RECREATION

Organized recreation Recreation during weekend along riverbanks in Japan Recreation can become an organized activity of local governments and for-profit enterprises. Local governments often create parks boards and/or community centers. Growing interest and funding via grants and taxation can result in an official parks and recreation department, which provides venues and staffing for organised sports, at-risk-youth activities, arts and crafts, and senior citizen activities. Several U.S. state governments operate recreation programs for their prison populations. Though controversial, these programs are intended to provide inmates with constructive use of their time through access to music, hobbies, crafts and exercise equipment. Other possible benefits include reduced healthcare costs and a lower recidivism rate. Private organised recreation is usually focused on a specific type of sport such as river rafting or mountaineering. Recreation as a career Becoming a recreation specialist often requires a bachelor of arts degree in recreation management. A recreation specialist would be expected to meet the recreational needs of a community or assigned interest group. People with such degrees often work in parks and recreation centers in towns, on community projects and activities. Networking with instructors, budgeting, and evaluation of continuing programs are common job duties. Most U.S. states have a professional organization for continuing education and certification in recreation management. The National Recreation and Park Association administers an examination called the CPRP (Certified Park and Recreation Professional) that is considered a national standard for professional recreation specialist practices.[3] Examples Computer games Cycling Dancing Eating and drinking Hobbies Hunting and fishing Kite flying Listening to music Martial arts Partying Pet ownership Reading a book Recreational drug use[1] Sexuality and Dating Shopping Singing Sports and exercise Travel and tourism Using the internet Video games Visiting an amusement park Watching movies Yoga In recent years, more 'exciting' forms of recreation have received more attention in the public eye, such as: skiing, snowboarding, bungee jumping, sky diving, hang gliding, paintball, rock climbing, backpacking, canyoning, caving, BASE jumping, adventure tourism and motorsport. References ^ a b Sheila B. Blume. "Alcohol and Drug Abuse". Encyclopedia of Occupational Health and Safety. Retrieved on 2007-06-18. "Customs that dictate alcohol use persist in other work too, such as the "three martini" business lunch, and the expectation that groups of workers will stop at the neighbourhood pub or tavern for a few convivial rounds of drinks at the end of the work day." ^ Claudia Wallis (1983-06-06). "Stress: Can We Cope?". Time. Retrieved on 2007-06-14. ^ "CPRP Exam". National Recreation and Park Association (2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-14. External links Look up recreation, fun in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Recreation.gov website National Recreation and Park Association website Washington State Professional Recreation website Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreation" Category: Recreation Hidden category: Semi-protected against vandalism

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