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AND WELLNESS
“Don’t drop out, drop in.
Don’t cop out, compete.
Don’t exit, excel.”
“the time when you are not working or doing other duties.”
“the refreshment of one’s mind or body after work through activity that amuses or
stimulates.”
Middle class
Modeled upper class
Playing the piano, singing, and
drama
Upper class
Enjoyed many forms of recreation
Bird watching, fishing, cricket, polo,
and hunting
Roaring 20s
People began to recognize the need to enjoy leisure time
Present
Although technology can provide hours of recreation, it does not
necessarily promote a healthy and active lifestyle
Recent Developments
Shift in recreation priorities from working long hours