As individuals, and more specifically as students, leisure and recreation play a crucial role in our everyday lives since they support our personal growth and wellbeing. All South African universities offer development recreational and leisure facilities for the growth of students. Northwest University, in comparison to other universities, does offer development recreational and leisure facilities, but I believe it is limited. Only a small number of people can access the services, which are primarily for on-campus students. Off-campus students are not exposed to the majority of facilities like in other universities.

Leisure participation provides us with the chance for personal development and self-expression, it also gives us the potential to improve both our mental and physical health.

We can benefit from leisure and recreation in a variety of ways, including by reducing our stress and anxiety levels and giving us chances to develop and deepen our interpersonal relationships.