Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Play, recreation and work

By Helen George


Recreation activities are those that: people undertake for enjoyment in their own free time, people undertake by voluntarily allocating resources (time, money, equipment), may be an expression of the self-identity of many people, provide for the expression of distinct (recreational) sub-cultures and It may be essential to the quality of life of many people.

Recreation will mean different things to different people. What is recreation to one person may indeed be work to another. Stress-related disease, a breakdown of community, and a decrease in the physical and emotional health status have become serious concerns in the country. Healthy lifestyle choices that include involvement in positive recreation, leisure, and fitness opportunities have been shown to enhance the health and well being of individuals and the communities in which they live.

Competitive versions of some of the above activities also exist. The choice of hours for recreation is, however for employees is restricted by the requirements of, and agreements with, the employer (working time), and for students restricted by school hours. For people with their own business it is also restricted by the requirements of the work, such as the opening hours of the business based on wishes of customers, laws, and customs.

Traditionally music and dance serve as recreation in many cultures, as do sports, hobbies, games (playing) and tourism. Watching TV and listening to music are common forms of recreation, or rather leisure. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure. Forest recreation includes the use and enjoyment of a forest or wild land setting, including heritage landmarks, developed facilities, and other biophysical features.

The activities which are relaxing to humans or provide diversions from their normal routine can be considered as recreational activities. The weekend is typically a time for recreation. Traditionally music and dance serve as recreation in many cultures, as do sports, hobbies, games (playing) and tourism. Watching TV and listening to music are common forms of recreation, or rather leisure.




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