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as a form of recreation, in the Vosges.
Recreation or
fun is the use of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's
body or mind. While leisure is more likely a form of entertainment or rest, recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing and diverting manner. As people in the world's wealthier regions lead increasingly
sedentary lifestyles, the need for recreation has increased. The rise of so called active vacations exemplifies this.
General description
Recreation, play, and fun are not the preserve of humans.
Play (activity) is essential for the development of skills, the most basic of which are motor skills in young creatures.
The choice of hours for recreation is, for employees, restricted by the requirements of, and agreements with, the employer (working time), and for students 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.
The weekend is usually a time for recreation, perhaps because in Judeo-Christian and
Islam cultures the weekend Sabbath is "the day of rest". Holidays are also a common time for recreation, though recreation may take place at virtually any time. Recreation commonly occurs during an individual's discretionary, or free, time.
Traditionally Olympics, music and dance serve as recreation in many cultures, as do sports,
hobbies, games and
tourism. On the other hand, watching Television, playing video games, and listening to music are common forms of leisure.
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, Taliban). 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 have been outlawed in certain regions, such as prohibitions against
sodomy in parts of the United States (though the Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled such laws unconstitutional in the Lawrence v. Texas case), while other forms of sex are acceptable. Another example is recreational drug use. In most of the world, responsible
alcoholic beverage 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. 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.
Health
Some individuals view recreation as largely non-productive, even trivial. Excessive recreation is not considered healthy, and may be labeled as
escapism. 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 in Christianity for the same purpose. 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 (medicine). According to research cited in Time (magazine), stress is a major factor in many of the leading causes of death in the United States.
Organized recreation
Recreation can become an organized activity of local governments and for-profit organizations. 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. Several U.S. state governments operate recreation programs for their
prison populations. Though controversial, these programs are intended to provide inmates with constructive use of their time through access to music, hobbies, crafts and exercise equipment. Other possible benefits include reduced healthcare costs and a lower recidivism rate. Private organised recreation is usually focused on a specific type of sport such as river rafting or
mountaineering.
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. Most U.S. states have a professional organization for continuing education and
professional certification in recreation management. 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.
Examples
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- Martial arts
- Yoga
- Using the Internet
- Visiting an amusement park
- Singing
- Video games
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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 (wilderness), canyoning,
caving,
BASE jumping and adventure tourism.
See also
Notes
External links
- Recreation.gov website
- National Recreation and Park Association website
- Washington State Professional Recreation website
- A list of Hobbies and Recreations
- List of recreational hobbies
as a form of recreation, in the Vosges.
Recreation or
fun is the use of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. While
leisure is more likely a form of
entertainment or rest, recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing and diverting manner. As people in the world's wealthier regions lead increasingly
sedentary lifestyles, the need for recreation has increased. The rise of so called active vacations exemplifies this.
General description
Recreation, play, and fun are not the preserve of humans. Play (activity) is essential for the development of skills, the most basic of which are motor skills in young creatures.
The choice of hours for recreation is, for employees, restricted by the requirements of, and agreements with, the employer (working time), and for students 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.
The weekend is usually a time for recreation, perhaps because in
Judeo-Christian and
Islam cultures the weekend Sabbath is "the day of rest".
Holidays are also a common time for recreation, though recreation may take place at virtually any time. Recreation commonly occurs during an individual's discretionary, or free, time.
Traditionally Olympics, music and
dance serve as recreation in many cultures, as do
sports, hobbies,
games and tourism. On the other hand, watching
Television, playing
video games, and listening to
music are common forms of
leisure.
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,
Taliban). 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 have been outlawed in certain regions, such as prohibitions against sodomy in parts of the United States (though the Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled such laws unconstitutional in the Lawrence v. Texas case), while other forms of sex are acceptable. Another example is recreational drug use. In most of the world, responsible
alcoholic beverage 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. 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.
Health
Some individuals view recreation as largely non-productive, even trivial. Excessive recreation is not considered healthy, and may be labeled as escapism. 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 in Christianity for the same purpose. 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 (medicine). According to research cited in
Time (magazine), stress is a major factor in many of the leading causes of death in the United States.
Organized recreation
Recreation can become an organized activity of
local governments and for-profit organizations. 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. Several
U.S. state governments operate recreation programs for their
prison populations. Though controversial, these programs are intended to provide inmates with constructive use of their time through access to music, hobbies, crafts and exercise equipment. Other possible benefits include reduced healthcare costs and a lower recidivism rate. Private organised recreation is usually focused on a specific type of sport such as river
rafting or
mountaineering.
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. Most U.S. states have a professional organization for
continuing education and
professional certification in recreation management. 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.
Examples
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- Dancing
- Food and drink
- Partying
- Hunting and fishing
- Hobbies
- Computer games
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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 (wilderness), canyoning, caving,
BASE jumping and adventure tourism.
See also
Notes
External links
- Recreation.gov website
- National Recreation and Park Association website
- Washington State Professional Recreation website
- A list of Hobbies and Recreations
- List of recreational hobbies
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