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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.
Subjects: Sports and Exercise Medicine.
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