Recreation

al
activities
 OVERVIEW
A review of current literature indicates that
people who participate in sports club and
organized recreational activities enjoy better
mental health, are more alert, and more resilient
against stresses of modern living.
 Physical Activity
and Mental Health
 Being physically active:

ts a ga i ns t • Re d u c e s t he
• Protec e c rea se s
he a l t h • D sym pt o m s o f
me n t al s i on i n
de pres s t n a t al
problems a d u l t s po
older depression
 Goals of this Class
f e c ti v e a s p r o v e s
• Is as e f • Im
a t i o n fo r self - e s te e m
m e d i c e
d c o gn it i v
m il d t o an
t i o n i n
mod e r a t e func
n d n g p e o p l e
anxiet y a y o u
depr e s s io n
Playing sport
reduces Benefits of
psychological • People who being
distress by participate in physically fit
sports clubs
• 34% - 1 to 3 and organized
times a week recreational
• 47% - 4+ activity enjoy
times a week better mental
health
 COGNITIVE
FUNCTION

• SOCIAL • SOCIAL • SOCIAL

SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT
• SOCIAL • SOCIAL • SOCIAL
NETWORKS NETWORKS NETWORKS
• SOCIAL • SOCIAL • SOCIAL
COHESION COHESION COHESION

REDUCTIO
N OF
OBESITY
RECREATIO
N Anything that is simulating and
rejuvenating for an individual.
Some people enjoys nature hikes,
others are mountain climbing. The
idea behind these activities is to
expand the mind and the body in a
positive and healthy way.
 • It relaxes your
RECREATIO mind and body.
N • It relieves your
day to day tension
• Universal need of
man
 VALUES
DERIVED FROM
RECREATION
PHYSICAL
AND
HEALTH
GROWTH
MENTAL
HEALTH
EMOTIONAL
STABILITY
SOCIAL
FITNESS
PSYCHOLOGICA
L AWARENESS
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Thank You!
Do you have any questions for me
before we go?