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the complexity and breadth
of this aspect of human life
experiences.
Haywood classifies the
concepts of Leisure Time
in several categories;
Leisure time as remaining
time, leisure time as
activity, leisure time from a
functional point of view,
leisure time from the point
of view of freedom of
action, which we briefly
describe:
A. Leisure Time as Leftover Time
It means the optional time
left over after working
hours and doing things
related to livelihood, and a
person can do any job he
likes with relative freedom.
B. Leisure Time as an Activity
Here, attention is directed
from the person to the
nature of the activities
performed, such as sports,
watching TV, art, entertainment,
vacations, and winning and
losing games. Often, these
activities are described as
joyful and pleasant and
they call it fun.
C. Leisure Time from a
Functional Point of view
From this point of view, the
activity of Leisure Time
consists of performing
actions that are useful for
the individual and especially
for the society. Therefore,
from this point of view,
leisure time is a tool to
achieve desired and accepted
social goals.
D. Leisure Time from the Point
of view of Freedom of Action
A person has Leisure Time
to free himself from the
commitments that cover
other layers of life, so
leisure time is related to
freedom and the possibility