Anything that is stimulating and rejuvenating for an individual.
• The idea behind these activities is to expand the mind and body in a positive and healthy way.
recreation
an activity which is carried on within leisure for purpose of pleasure, satisfaction and
and self
expression.
• done for rivalry, fulfilment and enjoyment.
• more of rivalry or competition rather than recreation.
play
iS
a
spontaneous physical activity for children while
play
is re-creative, organized, relaxing activity for adults.
recreation
iS
a
spontaneous physical activity for children while
play
characteristics of recreation
it is an activity as opposed to idleness
-recreation occurs in leisure
-choice of activity is voluntary
-recreation provides enjoyment
-recreation at all best is re-creative
values derived from recreation
physical health and growth
emotional stability
social fitness
psychological awareness
characteristics of recreation
it is an activity as opposed to idleness
-recreation occurs in leisure
-choice of activity is voluntary
-recreation provides enjoyment
-recreation at all best is re-creative
types of recereational activities
Physical
social
cultural
intellectual
physical recreational act
minor sports
group games
camping
outing
social recreational
social dancing
parties
parlor games
participation
cultural
arts and club
music ministries
theater arts
dance troupes
writing and painting
intellectual
song
poetry
jingle
short story writing
puzzle
board games
three recreational activities to enrich your life
yoga
hiking
team sports