### activity | diversion | sport | cycling:

Biogeochemical cycling
* is the cycling of essential elements by microbes.
* refers to recycling of nutrients in nature.

### activity | diversion | sport | cycling:

Nutrient cycling
* Most nutrient cycling occurs through litterfall.
* is increased by composting and returning crop residues and manures to soils
  - returning manures to soils
  - through the multi-strata agroforestry structure of the homegardens
  - rapid
  - the process where nutrients get used again and again by living organisms
  - therefore rapid, but the amounts are small
* major bridgehead between vegetation dynamics and soil processes.
* plays a key role in most of the problems currently pursued by grassland ecologists.

Temperature cycling
* critical part of breeding most reptiles.
* has some affect on the light yeild.

Water cycling
* is extremely important to ecosystem dynamics.
* offers freedom, exercise and relaxation.

Weight cycling
* common problem for chronic dieters.
* is at least as harmful as remaining overweight
  - intentional weight loss followed by unintentional weight gain
  - the repeated loss and regain of body weight

Different sport
* cause different types of injuries.
* have different balls which react with different amounts of energy.

### activity | diversion | sport | equitation:

Equestrian sport
* are riding
  - sports
* is equitation

### activity | diversion | sport | equitation | equestrian sport:

Dressage
* assists the rider in improving coordination, seat and natural feel for the horse.
* involves precision in gait, balance, and collection.
* is an equestrian sport
  - like ballet on horses
  - sport that is attracting many new enthusiasts each year
  - sports
* tests the submission of the horse to the rider, flexibility, precision and control.

Extreme sport
* are an affirmation of individual freedom and power
  - for the gnarliest of athletes
  - popular among all ages
* can often lead to extreme injuries.
* have no beginning and no end.

Few sport
* allow athletes to relate so freely with nature as cross country.
* are as physically demanding to the entire body as rowing.
* can be as physically and mentally demanding as competition aerobatics.
* demonstrate the potential of the human body as well as the sport of triathlon.
* have a heritage as rich as thoroughbred racing.
* require the combination of twisting running cutting and jumping involved in basketball.

### activity | diversion | sport:

Horseback riding
* are fun
  - recreational activities
  - romantics
* can be dangerous and all riders participate at their own risk
  - improve balance, coordination, posture, strength and endurance
* has physical, emotional and social benefits for people with disabilities.
* helps improve balance, coordination, posture and muscle tone.
* is considered a rugged adventure sport
  - an extreme sport
  - dangerous in hiking boots or tennis shoes
  - horseback riding
  - part of the traditional Costa Rican way of life
  - year round with hayrack rides in the fall and winter
* requires, and thus promotes the development of, patience and self-control.

### activity | diversion | sport:

Intramural sport
* All Intramural sports are non-contact in nature.
* are a fun and informal option for exercise and relaxation
  - great way to meet people and stay in shape
  - one of the many times a dorm comes together as a whole
  - popular
  - still very popular on college campuses today
* consist of a number of competitions as well as open gym activities.
* is broken up into different levels and divisions.
* offer a wide range of physical activities that appeal to all levels of skill.
* offers everyone an opportunity to play for fun and exercise.
* play an important role in the development of student life.
* provide team play within grade levels.
* range from bowling to vollyball
  - flag football and basketball to volleyball
  - softball and ultimate frisbee to soccer and ice hockey