Recreation Terminology

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Recreation Terminology

• RECREATION
• LEISURE
• FREE TIME

• PLAY
• WORK

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The Pyramid of Mans Use of Leisure

• Creative Participation
• Active Participation
• Emotional Participation
• Escape from Monotony
• Excesses
• Delinquency
• Crime

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Theories Why do we Recreate?

• Early Theories
• Surplus-Energy Theory
• Recreation Theory
• Instinct-Practice Theory
• Catharsis Theory
• Recapitulation Theory

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Theories-Continued

• Later Theories
• Relaxation Theory
• Compensation Theory
• Generalization Theory
• Self-Expression Theory

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Theories-Continued

• Optimal Arousal Theory
• Competence-Effectance Theory
• Play as Escape from Social Reality
• Learning Theory
• Recreation as Religious Experience

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Benefits of Recreation-Community

• Reduces crime and delinquency
• Connects family
• Enhances cultural harmony
• Provides outlets for conflict resolution
• Supports youth
• Offers lifelines for elderly

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Benefits of Recreation-Individual

• Live longer
• Reduces risk of stress related disease
• Increases self esteem
• Feelings of safety and security
• Sense of social belonging
• Eliminates boredom and loneliness
• Creates balance between work and play

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Benefits of Recreation-Economic

• Increases tourism
• Enhances land and property value
• Business retention
• Revenue generator
• Self supporting programs
• Reduces vandalism and crime