Organization of sports and recreation activities

I Прочтите и запомните следующие слова и выражения:

recreation – отдых, развлечение

exciting – зд. увлекательно, интересно

humanity – человечество

all over the world – во всём мире

develop physically – развиваться физически

keep in good health – беречь здоровье

entertainment – развлечение

to derive from – происходить из/от

artificial – придуманный

non-profitable way – неприбыльным способом

therapeutic refreshment – отдых с терапевтическим эффектом

participant – участник

adventure racing – приключенческие гонки

backpacking – пеший туризм

caving – спелетуризм, путешествия по пещерам

hiking – путешествие пешком

annually – ежегодно

to be attracted by – привлекаться ч.-л., интересоваться

offering – предложение

recreation-related business – бизнес, связанный с организацией отдыха и развлечений

are in great demand – имеют большой спрос

to expect – ожидать

to meet needs – удовлетворять потребности

to offer – предлагать

II Прочтите и переведите следующий тест:

I am a student of Gomel State University, the Faculty of Physical Training and Sports. I study Organization of sports and recreation activities. I’m going to be a specialist not only in organizing sports and recreation activities but also in tourism. I find it very exciting and important.

Sport is as old as the humanity itself. All over the world people are fond of sports and games. Sport not only helps people to become strong, develop physically and keep in good health but also makes them more organized and better disciplined in their daily activities. Among the sports popular in our country are football, basketball, swimming, volleyball, ice hockey, tennis, gymnastics, figure skating.

And recreation is a form of entertainment derived from physical activities, without artificial rules. Recreation is the use of time in a non-profitable way, in many ways also therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. Recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing manner, usually one which is much different from day to day worries and stresses The examples of outdoor recreation include adventure racing, backpacking, bicycling, camping, canoeing, caving, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, kayaking, mountaineering, running, sailing, skiing, surfing and even photography.

Tourism is the largest industry in the world. The tourism market is a dynamic sector of the Belarusian economy, too. The Republic of Belarus is visited, annually, by about 100,000 tourists. In Belarus different types of active tourism are developing these days: green tourism and transit tourism, religious and business tourism, military-historical tourism, hunting and fishing, cultural and farm tourism.

Many visitors are specifically attracted by recreational offerings. Recreation-related business is an important factor in the economy.

That’s why specialists in this sphere are in great demand nowadays. A recreation specialist would be expected to meet the recreational needs of our society. Our university offers the course that leads to a degree in sports, recreation and tourism management. We’ll be able to work both as instructors in recreation centers and managers in tourism.

III Прочтите про следующие виды активного отдыха и спорта, определите отличия и расскажите об одном из них:

Backpackingis a form of low-cost, independent international travel. It includes the use of a backpack or other luggage that is easily carried for long distances or long periods of time; the use of public transport; inexpensive lodging such as youth hostels; and an interest in meeting the locals as well as seeing the sights.

Campingis an outdoor recreational activity. The participants (known as campers) leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, cabin, or no shelter at all.

Hikingis an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountains. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide.