Science and recreation
A hundred years ago recreation was not a skill
and science had nothing to do with recreation except that some
recreation was done outside, which is part of natural science. Well,
those beliefs have dramatically changed. We look at recreation as a
skill now and we rely on science to help us improve our ability to
perform in a productive, efficient, and resourceful way. Exercise which
was once considered only recreation is now a skill, and Exercise
Science is the study of that skill, which is part of the field of
"Sports Medicine" (Mark Howard, 2009).
The old definition of recreation, which was just to have fun has been
completely remodeled by our thoughts about it. In the quest to be the
best we can be in everything we do, recreation now includes a
scientific list of does and don’ts as far as health issues,
competitive spirit and the ability to learn something about ourselves.
Fun has dropped down the list and is suffering from the altitude
change.
Kid’s look
forward to recreation but the new definition and the science of
recreation itself has changed what they believe that skill is.
Recreation now means the skill of doing nothing, but even when they do
nothing, science gets involved. There are always science questions
about the nature of doing nothing. What benefits can come from nothing?
Is this nothing a habit that is creating mental issues, which will
affect the ability of that kid to be a contributing adult who learns
how to perform the skill of recreation the right way; right meaning
scientifically?
Adults who do nothing don’t produce and recreation these days is
about producing something that will advance society, by setting records
and conforming to rigid beliefs about ourselves. Maybe it’s time
to change the definition of recreation again and add a science that
puts the fun back on top of the list.
"At the turn of the 21st century the newest revolution in the workplace is a technological revolution that has seen workers replaced by technology and newer technology added to the products we buy every day." (Alan Yard, 2009)
Technology Creates Its Own Recreational Toys - featuring article
There is always that phase in the creation of
new technology where anything can be considered a recreational item
just because of the novelty of the new technology. For example, when
the first robot vacuum cleaners were introduced they sold in large
numbers because of the novelty of the technology. Once people attempted
to put these neat new gadgets into practical situations they began to
realize that while it was a neat idea the technology still needs work
before there can be any practical use for the product.
People are always fascinated with new technology and when something
based on new technology is released there can be a large amount of hype
created around the release of the product that can get people to
purchase the product whether they need it or not. Even products in what
seems to be endless development can still captivate the world’s
attention when even the slightest advance is made. To see an example of
this one only needs to see the furor created every time a Japanese
company introduces a new robot function that brings robot seemingly one
step closer to being human. A robot able to kick a soccer ball caused
an international media frenzy for days.
Science is serious business for some and a source for new toys for most
and that seems to be what keeps funding future scientific endeavors.
People never seem to tire of watching the newest scientific advancement
being rolled out and if that advancement can add to someone’s
recreational experience then it gets even more attention. When the
first in-car DVD player was introduced it caused quite a sensation and
the sensation lasted until the first in-car video game system was
introduced some time later. Science moves fast and that is just as well
because the public’s attention span is not very long.
Definition of basketball
"Basketball is a competitive team sport where two teams each consisting of twelve players with five playing at a time, attempt to score points by throwing or “shooting” a ball through the opposing team’s basket." (basketball, 2009.)
Science in health
Where would we be without scientific discoveries in health
domain. I said definitelly not here. "Science has allowed us to have a
better understanding of how the human
body works and how the environment, food, and activities affect us.
Science has given us the ability to lengthen life-spans, and cure
diseases that were once considered deadly." (How
Science can improve health, 2009)
Science in your home
"Burglars essentially operate under the criteria of two
things: stealth
and speed. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and
most law enforcement agencies, a burglars primary goal is to be able to
steal from residence without being seen or caught. The second factor
that plays into a burglar's mind is how fast he or she can commit the
crime. If a home does not meet this criteria, the likelihood for a
break-in drops by over 90 percent." (Fred Stone, 2009)
Now that you know this two things you should think about alarms and other safety devices that could help you protect your home and yourself. Login to google and find company with latest scientific achievements in field of home security and get yourself latest alarm. Don't by a gun, that is bad idea, and can cause injuries, I don't recommend this.
Student, (student photo)
SciRecreation references
Alan Yard, 2009
Referencing "At the turn of the 21st century the newest revolution in
the workplace
is a technological revolution that has seen workers replaced by
technology and newer technology added to the products we buy every day."
Retrieved on 06.04.2009.
From http://science-industry.com/
Author unknown, 2009
Referencing two sentences from "How Science can improve health"
Retrieved on 19.02.2009.
From http://science-health.com/
Author unknown, 2009
Referencing first sentence from "Basketball"
Retrieved on 25.08.2009.
From http://myolympictickets.co.uk/
Fred Stone, 2009
Referencing paragraph from "Home Security Tips"
Retrieved on 22.05.2009.
From http://science-security.com/
Mark Howard, 2009
Referencing Sports Medicine
Retrieved on 13.01.2009.
From http://science-training.com
student photo, 2009
Retrieved on 30.06.2009.
From Fernstudium website http://www.euro-FH.de