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Recreation

______________ consists of activities or experiences carried on within leisure, usually chosen voluntarily by the participant – either because of satisfaction, pleasure or creative enrichment derived, or because he perceives certain personal or social values to be gained from them.

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Recreation

_______________ may also be perceived as the process of participation, or as the emotional state derived from involvement. Its purpose is not to kill time, but to make life; not to keep a person occupied, but to keep them refreshed; and not to offer an escape from life, but to provide a discovery of life.

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recreare

The word recreation is derived from the Latin word _________, meaning “to create a new, to become refreshed”

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“to create a new, to become refreshed”

The word recreation is derived from the Latin word recreare, meaning _____________

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Recreational activities

____________ are often done for enjoyment, amusement, pleasure or health benefits and are considered to be fun. They are a source of joy and provide relaxation for one’s mind and body.

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Recreation

___________________ refers to the time spent in an activity one loves to engage in, with intent to feel refreshed. It is a break from monotony and a diversion from the daily routine. It is a positive change from the stereotypical lifestyle.

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stereotypical lifestyle

Recreation is a positive change from the ____________.

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strength or spirit, reinvigoration or rebirth

Recreation is the refreshment of ____________________.

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liceri

The word Leisure is derived from the Latin word __________, means freedom from any occupation or engagement.

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Leisure

Free time, spare time, time when one is free to do what he wants to do, no coercion of time.

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Leisure

_____________ is a condition in which an individual is free from all obligations and thus, enabled to engage in activities without any compulsion whatsoever.

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Active/Passive Recreation

Types of Recreation: _______________

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Active Recreation

_______________ refers to any recreational activity which involves the physical movements of the body, in the sense that an individual is participating in a certain recreational activity.

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Passive Recreation

________________ refers to any recreational activity which involves only a few movements of the body. These movements could either be through the use of the senses or any other activity which does not require a greater strength of body involvement.

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spectator type

The type of person involved in an active recreation is often called a __________ of person.

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participant type

The type of person involved in an active recreation is often called a ________ of person.

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Indoor and Outdoor Recreational Activities

What are the Categories of Recreational Activity?

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Indoor Recreational Activities

These activities are undertaken on the comfort of one’s home or more specifically ___________ and they are to recreate the mind and soul.

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Indoor Recreational Activities

For ___________, there are well-established clubs or recreation centers offering varied programmes of activities throughout the year. Activities offered include basketball, swimming, volleyball, chess, table tennis, bowling, singing, reading, listening to music, watching movies and more of the same.

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Outdoor Recreational Activities

________________ provide an individual with the means to exercise and hence happen to be one of the best forms of recreation

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Outdoor Recreational Activities

________________ include nature walks, river rafting, cycling, camping, fishing, hiking, surfing, and sports.

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Outdoor Recreational Activities

Organized recreational activities are often planned by private clubs or government organizations. Sports, cultural activities and social gatherings are some of the organized ones. Clubs and recreation centers offer a variety of recreational programs for people of different ages and varied interests. (This belongs under what category of Recreational Activities)

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Indoor Recreational Activities and Outdoor Recreational Activities

FORMS OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

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Indoor Recreational Activities

Games and Sports: Chess, Othello, Parlor Games, UNO

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Indoor Recreational Activities

Dance Activities: Tiktok Dance, Zumba, Trip to Jerusalem

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Indoor Recreational Activities

Music Activities: Singing, Jamming, Instrumental Playing

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Indoor Recreational Activities

Drama Activities: Story Telling, Comedy Skits, Charades

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Indoor Recreational Activities

Arts and Crafts: Origami, Weaving, Carving

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Indoor Recreational Activities

Hobbies and Collection: Cooking, Stamp Collections, Antique Collections

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Outdoor Recreational Activities

Games and Sports: Dual and Team Sports

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Outdoor Recreational Activities

Dance Activities: Street Dancing, Aerobics

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Outdoor Recreational Activities

Music Activities: Going to a Concert, Jamming on the Beach

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Outdoor Recreational Activities

Nature Activities: Camping, Hiking, Field Trips, Picnic, Excursions

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Outdoor Recreational Activities

Arts and Crafts: Outdoor Photography, Nature Painting

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Outdoor Recreational Activities

Hobbies and Collecting Activities: Tennis, Fishing

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Recreation is Essential to Personal Health

Recreation helps people live longer

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Recreation is Essential to Personal Health

Recreation prolongs independent living for seniors - keeping seniors vital and involved in community life

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Recreation is Essential to Personal Health

Recreation and fitness significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke

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Recreation is Essential to Personal Health

Recreation and fitness combat osteoporosis

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Recreation is Essential to Personal Health

Recreation and fitness combat diabetes

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Recreation is Essential to Personal Health

Recreation and fitness help in preventing specific types of cancers - particularly in the colon, breast and lungs

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Recreation is Essential to Personal Health

Recreation and fitness help prevent and rehabilitate back problems

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Recreation is Essential to Personal Health

Recreation and arts/culture contribute to mental health

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Recreation is Essential to Personal Health

Recreation and arts/culture enhance overall health and well-being

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Recreation is Essential to Personal Health

Recreation is a proven therapeutic tool - helping to restore physical, mental and social capacities and abilities.

