As a community engages in and gives importance to recreational activities, people begin to realize how Recreation and Parks become significant economic generators in the community. Which of the following does NOT support this statement?Group of answer choicesRecreation, fitness, sports and arts/culture are significant economic generators on their own - providing many jobs.Recreation, sports and arts/culture draw tourism - the third largest and one of the fastest growing industries in the world.Recreation and fitness improve work performance - increase productivity, decrease absenteeism, decrease staff turnover and reduce "on the job" accidents.Fitness and well-being reduce both the incidence and severity of illness and disability - lowering healthcare costs.
Question
As a community engages in and gives importance to recreational activities, people begin to realize how Recreation and Parks become significant economic generators in the community. Which of the following does NOT support this statement?Group of answer choicesRecreation, fitness, sports and arts/culture are significant economic generators on their own - providing many jobs.Recreation, sports and arts/culture draw tourism - the third largest and one of the fastest growing industries in the world.Recreation and fitness improve work performance - increase productivity, decrease absenteeism, decrease staff turnover and reduce "on the job" accidents.Fitness and well-being reduce both the incidence and severity of illness and disability - lowering healthcare costs.
Solution
The option that does NOT support the statement that Recreation and Parks become significant economic generators in the community is: "Fitness and well-being reduce both the incidence and severity of illness and disability - lowering healthcare costs." While this statement does highlight an important benefit of fitness and well-being, it does not directly relate to the economic generation within a community. The other options all discuss direct economic impacts such as job creation, tourism, and improved work performance.
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