Topic 11: Types and styles of recreation

Our daily life is often organized into four time periods

There are various types and styles of recreation and each style will be specific, so they are

divided as follows

1. Hobby is a sort of recreation but it does not mean that all kinds of recreation are hobbies such as collecting stamps, collecting pictures, gardening etc.

2. Playing indoor sports such as chess, outdoor sports such as football, volley ball or other sports such as swimming, bowling etc. However, playing sports as occupation is not recreation.

3. Playing music, every type of music is recreation.

4. Rhythmic activities such as Ram Wong, dance, folk dance and social dance etc. are recreation.

5. Acting in plays, movies and other performances not done as a professional are recreation.

6. Arts and handicrafts such as needlework, weaving, making artificial flowers, painting etc. are recreation.

7. Conveying meaning such as reading novels or writing books is recreation.

8. Excursions such as sightseeing etc. are recreation.

9. Club activities such as joining a stamp collector club, music club etc. are recreation.

Choosing activities that are appropriate toan individual’s preferences and lifestyle not only help that person to relax both physically and mentally but also may cause other results such as meeting new friends, getting extra income etc.