The concept of leisure sports was first used in some economically developed countries such as the United States. After the founding of New China, leisure sports in China have developed to some extent. Since China introduced the market economy system from 65438 to 0978, the national economy has developed rapidly and people's living standards have been greatly improved, thus establishing a preliminary concept of leisure sports scale.

The development of leisure sports is closely related to the social, economic and cultural development in the same period. The more developed the society, economy and culture in a period, the better leisure sports will be.

The concept of leisure sports was first used in some economically developed countries such as the United States. After the founding of New China, leisure sports in China have developed to some extent. Since China introduced the market economy system from 65438 to 0978, the national economy has developed rapidly and people's living standards have been greatly improved, thus establishing a preliminary concept of leisure sports scale.

The development of leisure sports is closely related to the social, economic and cultural development in the same period. The more developed the society, economy and culture in a period, the better leisure sports will be.

Characteristics of leisure sports

Leisure physical exercise refers to mass physical exercise after work and study, which is an important part of leisure life. Through various informal physical exercises, in a happy and harmonious atmosphere, we can achieve the purpose of strengthening physical fitness, promoting health, restoring physical strength, regulating psychology, cultivating sentiment, stimulating enthusiasm for life and cultivating noble morality.

Leisure sports is not only different from sports, but also fundamentally different from competitive sports. It is generally believed that leisure sports, as a "leisure" means for human survival, development and enjoyment, has the basic characteristics of rich content, great freedom, strong randomness, high interest and wide participation.