physical recreation

Physical activity pursued for enjoyment and to refresh health and spirits. Physical recreation is usually more purposeful and planned than play, but tends to be less organized than competitive sport. Nevertheless, some highly competitive sports are pursued as recreation, in which case the main motivation for taking part is to gain refreshment and not to compete. See also play and sport.

Physical activity pursued for enjoyment and to refresh health or spirits. Physical recreation is usually more purposeful and planned than play, but it tends to have a limited organizational structure. Some highly competitive and organized sports are pursued as recreation, but the main purpose of participation is to gain refreshment, not to compete. See also leisure, sport.