Motivators, Benefits, and Barriers to Leisure and Recreation

Lesson Two: Motivators, Benefits and Barriers to Leisure and Recreation

Introduction

Individuals' needs, goals, wants, or urges are referred to as motivation. Each person may have diverse reasons for pursuing leisure and recreational activities. Individual preferences are usually the established motivators for choosing leisure and recreational activities influenced by the people around them or other external causes. This lesson will go through some of the established motivators for choosing leisure and recreational activities.

Physical Motivators

Physical motivators are those that are tied to one's physical well-being. Individuals' physical health is improved by engaging in active recreational hobbies such as sports and games, exercise and fitness dances, or moderate kinds of exercise such as gardening and strolling.

The following are some physical motivators for leisure and recreation:

One. It promotes physical health - physical activities and recreational activities provide a holistic approach to the health of a person.

Two. Body Image - for fitness enthusiasts, participating in active recreational activities such as sports and outdoor adventure improves their body image and confidence as well as physical strength.

Three. A means to avoid or manage diseases - According to the Department of Health, the leading cause of morbidity in the Philippines are heart and lung related diseases such as pneumonia. Physical activity and recreation have been shown to aid in the management of such conditions and increase person's overall well-being.

Four. Weight Management - Obesity affects more than one-third of adults in the United States. According to White, beaches can considerably reduce obesity among adults simple recreational activities in natural environments such as woodlands, green parks and beaches can considerably reduce obesity among adults.