Leisure, Recreation and Sport

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Leisure, Recreation and Sport
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Leisure

• Free time
• What you choose to do depends on your culture,
  upbringing, social class and facilities.

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Chores 1h
Leisure 3h
Homework 2h
Sleeping 9h
School 6.5h
Travel 1h
Eating 1.5h
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Leisure Time has Increased

• Machines have taken over our jobs and speed up
  others.
• Labour saving devices have cut the time for
  household chores.
• We now live longer do to a better NHS.
• People just choose to work less or job-share.

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Recreation

• An activity that you do voluntarily in your
  leisure time.
• Physical recreation is where you choose a
  physical activity (rollerblading, gym, etc)
• This does not include professional sport.

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Why choose Physical Recreation

• Improve Health
• The Activity itself
• Social Reasons