Q3_Lesson 2 - Introduction to Recreational Activities

Recreation

comes from the Latin word “recreare” to refresh or restore

Recreation

refers to activities that takes place during an experience known as leisure

recreare

Latin word for Recreation

Passive and Active

2 general types of recreation

Passive

Refers to activities that are commonly non-competitive or unorganized during leisure time

Passive

Refers to recreational activities that does not require prepared facilities like sports field

Listening to Music, Watching TV movie, Reading Books, Meditating, Drawing or Painting

Passive

Active Recreation

requires one to extend the energy

Active Recreation

Refers to a structured individual or team activity that requires the use of special facilities, courses, fields, or equipment

Jogging or Running, hiking, biking, swimming, camping, dancing, traveling, attending concerts

Active Recreation

Physical
Social
Cultural
Intellectual

types of recreational activities

sports, games, camping, outing, fitness

Physical

social dance, parties or celebrations, parlor games, picnics

Social

arts and crafts, dramatic and musical activities, dance troupes, festivities

Cultural

song, poetry, jingle, short story, writing, puzzle, board games

Intellectual

flexibility

cardIo respiratory

muscular strength

muscular endurance

body composition

Health-related fitness component in the recreational activities

relax your mind and body

be happier and feel great

control weight, look better, and strong bodies

decrease chance of disease

build self-esteem

enhance relationship skills

Benefits of recreational activities

insufficient time

lack of motivation

lack of energy

health condition

Barriers for recreational activities