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leisure participation

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leisure participation,
a nursing outcome from the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) defined as the use of relaxing, interesting, and enjoyable activities to promote well-being. See also Nursing Outcomes Classification.


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Health benefits from physical activity result from lifelong leisure participation, and leisure is effectively chosen by individuals who self-select their choice of active lifestyle.
Therapeutic recreation specialists who have the educational training may use aquatic therapy to encourage participants to achieve independent leisure participation while realizing functional benefits and enhancing their life satisfaction and longevity (Broach & Dattilo, 1996).
Since 1998, New Zealand has had a nationwide program, called He Oranga Poutama, which aims to encourage sport and active leisure participation by Maori (Sport and Recreation New Zealand 2003a).
 
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