Recreation

Recreation is an important part of human existence and takes many forms, which are naturally shaped by individual interests as well as the surrounding social construction. Recreational pursuits can be communal or solitary, energetic or passive, outside or inside, healthy or harmful, and beneficial or detrimental to society. A substantial portion of recreational activities are classified as hobbies, which are regular activities done for pleasure. Most human activities, including reading, playing or listening to music, viewing movies or TV, gardening, fine dining, hunting, sports, studies, and travel, are instances of typical activities.