE” (“KWIKWETLEM,” 2022).
 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓an classes (Language for
Kwikwetlem peoples):
Language is one of the most important aspect
among the Kwikwetlem peoples, by
representing and respecting the culture, “our
nation recognizes the important impact that
language revitalization has on our culture, our
identity and well-being” (“Kwikwetlem First
Nation,” 2022). Classes are held in the
community hall as well as online classes.
Their goal is to help promote traditional
language use in their daily lives at home,
work or school (“Kwikwetlem First Nation,”
2022).
1st Annual Kwikwetlem Golf Tournament
& Gala held on August 24, 2017
(“Kwikwetlem First Nation,” 2022).
Seasonal Ceremonies: The Kwikwetlem FN
holds seasonal ceremonies by the members in
the community. The seasonal ceremonies are
hosted by different groups: children, youth,
elders and adults (“Kwikwetlem First Nation,”
2022).
Spring (Children): “this is the season for
enjoying and to celebrate the rebirth of flowers,
trees and grass” (“Kwikwetlem First Nation,”
2022).
Summer (Youth): ”this is the season for
harvesting many foods”, it also gives youth the
opportunities to learn about the traditional foods
(“Kwikwetlem First Nation,” 2022).
Fall (Elders): “this is the season for ending the
harvesting season and for beginning the
processing of the foods gathered” (“Kwikwetlem
First Nation,” 2022).
Winter (Adults): “this is the season when adults
help the community stay strong together through
the long, cold and rainy winter months”
(“Kwikwetlem First Nation,” 2022).
 How does these events benefit individuals
and to the community?
Although there are not many indigenous festivals that are involved
in the Kwikwetlem community, they have their unique way to
celebrate and represent their culture and traditions. Community
engagement like offering hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓an classes (“Kwikwetlem
First Nation,” 2022), helps to bring everyone in the community
closer by learning their own language and understanding the
cultural aspect, this is considered as a social benefit because such
“community recreation reduced alienation, loneliness and anti-
social behaviours” (Karlis, 2011, as cited in Lunn, 2021), by
holding these classes, it can certainly help to bring everyone in the
community closer. Seasonal ceremonies (“Kwikwetlem First
Nation,” 2022) is another unique way of celebrating among the
Kwikwetlem community, this can get everyone in the community to
be more involved and cultivate the younger generation for their
understanding of the culture and traditions. This promotes social
benefit because it is a “community recreation which reduces
loneliness and anti-social”, as well as a personal benefit because
“leisure opportunities for youth provide positive lifestyle choices
and alternatives to self-destructive behaviour” (Karlis, 2011, as
cited in Lunn, 2021).
Kwikwetlem Golf Tournament & Gala, “all
proceeds from the tournament will go
towards building the Kwitkwetlem
Comprehensive Health and Wellness
Centre” (“Kwikwetlem First Nation,” 2022).
Their goal is to provide services that
addresses critical needs of individuals in all
aspects of health and wellness and ensuring
community members have access to what
they need to be healthy (physically,
mentally, spiritually and culturally)
(“Kwikwetlem First Nation,” 2022). This
promotes social benefit, economic, as well
as personal benefit (Karlis, 2021, as cited in
Lunn, 2021).
 REFERENCES

Kwikwetlem First Nation. (2022). Kwikwetlem First Nation. https://www.kwikwetlem.com/

Lunn, E. (2021). Adventure #1 – Benefits, ideal self, & activities. Blackboard. https://learn-ca-central-1-
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