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Biology/Natural Resources Management 2

Lecturer: Mr. Divan Catzim

Introduction To Recreation

Student: Naideline Meza

August 5th, 2022

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Recreation

Recreational activities are activities for joy, enjoyment, and pleasure that are done for

fun by persons anytime they have spare time rather than sleeping. It is necessary for all people. It

might be shared or alone, vibrant or boring, outside or inside, safe or dangerous. Recreation is a

leisure activity, with leisure being free time. The "want to do something for recreation" is a

fundamental component of human biology and psychology. Humans spend their time in activities

in everyday living, work, sleep, social duties, and leisure, the latter period being free from prior

commitments to physiologic or social requirements, a requirement of recreation.Recreation is a

fantastic treatment for illnesses that cannot be treated in any other way. It is a natural approach to

keep fit and healthy throughout your life. Recreation has various advantages, but some of the

most important include social benefits, energy replenishment, and improved life quality.

As a result, Social benefits assist you in meeting like-minded people and developing

positive relationships. People that have similar interests form a happy group that helps each other

promote themselves. The value of recreation is represented in the position you establish for

yourself. Opportunities for recreation can have a positive impact on our society. We are exposed

to a diverse set of social factors that influence how we live, work, and play. Participation in

recreational activities can help to improve these conditions. While the physical benefits of

recreational activities on health are well known, some of the social benefits of recreation are not.

Social benefits, such as increasing sustainability and lowering crime, have been extensively

researched. Numerous studies have found a correlation between engagement in outdoor leisure

and enhanced environmental sensitivity (PDF.n.d).

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Moving on, recreation refills the energy in the human body. Recreation activities are the

best mechanism to refill your energy and make you feel alive again. The human body needs

energy to function. Recreation is the best way to charge you up when you feel exhausted and

drained out. Therefore, Regular physical activity can help you build muscle and increase your

stamina. Exercise increases the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and improves the

efficiency of your cardiovascular system. And when your heart and lung health improves, you'll

have more energy to get through the day (Exercise: 7 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity,

2021).

Lastly, recreation improves your quality of life. Recreational activities help you build

self-esteem and confidence. It helps you enhance the quality of life by building a positive

self-image.Recreation provides a sense of independence that can help you feel less stressed. Your

active engagement in recreational activities increases positive energy, promotes a positive

temperament, and so relaxes you.These activities provide participants with instructional value.

They get abilities that they can apply in their daily life as a result of the engagement.

Recreational activities provide key skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving,

and coping (Brajsa-Zganec, 2011).

Recreational activities are widely popular across the globe. Some enjoy touring to

beautiful places around the world while others take interest in pursuing their hobbies as a means

of recreation. Be it of any sort, recreation needs to be made a vital component of the fast life of

the present times!No one would ever understand the importance of recreation till the time they

experience the values and benefits of it on their own. It is more fun embodied in the form of
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activities to refresh one's body and mind. While the form of recreation differs from person to

person, spending time doing something that excites your senses is an experience of its own.

Recreational activities range from the simple like listening to music to extreme sports such as

skydiving or parasailing. Excessive recreation is known as escapism, and it distracts you from

your main goal while also consuming your time. A well-balanced mix of work and recreation is

an excellent recipe for staying on track to success.

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References

PDF DOCUMENT.

https://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/management/upload/1536_ca-health_benefits_081505-2.
pdf

Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity. (2021, October 8). Mayo Clinic.

Retrieved September 5, 2022, from

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389

Brajsa-Zganec, A. (2011, April 30). ERIC - EJ919972 - Quality of Life and Leisure

Activities: How Do Leisure Activities Contribute to Subjective Well-Being?, Social

Indicators Research, 2011-May. ERIC. Retrieved September 5, 2022, from

https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ919972#:%7E:text=Through%20participation%20in%20leisure

%20activities,improve%20their%20quality%20of%20life.