2. Recreation
Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being
discretionary time.
The "need to do something for recreation" is an
essential element of human biology and psychology.
4. Recreation
The term recreation appears to have been used in
English first in the late 14th century, first in the sense
of "refreshment or curing of a sick person and derived
turn from Latin (re: "again", creare: "to create, bring
forth, beget").
5. Prerequisites to leisure or recreational activities:
Humans spend their time in activities of daily
living, work, sleep, social duties, and leisure, the latter
time being free from prior commitments to physiologic
or social needs, a prerequisite of recreation.
6. Prerequisites to leisure or recreational activities:
Leisure has increased with increased longevity and, for
many, with decreased hours spent for physical and
economic survival, yet others argue that time pressure
has increased for modern people, as they are committed
to too many tasks.
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Other factors that account for an increased role of
recreation are affluence, population trends, and
increased commercialization of recreational offerings.
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While one perception is that leisure is just "spare time", time
not consumed by the necessities of living, another holds that
leisure is a force that allows individuals to consider and
reflect on the values and realities that are missed in the
activities of daily life, thus being an essential element of
personal development and civilization.
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A significant section of recreational activities
are designated as hobbies which are activities
done for pleasure on a regular basis.
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A list of typical activities could be almost
endless including most human activities, a few
examples being reading, playing or listening to
music, watching movies or TV, gardening,
hunting, sports, studies, and travel.
13. Recreational activities and health
Recreation has many health benefits, and,
accordingly, Therapeutic Recreation has been
developed to take advantage of this effect.
14. Recreational activities and health
The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
Certification (NCTRC) is the nationally recognized
credentialing organization for the profession of
Therapeutic Recreation.
15. Recreational activities and health
Professionals in the field of Therapeutic Recreation who
are certified by the NCTRC are called "Certified
Therapeutic Recreation Specialists".
16. Recreational activities and health
The job title "Recreation Therapist" is identified in
the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Occupation Outlook. Such
therapy is applied in rehabilitation, psychiatric
facilities for youth and adults, and in the care of the
elderly, the disabled, or people with chronic diseases.
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Recreational physical activity is important to reduce
obesity, and the risk of osteoporosis and of cancer,
most significantly in men that of colon and
prostate, and in women that of the breast.
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However, not all malignancies are reduced as outdoor
recreation has been linked to a higher risk
of melanoma.
19. Recreation as career
A recreation specialist would be expected to meet the
recreational needs of a community or assigned interest
group.
20. Recreation as career
Educational institutions offer courses that lead to a
degree as a Bachelor of Arts in recreation management.
21. Recreation as career
People with such degrees often work in parks and
recreation centers in towns, on community projects
and activities.
23. Recreation as career
In the United States, most states have a professional
organization for continuing
education and certification in recreation management.
24. Recreation as career
The National Recreation and Park
Association administers a certification program called
the CPRP (Certified Park and Recreation Professional)
that is considered a national standard for professional
recreation specialist practices.
