The Study on Value of Recreational Sports Activity of Urban Communities
Abstract: According to the
WHO, health is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, but a state of
complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Recreational sports
activities particularly for urban communities could be used as a life style,
because it may considered balance individual condition between physical,
spiritual and social needs. This study aims to describe and investigate: 1) the
reason why recreational sports become urban society choice as weekend
activities and holiday activities, 2) the type of recreational sport activities
done by urban communities, 3) the value of individuals physical and
psychosocial aspects,4) potential space for individual who do recreational
sport activities. This research used ethnographic study with empirical and
theoretical approaches. We conclude that the recreational sport activities as
an option activity for the urban community, and is quite representative to
facilitate the needs of sport cultures, and a sense of concern for the
environment which useful in maintaining health.
Keywords: Recreational sports;
Value; Urban communities
Author: Endang Sri Hanani
Journal Code: jpkesmasgg170060
