The word Recreation comes from the Latin Recreatĭo, action and effect of recreating so it can refer to creating something new, but mostly the term recreation is applied to amuse, entertain or cheer up a certain group of people through activities that They distract from everyday obligations. Recreation is therefore an activity that can be considered therapy for the body and mind, although leisure is relaxation, they can be related.
Psychologists specializing in the subject affirm that Recreation is essential to maintain a balance between duties, responsibility and burdens with the physical and mental health of the individual. Among the more traditional recreational activities, those that are carried out outdoors can be mentioned. Fishing, going to the park, visiting the beach, the cinema, the theater, for example, are considered ways to have fun or distract yourself. Another important source of recreation is sports, they are activities that in public or on television bring people together to share and have fun as spectators.
In conclusion, recreation is a term that encompasses all kinds of fun and inner peace useful to maintain stable the psychological structure of the human being, as well as physical health, trying to avoid exploitation at work or in studies, recreation plays a role very important in society, since thanks to it, communities can promote culture and create environments of harmony and optimal communication to sustain a favorable development for society.
