RECREATIONAL

SPORTS
COACH LITECKY
WHAT IS A RECREATIONAL
SPORT?
• Recreational sports are those activities where the primary purpose of the activity is participation.

• Related goals of recreational sports are… improved physical fitness, fun, social interaction, teamwork. Etc..

• Consider games, sports, and activates that do not require a minimum age to participate.

• Recreational sports are usually perceived as being less stressful, both physically and mentally, on those who
participate.

• Recreational sports are the most popular type of athletic activity undertaken throughout the world.
WHAT IS A RECREATIONAL
SPORT CONT.?
• Recreational sport is the aspect of overall fitness often promoted by government health agencies in a larger
social quest for better public health

• Participation in recreational sports in youth and adults is an advanced component to a healthy lifestyle that
leads to less serious illness such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity.

• The distinction between competitive and recreational sport is more often a matter of degree. Meaning the
sports can become as competitive or as lighthearted and friendly as one desires.
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF
REC. SPORTS?
• Stay active throughout your lifetime.

- Many sports you might have played in your youth may no longer be an option for exercise as we age

- Being active and moving can provide longer quality of life

- Great way to interact and be social with friends and family

- Ability to teach games and interact with loved ones

WHAT SPORTS CAN BE
CONSIDERED RECREATIONAL?
• POOL

• DARTS

• BAGS

• DISK GOLF

• GOLF

• BASKETBALL / MODIFIED GAMES OF BASKETBALL

• TABLE TENNIS

• FOOSEBALL

• YARD GAMES
RECREATIONAL SPORTS
CONT.
• Recreational sports can also help bolster the five C’s

-Confidence

-Competence

-Connections

-Character

-Caring

- At the heart of this is self esteem. An increased sense of self as a result of better social interaction, stronger
relationships, and higher overall performance.