Introduction to Recreational Activities

Introduction to Recreational Activities

by Reynante Pili

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What activities do you usually do when you are bored?

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Does it make you happy?

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Does it require physical activity and interaction with other people?

​RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY

• ​Pertains to those activities that people choose to refresh their bodies and minds

• ​It is often done for enjoyment, amusement, pleasure and health benefits

• ​recreation is derived from the Latin word "recreare" which means to be refreshed.

​TYPES of RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

​1. Indoor Recreational

​2. Outdoor Recreational Activities

​1. INDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

• ​are located within a building

• ​activities that can be done inside a room or building

• ​do not require large spaces

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Give at least two (2) examples of indoor recreational activities.

​2. OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

• ​done outside in an open natural environment

• ​require large spaces

​TYPES of OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

​a. Land-based Outdoor Activities

b. Water Outdoor Activities / Aquatic Recreational Activities

c. Air Outdoor Activities

​EXAMPLES of LAND-BASED OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

• ​Mountaineering

• ​Trekking/Hiking

• ​Camping

• ​Backpacking

• ​Picnic

• ​Bird-watching

• ​Mountain Biking

• ​Rock Climbing

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​EXAMPLES of WATER OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

• ​Swimming

• ​Snorkeling

• ​Diving

• ​Surfing

• ​Canoeing

• ​Kayaking

• ​Whitewater Rafting

• ​Sailing

• ​Fishing

• ​Bamboo Rafting

​EXAMPLES of AIR OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

​Parasailing

​Skydiving

​Paragliding

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When you hear the word FREE TIME, what does it mean to you as a student?

​FREE TIME

• ​time that is free from duties or responsibilities

• time available for hobbies and other activities that you enjoy

1. EXISTENCE TIME​

• Is time spent for biological needs having a meal, sleeping, and other personal care.​

​2. SUBSISTENCE TIME

• ​Refers to the hours spent for economic purposes such as going to work, chores, and for students, hours spent in school, and school work.

​3. FREE TIME

• ​Is all the remaining time after.

​BENEFITS of RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

​1. Physical Health Benefits

​2. Psycho-Emotional Benefits

​3. Social Benefits

​4. Economic Benefits

​5. Spiritual Benefits

ASSESSMENT​

​SHORT QUIZ

Multiple Choice

Refers to a time available for hobbies and other activities that you enjoy.

• Vacation

• Holiday

• Rest day

• Free Time

Multiple Choice

It is about pastimes, interests, and experiences done to refresh one’s mind or body after work.

• Hobbies

• Activities

• Recreation

Multiple Choice

Recreation produce the feelings of, except;

Multiple Choice

It is one of the benefits of recreation, when doing some recreational activities release tension from the whole day work and revitalize your senses.

• Sharpen Skills

• Reduce Stress

• Social benefits

• Relaxation

Multiple Choice

It is merging with other people with common interest is a value that enables the individual to be more sociable and have a satisfying relationship with others.

• Social benefits

• Health impact

• Reduce stress

• Relaxation

Multiple Choice

It is performing recreational activities and the best thing that you could do tomanage of your time in an efficient and productive manner.

• Reduce stress

• Effective time utilization

• Social benefits

• Sharpen skills

Multiple Choice

Classify the Recreational Activity;

• Indoor Recreational Activities

• Outdoor Recreational Activities

• Land -Based Outdoor Activities

• Air Outdoor Recreational Activities

Multiple Choice

Classify the recreational activity:

• Fitness and sports

• Technology based

• Water Outdoor Activities

• Arts and crafts

Multiple Choice

Classify the recreation activity:

• Technology-based

• Arts and Crafts

• Indoor Recreational Activity

• Fitness and Sports

Open Ended

If you will to spend your leisure time , what recreational activity will you and your family engaged to? and Why?

THANK YOU!​

​A well-balanced life is a well-lived life....!