Understand the Importance of Engagement in Leisure and Social Activities in Health and Social Care

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
R/618/3773
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Aim

The aim of this unit is to consider the importance of participating in leisure and social activities. The learner will research the availability of these activities in their own area and how they can support an individual.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand why leisure and social activities are important for an individual’s well being and relationships.

Examples of leisure and social activities may include:

  • sport related e.g. walking, exercises classes, outward bound activities
  • games e.g. board and card games
  • visits to the theatre, interesting building, nurseries and schools, garden centres
  • social groups e.g. coffee mornings, games competitions 

These are examples. Tutors and learners may have other valid examples that are not mentioned above.The importance of leisure and social activities may include:

  • opportunity to develop social relationships
  • improve intellectual development through mental stimulation
  • fun, satisfying, challenging, frustrating
  • physically challenging
  • weight loss, healthier way of life

Examples of how they support relationships may include:

  • being and working with others
  • taking account of others ideas, opinions, decisions
  • giving and receiving help from others
  • opportunity to practice turn-taking

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Give examples of leisure and social activities.

  • 1.2

    State why leisure and social activities are important to physical and mental health.

  • 1.3

    Give examples of how engaging in leisure and social activities support the development of relationships.

2

Know a range of leisure and social activities.

Learners have the opportunity in this learning outcome to research leisure and social activities in their own area. Each category should be considered.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify a range of leisure and social activities that take place within:

    • a local community
    • a person’s own home
    • a residential or group living home
    • day care provision

3

Understand how a person centred approach supports individuals in leisure or social activities.

Examples of how to find out about others' interests may include questionnaires, informal interviews, checklists. By using a person centred approach may encourage participation, attendance, enjoyment etc. Learners have the opportunity to research different types of support that individuals may need to participate. Examples may include financial assistance, transport, equipment, classes e.g. exercise classes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe how to find out about the interests and preferences of individuals.

  • 3.2

    Outline the benefits for individuals of a person centred approach when taking part in leisure or social activities.

  • 3.3

    Describe different types of support that individuals may need to take part in leisure and social activities within:

    • the community
    • their own home
    • a residential home or group living arrangement

  • 3.4

    Give examples of how to promote independence through leisure and social activities.