Model airplanes are among the most popular recreational activities.
The action carried out by a living being or an entity can be called activity . Recreational , for its part, is an adjective that refers to that which offers recreation (entertainment, fun or distraction).
Recreational activities , in this way, are those actions that allow a person to entertain themselves or have fun . These are activities that an individual does not carry out out of obligation , but rather carries them out because they generate pleasure.
For example: "Collecting old bottles and gardening are my favorite recreational activities" , "We are going to have to think of some recreational activity for Tomás: otherwise, on vacation, he will be very bored" , "The activities Recreational activities on this river attract hundreds of people every weekend .
Hobbies, hobbies and sports
Hobbies can be considered recreational activities. When a person decides to do a crossword puzzle, complete a puzzle , or use a video game console, they are looking for recreation.
A hobby , such as philately or model airplanes, is also part of recreational activities as it allows the individual to relax and let go of the pressures and obligations of everyday life. This way you relax and minimize your stress level.
In the case of sports , they could be considered recreational activities when they are developed as a method of recreation. However, these disciplines are competitive: the athlete's goal is to achieve victory. That is why it is not necessary to define football or tennis , to name two sports, as recreational activities, unless they are played without considering the results or the search for results is taken as recreation.
The purpose of recreational activities is recreation.
Characteristics of recreational activities
Much has been written about recreational activities and in this regard another series of important aspects has been established:
-They must be voluntary and not forced or forced.
-They are synonymous with joy and happiness.
-They are done without expecting anything in return.
-They become a great tool to enjoy and have a great time, leaving aside obligations and commitments, whether work or family.
-They are a great, healthy and appropriate way for anyone to take advantage of their free time as they wish.
-They can be done individually or collectively.
Classification
There are numerous classifications that exist about recreational activities, highlighting some such as the following:
-There are scholars who fundamentally divide them into three groups: those related to tourism, cultural ones and the rest.
-There are also authors who consider that they can be classified into five large groups: sports, cultural, attendance at events that are previously scheduled, those related to natural spaces and those for pure recreation.
However, the most general classification is the one that groups them as follows:
-Those that take place outdoors.
-Those of manual and artistic creation.
-Recreational activities that translate into attendance at shows.
-Those that are socio-family type.
-There are also reading ones.
-Relaxation activities.
-The sports ones.
-Leisure recreational activities.
-Participatory cultural ones.
-The visits.
-What are audiovisual activities.
-Activities related to pastimes and hobbies.