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Recreation is Key to Balanced Human Development

Recreation is essential to the development of our children and youth:

 We learn motor skills (physical) through play and sports

 We learn social skills through play and sports

 We learn creativity through play and arts/cultural activities  We develop intellectual capacities and concepts through play - as well as many other life skills

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Recreation is Key to Balanced Human Development

Recreation provides the opportunity for adults to develop their full and holistic potential

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Recreation is Key to Balanced Human Development

Recreation and adult leisure learning provide exceptional opportunities

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Recreation is Essential to Quality of Life

Recreation and arts/culture build self-esteem and positive self-image

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Recreation is Essential to Quality of Life

Recreation and arts/culture enhance life satisfaction levels

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Recreation is Essential to Quality of Life

Recreation and arts/culture enhance perceived quality of life - for individuals, families and communities

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Recreation is Essential to Quality of Life

Recreation, sports and arts/culture nurtures growth, acquisition of life skills and independent living for those with a disability

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Recreation Reduces Self-Destructive and Anti-Social Behaviour

Recreation, sports and arts/culture reduce self-destructive behaviour and negative activity in youth - an antidote to smoking, substance abuse, suicide and depression

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Recreation Reduces Self-Destructive and Anti-Social Behaviour

Recreation and arts/culture can reduce crime

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Recreation Reduces Self-Destructive and Anti-Social Behaviour

Recreation and arts/culture can reduce racism - building understanding between diverse cultures

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Recreation Reduces Self-Destructive and Anti-Social Behaviour

Recreation reduces isolation, loneliness and alienation

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Recreation Builds Strong Families and Healthy Communities

Families that play together, stay together

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Recreation Builds Strong Families and Healthy Communities

Recreation provides safe developmental opportunities for the latch-key child

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Recreation Builds Strong Families and Healthy Communities

Recreation, sports and arts/culture produce leaders who serve their communities in many ways

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Recreation Builds Strong Families and Healthy Communities

Recreation, sports and arts/culture build social skills and stimulate participation in community life

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Recreation Builds Strong Families and Healthy Communities

Recreation is often the catalyst that builds strong, self-sufficient communities (i.e. sport groups, arts guilds)

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Recreation Builds Strong Families and Healthy Communities

Arts/culture helps people understand their neighbors, their history and their environment

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Recreation Builds Strong Families and Healthy Communities

Recreation and arts/culture build pride in a community.

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Recreation Reduces Health Care, Social Service and Police/Justice Costs

Fitness and well-being reduce both the incidence and severity of illness and disability - lowering healthcare costs

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Recreation Reduces Health Care, Social Service and Police/Justice Costs

Recreation supports families - reducing costs of social service intervention and foster care

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Recreation Reduces Health Care, Social Service and Police/Justice Costs

Recreation reduces crime and social dysfunction - reducing police, justice and incarceration costs

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Recreation and Parks Are Significant Economic Generators in the Community

Small investments in recreation, sports and arts/culture often yield large economic returns - money generated by events, capital development and providing ongoing services is spent several times in the community

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Recreation and Parks Are Significant Economic Generators in the Community

Recreation and fitness improve work performance - increase productivity, decrease absenteeism, decrease staff turnover and reduce "on the job" accidents

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Recreation and Parks Are Significant Economic Generators in the Community

Recreation and arts/culture attract businesses to the community - prime economic development and relocation magnets

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Recreation and Parks Are Significant Economic Generators in the Community

Recreation, sports and arts/culture draw tourism - the third largest and one of the fastest growing industries in the world

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Recreation and Parks Are Significant Economic Generators in the Community

Recreation, fitness, sports and arts/culture are significant economic generators on their own - providing many jobs

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Parks, Open Space and Natural Areas Are Essential to Ecological Survival

Green space protects habitats, biodiversity and ecological integrity

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Parks, Open Space and Natural Areas Are Essential to Ecological Survival

Green spaces improve air quality - removing carbon dioxide, Sulphur dioxide and other pollutants from the air

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Parks, Open Space and Natural Areas Are Essential to Ecological Survival

Outdoor recreation is one of the best approaches to environmental education - a key to long-term sustainability

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Parks, Open Space and Natural Areas Are Essential to Ecological Survival

Protecting land from development (keeping it as open space) mitigates against potential environmental disasters (flooding, slip zone, aquifer depletion)

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Parks, Open Space and Natural Areas Are Essential to Ecological Survival

Trail and pathway systems save energy and protect air quality by encouraging non-motorized transportation

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Parks, Open Space and Natural Areas Are Essential to Ecological Survival

Arts/culture is one of the best ways to express the spirituality of the land, thereby encouraging stewardship ethics

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CHOOSING THE SUITABLE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

There is no best sport or recreational activity for all people. What is fun for one person might not be as fun for another. Each sport and activity has its benefits. You should choose an activity that is fun for you and that provides benefits that are best for you.

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Select sports and recreational activities that provide benefits that you need

For example, if you need to improve your cardiovascular fitness, choose an activity that causes your heart rate to increase.

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Choose activities that match your abilities

Teens with good cardiovascular fitness may choose soccer or cross-country running, and those with good flexibility may choose gymnastics or extreme sports

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Try many different activities.

By trying different activities, you can see which ones you like best and which ones match your abilities.

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Choose activities that are accessible to you.

Be sure you have the space and equipment necessary to do the activity. If the activity is a team activity, you must have other people who are also interested in doing the activity

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Choose activities that you’ll practice

As you know, practice helps you develop good skills. Good skills help you perform better and make the activity more enjoyable.

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Choose activities for which you can get good instruction.

Good instruction helps you understand how to use the biomechanical principles that you’ve learned, as well as other principles that affect the activity. This knowledge can help you practice better, learn better, and perform better

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Consider activities that you can enjoy now and also later in life

Being active should be a lifetime goal. Choose activities that you enjoy now, even if you may not do them later in life. But also choose activities that you enjoy now and that you’ll be able to perform and enjoy in the years ahead