voluntarily chosen - restore ones fro heavy obligatory work
natural expression of human interest and the needs to seek satisfaction during leisure
leisure
Latin word "licere" to be permitted freedom or opportunity to do something of value.
Carlson et al. (1963) unobligated hours available after caring for employment or the activities mandatory for self-maintenance.
two settings of recreation
indoor setting/manmade recreationa;
outdoor setting/nature outdoor rereational
indoor recreational activities
badminton
volleyball
dance
zumba dance
outdoor recreational activities
hiking
orienteering
3 parts of a day
existence time
subsistence time
free time
existence time
biological needs
subsistence time
economic purposes
free time
our wants
benefits of recreational
it relaxes our mind and body
it relieves our day-to-day tension
universal need of man
Do you need to be athletic to be able to participate in recreational activities?
No need to be physically fit. Outdoor recreation involves a lot of physical activity, but it does not require you to have athletic level of skills to be able to participate.
However, you need to be physically fit to be able to carry out the activity.