Rodnie Jade E.

Alvarez

BSIT 4

Recreation - activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.

Leisure - has often been defined as a quality of experience or as free time. Free time is time
spent away from business, work, job hunting, domestic chores, and education, as well as
necessary activities such as eating and sleeping.

Play - A physical or mental leisure activity that is undertaken purely for enjoyment or
amusement and has no other objective

What are the functions of leisure?

Participating in leisure and recreation activities can help you better manage stress and reduce
depression. Leisure provides you the chance to find balance in your life; it also puts you in
control of how you're spending your time, which is an important consideration because you
may feel overwhelmed by obligations.

Key concepts of 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. Recreational activities
are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun".

Objectives of Recreation

Enjoyment, socialization, and the development of your personality.

Kinds of Recreational activities

 Hiking and camping

 Hunting and fishing
 Canoeing, kayaking and rafting
 Sailing and motorboating
 Biking
 Rock Climbing
 Horseback riding
 Skiing
 Restoration and conservation volunteering

Categories of Recreation

 Physical activities (sports, games, fitness, etc.)

 Social activities (parties, banquets, picnics, etc.)
 Camping and outdoor activities (day camps, resident camps, backpacking, float trips,
etc.)
 Arts and crafts activities (painting, scrapbooking, ceramics, woodworking, etc.)
 Dramatic activities (plays, puppetry, skits, etc.)
 Musical activities (singing, bands, etc.)
 Cultural activities (art appreciation, music appreciation, panels, discussion groups, etc.)
 Service activities (fun in doing things for others)