21. RECREATION INSTITUTIONS

A) RECREATION INSTITUTIONS:

The recreation institutions stands for an interrelated set of roles and norms that. Full fill the needs of a society in the field of recreation.

Recreation means network of activities in which people are engaged in for pleasure and relaxation.

Some common forms of recreation are:

1. Amusement e.g., drama, movies etc…
2. Hobbies.
3. Sports and Games.
4. Play.

B) TYPES OF RECREATIONS:

1. Formal.
2. Informal.
3. Games.
4. Play.
5. Active.
6. Passive.
7. Organized.
8. Unorganized.
9. Indoor.
10. Outdoor

1. FORMAL: In this, the winner and loser and defined by rules and regulation e.g.) Cricket Football.
2. INFORMAL: In this type the rules and regulation are defined e.g., radio, TV etc…
3. GAMES: They are controlled by set of rules and regulations and comprises decide the game according to rules and with in fixed time in ground.
4. PLAY: In place the rules and regulations and umpires do not take seriously.
5. ACTIVE: When a person participate physically in the recreation for pleasure e.g., hunting, Fishing etc…
6. PASSIVE: In this type, individual does not participate physically e.g. watching games, listening to radio etc…
7. ORGANISED: In this type recreation is organized regulate by formal bodies e.g.: Hyderabad City cricket association etc…
8. UNORGANIZED: Here recreation is not organized or regulate by any formal body.
9. INDOOR: It is an activity performed inside place e.g., Chess, Carum, Cards etc…
10. OUTDOOR: It is an activity performed out side in the open field e.g. Cricket, Hockey etc…

C) FUNCTION OF RECREATIONAL INSTITUTIONS:

1. They provide good past time.
2. Provide relaxation from hard work.
3. Help to build physique.
4. They build personality.
5. Keeps person in good physical, mental and social health.
6. Provide happiness and Love among society members.
7. Promote s sense of co-operation and spirit.
8. Decreases late of conflict and crimes.

D) RECREATIONAL FOUND IN PAKISTAN:

Recreational Found in Rural Areas:

1. Games like kabaddi, Wrestling, Playing Cards etc…
2. Fares.
3. Theatres.
4. Moving talkies.
5. Story telling.
6. Songs.
7. Seasonal Festivals.
8. Circuses.
9. Radio.

Recreational Found in Urban Areas:

1. Games like e.g. Cricket, Hockey etc…
2. Radio.
3. Television.
4. Newspapers.
5. Books and Magazines.
6. Theatres.
7. Movies.
8. Singing and Dancing.
9. Visit to historical places and Zoo.
10. Museum.
11. National celebration.
12. Exhibition.