Recreational activities

Recreational activities

1. Recreational activities Miss Ambreen DHPT-FAHS UOL

2. Recreation Recreation  is an activity of  leisure , leisure being discretionary time.  The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology.

3. Recreation  Recreational activities are often done for  enjoyment ,  amusement , or  pleasure  and are considered to be " fun ".

4. Recreation The term  recreation   appears to have been used in English first in the late 14th century, first in the sense of "refreshment or curing of a sick person and derived turn from Latin ( re : "again",  creare : "to create, bring forth, beget").

5. Prerequisites to leisure or recreational activities : Humans spend their time in  activities of daily living , work, sleep, social duties, and leisure , the latter time being free from prior commitments to physiologic or social needs, a prerequisite of recreation.

6. Prerequisites to leisure or recreational activities : Leisure has increased with increased longevity and, for many, with decreased hours spent for physical and economic survival, yet others argue that time pressure has increased for modern people, as they are committed to too many tasks.

7. Continued.. Other factors that account for an increased role of recreation are affluence, population trends, and increased commercialization of recreational offerings .

8. Continued.. While one perception is that leisure is just "spare time", time not consumed by the necessities of living, another holds that leisure is a force that allows individuals to consider and reflect on the values and realities that are missed in the activities of daily life, thus being an essential element of personal development and civilization.

9. Recreational Activities: Recreational activities can be communal or solitary, active or passive, outdoors or indoors, healthy or harmful, and useful for society or detrimental.

10. Continued.. A significant section of recreational activities are designated as  hobbies which are activities done for pleasure on a regular basis.

11. Continued.. A list of typical activities could be almost endless including most human activities, a few examples being reading, playing or listening to music, watching movies or TV, gardening, hunting, sports, studies, and travel.

12. Continued.. Some recreational activities - such as gambling, recreational drug use, or delinquent activities - may violate societal norms and laws.

13. Recreational activities and health Recreation has many health benefits, and, accordingly, Therapeutic Recreation has been developed to take advantage of this effect.

14. Recreational activities and health The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) is the nationally recognized credentialing organization for the profession of Therapeutic Recreation.

15. Recreational activities and health Professionals in the field of Therapeutic Recreation who are certified by the NCTRC are called "Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists".

16. Recreational activities and health The job title "Recreation Therapist" is identified in the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Occupation Outlook. Such therapy is applied in  rehabilitation , psychiatric facilities for youth and adults, and in the care of the elderly, the disabled, or people with chronic diseases. 

17. Continued… Recreational physical activity is important to reduce obesity, and the risk of osteoporosis and of cancer, most significantly in men that of colon and prostate, and in women that of the breast.

18. Continued.. However , not all malignancies are reduced as  outdoor recreation  has been linked to a higher risk of  melanoma .

19. Recreation as career A recreation specialist would be expected to meet the recreational needs of a community or assigned interest group.

20. Recreation as career Educational institutions offer courses that lead to a degree as a  Bachelor of Arts  in recreation management.

21. Recreation as career People with such degrees often work in parks and recreation centers in towns, on community projects and activities.

22. Recreation as career Networking with instructors, budgeting, and evaluation of continuing programs are common job duties.

23. Recreation as career In the United States, most  states  have a professional organization for  continuing education  and  certification  in recreation management.

24. Recreation as career The  National Recreation and Park Association  administers a certification program called the CPRP (Certified Park and Recreation Professional) that is considered a national standard for professional recreation specialist practices.

25. Recreational activities: Sports Games Picnic Drama Leisure& hobbies Music Play