Health Optimizing Physical Education Core 16: Recreational Activities - Flashcards

Term: Recreational Activity

Definition: Activity intended for relaxation, pleasure, and enjoyment.

Term: Recreation (Varied Views)

Definition: The network of public agencies that provide parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, sports fields, and community centers in various cities, towns, countries, or park districts.

Term: Active Recreational Activities

Definition: An activity that requires a lot of energy and movement.

Term: Passive Recreational Activities

Definition: An activity that involves limited physical exertion.

Term: Indoor Recreational Activities

Definition: Activities that can be done inside the room or building. Does not require large spaces.

Term: Outdoor Recreational Activities

Definition: Activities that can be done outside in an open and natural environment.

Term: Water Outdoor Activities

Definition: Swimming, Diving, Surfing, Parasailing, Skydiving, Parachuting.

Term: Government Recreation Agencies

Definition: A type of organized recreation that includes plaza, etc.

Term: Private Membership Organizations

Definition: A type of organized recreation such as Rotary club.

Term: Commercial Recreation Enterprises

Definition: A type of organized recreation like golf clubs, resorts, and water parks.

Term: Employee Recreation Programs

Definition: A type of organized recreation such as Zumba, sports.

Term: Armed Forces Recreation

Definition: A type of organized recreation such as fun runs, hiking,

Term: Campus/University Recreation

Definition: A type of organized recreation.

Term: Therapeutic Recreation Services

Definition: A type of organized recreation including art, music, sports, games, animal interactions, dance, gardening, storytelling, and creative writing.

Term: Hypertension/High Blood Pressure

Definition: A condition or disease from physical inactivity.

Term: Anxiety

Definition: A condition from physical inactivity.

Term: Type 2 Diabetes

Definition: A condition or disease from physical inactivity.

Term: Depression

Definition: A condition from physical inactivity.

Term: Increased Risk of Being Overweight and Obese

Definition: A condition from physical inactivity.

Term: Learn to Appreciate More Routine Activities

Definition: A benefit of engaging in recreational activities.

Term: Land Outdoor Activities

Definition: Hiking, Rock Climbing, Camping.

Term: Positive Effects in Your View

Definition: A benefit of engaging in recreational activities.

Term: Build a Strong Bond with Friends and Family

Definition: A benefit of engaging in recreational activities.

Term: Develop Leadership and Social Skills

Definition: A benefit of engaging in recreational activities.

Term: Relaxing Experience

Definition: It provides you a relaxing experience when you participate in recreational activities.

Term: Stress Reduction

Definition: It reduces stress from the days of schooling and work.

Term: Health and Fitness Impact

Definition: Great Impact in health and fitness, which is vital for everybody.

Term: Skill Development

Definition: It will sharpen skills associated with chosen activity.