Recreation
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| [[Image:Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (1884-1886) - Seurat.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''[[A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte]]'' ([[1884]]-[[1886]]) - [[Georges Seurat]]]] | [[Image:Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (1884-1886) - Seurat.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''[[A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte]]'' ([[1884]]-[[1886]]) - [[Georges Seurat]]]] | ||
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| '''Recreation''' or '''[[fun]]''' is the use of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's [[body]] or [[mind]]. While [[leisure]] is more likely a form of [[entertainment]] or rest, recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing and diverting manner. As people in the world's wealthier regions lead increasingly [[sedentary lifestyle|sedentary life style]]s, the need for recreation has increased. The rise of so called [[active vacation]]s exemplifies this. | '''Recreation''' or '''[[fun]]''' is the use of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's [[body]] or [[mind]]. While [[leisure]] is more likely a form of [[entertainment]] or rest, recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing and diverting manner. As people in the world's wealthier regions lead increasingly [[sedentary lifestyle|sedentary life style]]s, the need for recreation has increased. The rise of so called [[active vacation]]s exemplifies this. | ||
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| * [[Recreation room]] | * [[Recreation room]] | ||
| * [[Recreation area]] | * [[Recreation area]] | ||
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Recreation or fun is the use of time in a manner designed for therapeutic refreshment of one's body or mind. While leisure is more likely a form of entertainment or rest, recreation is active for the participant but in a refreshing and diverting manner. As people in the world's wealthier regions lead increasingly sedentary life styles, the need for recreation has increased. The rise of so called active vacations exemplifies this.
See also
- Recreation room
- Recreation area
- National Recreation Area
- Adventure recreation
- Outdoor recreation
- Nude recreation
- Entertainment
- Work-life balance
- R&R (military)
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