Summer Recreation Perks

Summer Recreation Perks explores the underutilized potential of summer as a catalyst for public health and community well-being. It argues that the season's unique characteristics, such as increased daylight and warmer temperatures, naturally promote physical activity and social engagement. The book delves into how strategically leveraging outdoor environments, such as parks and recreational facilities, and community events can significantly impact health and fitness. Public health surveys reveal the potential of summer as a public health tool.

The book examines the science-backed connection between summer and well-being, referencing data from national health surveys and academic research. It investigates how summer-specific social events, like festivals and community sports leagues, combat social isolation, highlighting the importance of social engagement in urban planning.

The book progresses by first establishing the core concepts, then delving into the ways summer facilitates physical activity, and finally proposing practical applications and policy recommendations for maximizing the health benefits of summer.

© 2025 Publifye (Ebook): 9788233979300

Translators: AI

Release date

Ebook: 20 February 2025