Recreation or fun is the expenditure of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. With regard to living things, a body is the integral physical material of an individual MIND ( Moving In New Directions) (est 1975 is an alternative education high school in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. While leisure is more likely a form of entertainment or rest, recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing and diverting manner. Leisure or free time, is a period of Time spent out of work and essential domestic Activity. See also Entertainment (disambiguation and The Entertainer (disambiguation Entertainment is an activity designed to give people As people in the world's wealthier regions lead increasingly sedentary life styles, the need for recreation has increased. Sedentary lifestyle is a medical Neologism used to denote a type of Lifestyle most commonly found in modern (particularly Western) cultures The rise of so called active vacations exemplifies this. An active vacation is a Vacation that is built around some physical activity or set of physical activities
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General description
The weekend is usually a time for recreation, perhaps because in Judeo-Christian and Muslim cultures the weekend Sabbath is "the day of today's rest". Judeo-Christian (or Judaeo-Christian, sometimes written as Judæo-Christian) is a term used to describe the body of concepts and values which are thought to be held For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. This is a long standing Irish tradition dating back to the Priestly source, the source credited with writing Genesis 1. Holidays are also a common time for recreation, though recreation may take place at virtually any time. Lists of holidays The words holiday or vacation have related meanings in different English-speaking countries and continents but will usually refer to one of Recreation commonly occurs during an individual's discretionary, or free, time.
Traditionally Olympics, music and dance Serve as recreation, as do sports, hobbies, games and tourism. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games Music is an Art form in which the medium is Sound organized in Time. Dance (from French danser, perhaps from Frankish) is an Art form that generally refers to movement of the body usually rhythmic Sport is an Activity that is governed by a set of rules or Customs and often engaged in competitively A hobby is a spare-time Recreational pursuit Etymology A Hobby horse is a wooden or Wickerwork toy made to be A game is a structured activity, usually undertaken for Enjoyment and sometimes also used as an Educational tool Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel On the other hand, watching TV, playing video games, and listening to music are common forms of leisure. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. Music is an Art form in which the medium is Sound organized in Time. Leisure or free time, is a period of Time spent out of work and essential domestic Activity. [1]
Legal restrictions
Some recreational activities are made illegal in many jurisdictions because of the perceived immorality of certain forms of "fun. " These include gambling, using drugs, some forms of sex, viewing or producing erotica/pornography, and some forms of dancing (such as belly dance), or even all dancing (see Footloose). A drug, broadly speaking is any chemical substance that when absorbed into the body Erotica (from the Greek Eros —"desire" or "curiosa" works of art including literature, photography film sculpture Pornography or porn is the explicit depiction of Sexual subject matter with the sole intention of sexually exciting the viewer Belly dance is a Western term for a traditional Middle Eastern Dance form For the musical see Footloose (musical. For the title song by Kenny Loggins from this movie see Footloose (song. Often one form of an activity is viewed as immoral by a culture while other forms are viewed as acceptable. For example, certain forms of sexual activities such as Zoophila are outlawed in some areas in which other sexual activities are accepted. Another example is recreational drug use. Recreational drug use is the use of Psychoactive drugs for Recreational purposes rather than for work, medical or spiritual purposes In most of the world, responsible alcohol consumption, a form of recreational drug use is legal and acceptable by most people's moral standards. This is probably because alcohol has traditionally been in wide use. [2] Nearly all drugs that traditionally have not been widely used in European culture have been deemed illegal in most of the world. It is disputed whether these prohibitions affect the usage rates for most drugs. However, in much of the Western world, decriminalization of so-called soft drugs is increasingly accepted. Hard and soft drugs are loose categories of non-prescription Psychoactive drugs This distinction is used in both official and casual discourse
Health
Some individuals view recreation as largely non-productive, even trivial. Excessive recreation is not considered healthy, and may be labeled as escapism. Escapism is mental diversion by means of Entertainment or Recreation, as an "escape" from the perceived unpleasant aspects of daily stress. However, research has shown that recreation contributes to life satisfaction, quality of life, health and wellness, and that the use of recreation as a diversion may have clinical applications to individuals with chronic pain and other health impairments. In some cultures and religions, recreation is encouraged on certain days and discouraged on others. For example, in Judaism, the Shabbat is a day for recreation and relaxation, which has in turn influenced many Christian sects to use the Sabbath for the same purpose. Judaism (from the Greek Ioudaïsmos, derived from the Hebrew יהודה Yehudah, " Judah " in Hebrew יַהֲדוּת Yahedut Shabbat or Shabbos ( Hebrew: שַׁבָּת, shabbāt, shabbes, "rest/inactivity" is the Weekly Sabbath In Christianity, the Sabbath is generally a weekly religious Day of rest as ordained by one of the Ten Commandments (the third by Roman Catholic However, some sects interpret the Sabbath to be a day where worship is done in lieu of recreation.
