Different Types of Recreational Activities
Different Types of Recreational Activities
Different Types of Recreational Activities
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
THE BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
Participation in recreation and sports activities can have many benefits for both the individual and community. These
include:
health promotion and disease prevention – recreation and sports activities are an enjoyable and effective way to
improve health and well-being; they can relieve stress, increase fitness, improve physical and mental health, and prevent
the development of chronic diseases, such as heart disease;
skills development – physical and social skills are some of the many skills that can be developed through participation in
recreation and sports activities;
awareness raising, reduction of stigma and social inclusion – recreation and sports activities are a powerful, low-cost
means to foster greater inclusion of people with disabilities; they bring people of all ages and abilities together for
enjoyment, and provide people with disabilities the opportunity to demonstrate their strengths and abilities, and promote a
positive image of disability;
international peace and development – sport is a universal language that can be used as a powerful tool to promote
peace, tolerance and understanding by bringing people together across boundaries, cultures and religions.
empowerment – recreation and sports activities can empower people with disabilities by positively influencing their self-
confidence and self-esteem.
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