In recent years, as major changes begin to take place in the perception of the general Taiwanese population regarding the value of emphasizing a more fulfilling spiritual existence, a majority of the people have begun to take a keener interest in their recreation and taking time out to participate in recreational sports in search of a more balanced physiological and psychological well being. Having said that, recreational sports have become an important part of people's daily routine in today's world. This study focuses on the definition, categorization, benefits, and barriers of recreational sports for a serial examination, and to propose a means for resolving barriers to participation in recreational sports. This review was conducted in anticipation of further examination of the general Taiwanese population's awareness concerning the benefits of recreational sports, to increase the participation in recreational sports, and ultimately to decrease the amount of barriers to participation in recreational sports.