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Nash's Pyramid is a framework for ranking leisure activities, developed by Jay B. Nash. Nash was an early leader in the leisure field. His thinking was influenced by the prevalence of 'Spectatoritis' in America which he defines as, "a blanket description to cover all kinds of passive amusement".
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The range of leisure activities extends from the very informal and casual to highly organised and long-lasting activities. A significant subset of leisure activities are hobbies which are undertaken for personal satisfaction, usually on a regular basis, and often result in satisfaction through skill development or recognised achievement ...
Introduced to America in the late 19th century, it quickly gained favor among the upper class. The United States Golf Association was founded in 1894 to establish rules. Iconic courses like Augusta National and Pebble Beach have hosted legendary tournaments. Key U.S. golf events include The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and Ryder Cup.
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Natives living in the Northeast of the United States in the 1700s used canoes to fish, and in some cases, shoot bows and arrows from. [10] Rowing contests were a frequent athletic contest found among American tribes. Kayaks, shorter versions of the canoe (usually 10–28 feet long), were used to tow animals that were retrieved while hunting. [10]
The American Time Use Survey (ATUS), sponsored by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and conducted by the United States Census Bureau (USCB), is a time-use survey which provides measures of the amounts of time people spend on various activities, including working, leisure, childcare, and household activities.
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