Active recreation
Physical or “active” recreation is a physical activity that a person voluntarily undertakes in their leisure time for the purpose of mental and/or physical satisfaction.
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It is often associated with fun and play.
Physical recreation is different from sport. The primary focus of sport is physical exertion, skill and/or hand-eye coordination. Sport also involves elements of competition where rules and patterns of behaviour governing the activity exist formally through organisations. Note that it is often not possible to classify activities as either sport or recreation as many activities can be undertaken as either.
People are more likely to be physically active if it provides them with personal satisfaction. Physical recreation therefore has an important role in increasing the physical activity levels of Western Australians.
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Active women
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Benefits of physical activity
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Coaching and officiating
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Costs of physical inactivity
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Cycling for physical activity
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High performance
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Incidental Physical Activity
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Indigenous participation
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Junior participation
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Less active population groups
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Motivators and barriers in physical activity
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Non-organised sport and physical activity
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Organised sport and physical activity
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Participation of australians aged 15 and over
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Senior participation
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Social trends
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Social trends summary
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Swimming
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Volunteers
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Walking for physical activity
