BENEFITS AND IMPORTANCE

1. RECREATION
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2. WHAT IS RECREATION
• Physical or mental activity pursued primarily for pleasure.
• An activity, such as a game or hobby, that is pursued primarily for pl
easure.
• refreshment by means of some pastime, agreeable exercise, or the l
ike.
• a pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation
and enjoyment.

3. TYPES OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
• 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)

4. EXAMPLES
• Hiking and camping
• Hunting and fishing
• Canoeing, kayaking and rafting
• Sailing and motor boating
• Biking
• Rock Climbing
• Horseback riding
• Skiing
• Restoration and conservation
volunteering
• Running
• Scuba Diving
• Skating
• Surfing

5. BENEFITS AND IMPORTANCE OF RECREATION
• Economic Value
• Physical Benefits of Recreation
• Mental Health Improvements
• Leisure Lowers Stress and Depression
• Improving the Quality of your Life
• Social Importance
• Build family unity
• Control weight, look better, build strong bodies
• Diminish chance of disease
• Build self-esteem
• Reduce stress
• Promote sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Eliminate loneliness
• Increase community pride
• Meet friends
• Lower health care costs
• Boost economy
• Generate revenue
• Enhance relationship skills
• Offer place for social interaction
• Provide space to enjoy nature

6. • Brings people together, providing
opportunities for social interaction.
• Empowers, inspires and motivates
individuals.
• Provides work/life balance.
• Sport and recreation clubs are the hub of
community life, especially in the regions.
• Helps to sustain the environment through
protecting open space and natural areas.
• Contributes to higher levels of self-esteem
and self-worth.
• Creates opportunities for, and promotes,
volunteering.
• Provides a vehicle for inclusion, drawing
together people of different races, religions
and cultures.
• Reduces pollution – promotes use of active
modes of transport like walking and cycling.
• Creates positive alternatives to youth
offending, antisocial behavior and crime.
• Healthy workers are more productive and
take less sick days.
• Contributes to social capital.
• Eases pressure on the health system.
• Improves mental health.
• Kids who participate learn better and are
more likely to enjoy school.
• Keeps kids away from the TV or computer
screen!
• Binds families and communities through
shared experiences.
• Can help to prevent cardiovascular disease,
diabetes and some cancers.
• Reduces obesity.
• Great opportunities for networking.
• Contributes to lifelong learning.
• Economic growth through business
investment, employment, major events and
tourism.
• Galvanizes communities in times of need.
• Tones and strengthens the body.
• Fosters community pride.
• Provides a sense of belonging.
• Develops life skills and leadership abilities.
• Promotes a healthy, active lifestyle.
• Creates employment opportunities.
• Helps shape our national character and pride