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Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. [1] The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology . [ 2 ] Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment , amusement , or pleasure and are considered to be " fun ".
People desire less free time if they are uncertain of their economic future, or if their job is their central interest. [2] During the second half of the twentieth century, watching television became a major leisure activity, causing a substantial decrease in the time dedicated to other activities; in the early 1970s the average American had 4 ...
A man relaxing on a couch Leisure time swimming at an oasis. Leisure has often been defined as a quality of experience or as free time. [1] [2] Free time is time spent away from business, work, job hunting, domestic chores, and education, as well as necessary activities such as eating and sleeping. Leisure as an experience usually emphasizes ...
The history of sports extends back to the Ancient world in 7000 BC. The physical activity that developed into sports had early links with warfare and entertainment . [ 1 ]
On his deathbed, William Henry “Chick” Webb asked his friend and physician, Dr. Ralph J. Young, to carry out the dream he wouldn’t live to see: Raise money for a recreation center for Black ...
The modern period has been a period of significant development in the fields of science, politics, warfare, and technology. It has also been an Age of Discovery and globalization. During this time, the European powers and later their colonies, strengthened its political, economic, and cultural colonization of the rest of the world. It also ...
Nash's pyramid suggests that recreation is a ‘need’ because it provides the intellectual and emotional stimulation required by humans. The pyramid orders activities according to their opportunity for personal growth. It begins at a neutral level which describes activities used to "kill time. [2]" Any activity falling in the above three ...
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