Recreation is essential to the longevity of human beings, especially because it helps counteract stress. According to research cited in Time magazine, stress is a major factor in many of the leading causes of death in the United States. Time (trademarked in capitals as TIME) is a weekly American Newsmagazine, similar to Newsweek and [3]
Organized recreation
Recreation can become an organized activity of local governments and for-profit enterprises. Local governments are administrative offices that are smaller than a State. An organization (or organisation &mdash see spelling differences) is a social arrangement which pursues collective goals which controls its own performance and Local governments often create parks boards and/or community centers. Growing interest and funding via grants and taxation can result in an official parks and recreation department, which provides venues and staffing for organised sports, at-risk-youth activities, arts and crafts, and senior citizen activities. A craft is a Skill, especially involving practical arts. It may refer to a Trade or particular art Old age consists of ages nearing or surpassing the Average life span of Human beings and thus the end of the human life cycle. Several U.S. state governments operate recreation programs for their prison populations. A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government A prison, penitentiary, or correctional facility is a place in which individuals are physically confined or interned and usually deprived of a range of Though controversial, these programs are intended to provide inmates with constructive use of their time through access to music, hobbies, crafts and exercise equipment. Exercise equipment is any object used in Exercise. This can include Balls Treadmills weights, light benches,stationary bikes Other possible benefits include reduced healthcare costs and a lower recidivism rate. Recidivism ( IPA: /ɹɪˈsɪdɪvɪzm̩/ From recidive + ism, from Latin recidīvus "recurring" from re- Private organised recreation is usually focused on a specific type of sport such as river rafting or mountaineering. Rafting or whitewater rafting is a challenging recreational activity utilizing a Raft to navigate a River or other bodies of water “Alpinist” redirects here See also Alpinist (magazine Mountaineering is the Sport, Hobby or Profession of
Recreation as a career
Becoming a recreation specialist often requires a bachelor of arts degree in recreation management. A recreation specialist would be expected to meet the recreational needs of a community or assigned interest group. People with such degrees often work in parks and recreation centers in towns, on community projects and activities. Networking with instructors, budgeting, and evaluation of continuing programs are common job duties. Budget (from French bougette, purse generally refers to a list of all planned expenses and revenues Most U. S. states have a professional organization for continuing education and certification in recreation management. Continuing education is an all encompassing term within a broad spectrum of post-secondary learning activities and programs Overview Certifications are earned from a Professional society and in general must be renewed periodically or may be valid for a specific period of time (e The National Recreation and Park Association administers an examination called the CPRP (Certified Park and Recreation Professional) that is considered a national standard for professional recreation specialist practices. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA provides information and services to communities in the United States attempting to make them conscious of the environment around [4]
Examples
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In recent years, more 'exciting' forms of recreation have received more attention in the public eye, such as: skiing, snowboarding, bungee jumping, sky diving, hang gliding, paintball, rock climbing, backpacking, canyoning, caving, BASE jumping, adventure tourism and motorsport. Cycling is the use of Bicycles or - less commonly - Unicycles Tricycles Quadricycles and other similar wheeled Human powered vehicles Dance (from French danser, perhaps from Frankish) is an Art form that generally refers to movement of the body usually rhythmic Food is any substance usually composed primarily of Carbohydrates Fats water and/or Proteins that can be eaten or drunk by an A party is a Social gathering for Celebration and Recreation. Hunting is the practice of pursuing Animals for Food, Recreation, or Trade. For the computer security term see Phishing. Fishing is the activity of catching Fish. A hobby is a spare-time Recreational pursuit Etymology A Hobby horse is a wooden or Wickerwork toy made to be A personal computer Game (also known as a computer game or simply PC game) is a Video game played on a Personal computer, rather A Book is a set or collection of written printed illustrated or blank sheets made of Paper, Parchment, or other material usually fastened together Shopping is the examining of Goods or services from Retailers with intent to purchase at that time A kite is a flying tethered object that depends upon the tension of a tethering system Music is an Art form in which the medium is Sound organized in Time. Sport is an Activity that is governed by a set of rules or Customs and often engaged in competitively Travel is the change in location of people on a trip through the means of Transport from one location to another Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel Recreational drug use is the use of Psychoactive drugs for Recreational purposes rather than for work, medical or spiritual purposes Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. Yoga ( Sanskrit: योग, IAST: yóga, joːgə refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India, to the The Internet is a global system of interconnected Computer networks Theme park is the generic term for a collection of rides and other Entertainment attractions assembled for the purpose of entertaining a large group Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. Snow skiing is a group of sports utilizing Skis as primary equipment Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a Snow -covered slope on a Snowboard attached to a participant's feet using a special boot set into a mounted binding Bungee jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord Parachuting, also known as skydiving is where a person jumps from enough height so that he can deploy a fabric Parachute and land safely History See also History of hang gliding Summary: Hang gliding existed in China perhaps by the 4th century AD according to the writing of the Paintball is a sport in which players eliminate opponents from play by hitting them with dye-filled breakable oil and gelatin paintballs usually shot from a carbon dioxide or compressed-gas Rock climbing is a Sport in which participants climb up or across natural rock formations or man-made rock walls with the goal of reaching the Backpacking (in US tramping, trekking, or bushwalking in other countries combines Hiking and camping in a single Canyoning (known as canyoneering in the US is traveling in Canyons using a variety of techniques that may include Walking, Scrambling, Caving or spelunking is the recreational Sport of exploring Caves In contrast Speleology is the scientific study of caves and the cave BASE jumping is involving the use of a Parachute or the sequenced use of a Wingsuit and parachute to jump from fixed objects--with the parachute unopened at the jump Adventure travel is a type of Tourism involving Exploration or Travel to remote exotic and possibly hostile areas where the traveler should "expect
Notes
- ^ Wildland Recreation Management: Module One: Meanings, Concepts, and Values. Parks and Recreation Management Program, Arizona State University (2000). Arizona State University ( ASU) is the largest public Research university in the United States under a single administration with total student Retrieved on 2007-06-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the
- ^ a b Sheila B. Blume. Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Encyclopedia of Occupational Health and Safety. Retrieved on 2007-06-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries “Customs that dictate alcohol use persist in other work too, such as the “three martini” business lunch, and the expectation that groups of workers will stop at the neighbourhood pub or tavern for a few convivial rounds of drinks at the end of the work day. ”
- ^ Claudia Wallis (1983-06-06). Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Stress: Can We Cope?. Time. Retrieved on 2007-06-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the
- ^ CPRP Exam. National Recreation and Park Association (2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the
External links
- Recreation.gov website
- National Recreation and Park Association website
- Washington State Professional Recreation website