Sports Performed by Eric Butera

Eric Butera is accustomed to a high active lifestyle. As a soldier, he held strong to a rigorous routine to maintain physical perfection. While basic training may  not be enjoyable, there are many other ways people can stay physically fit. Eric Butera is one of many who perform recreational sports for enjoyment and exercise. 

At the top of Eric Butera's list of sports is biking and skiing. In particular, he enjoys mountain biking. Being outdoors is a great way to bring peace and tranquility to a busy and stressed mind. Even exercise has been shown to relieve stress. Eric Butera, decides to combine the best of both worlds. When the weather is nice, he mountain bikes; when the weather is cold, he bundles up and skis.

Even though he frequently enjoys biking, there are other sports Eric Butera regularly performs too. His two other favorite sports are camping and hiking. In both cases, it allows Eric Butera to get out of the house and enjoy some fresh air outside of the city. Eric Butera enjoys these recreation sports so much he decided to turn it into a career path. 

Eric Butera is preparing to finish his bachelor's degree in recreation therapy from the University of Utah. He is scheduled to finish his degree fall of 2013. On top of a degree focused on recreation, Eric Butera advocates and volunteers for veterans recreational therapy. As a volunteer at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Eric Butera assists disabled veterans in wrestling, soccer, and volleyball. 

Eric Butera loves sports. It is his hope to help disabled veterans to enjoy sports despite their missing limbs. He strongly advocates for recreational therapy to increase the psychological, physical, social, spiritual, and cognitive needs of individuals and veterans. Eric Butera encourages everyone, veteran or not, to find a sport you love and stick with it for all areas of mental and physical health.