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1. Games- scrable, domino, cards, snake and
ladders
2. Nature and outdoor activities- camping,
nature tripping, going to parks, hiking,
swimming, mountain climbing.
3. Technology based activities- internet
Reviewer surfing, chatting, texting, playing arcade,
computer games.
Recreational activities 4. Fitness activities- fitness walking, jogging,
- recreation is derived from the latin word biking.
“recreare” which means to be refreshed 5. Special events- attending social events,
-an activity often done for enjoyment or going disco, attending parties, dining out.
excitement. 6. Mental linguistic and literary activities-
-it is the expenditure time to refresh and reading pocket books, reading magazine/
have peace of mind newspaper.
-we engage in recreational activities because 7. Commercial and home entertainment music
we don’t want stress activities- watching movies, attending social
-can be classified either passive or active. events.
Passive recreation- done during 8. Miscellaneous hobbies- spending at one’s
leisure but at a sedentary position. house, windows shopping, playing with pets,
Example: playing chess hanging out with friends .
Active recreation- activities that
require one to expend energy while
performing
Example: playing volleyball
“ a day can be divided into three (3) parts” (Clayne
-typically takes place Indoor and Outdoor R Jensen, 2006)
1. Existence time- time spent for biological
needs like having meal, sleeping, and
Principles of recreational activities
personal care.
1. Teamwork – activities that focus 2. Subsistence time- refers to the hours spent
teamwork and learn how to for economic purposes.
communicate and reach a goal. 3. Free time- various from person to person
2. Leadership- - Best time to do recreational activities.
3. Trust building- great for providing
channel with each other.
-Develop commuunicaion skills FOR ENJOYMENT & PERSONAL
SATISFACTION.
4. creative thinking- group games create
great fun.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CAN BE
SCOPE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DIVIDED INTO (3)
1. Land- mountaineering, hiking, trekking, 7 PRINCIPLES OF OUTDOOR
bird watching, camping, rock climbing, ACTIVITIES
orienteering, canyoneering,
Leave no trace seven principles
2. Water- swimming, snorkeling, diving,
1. Plan ahead and prepare
surfing, sailing, canoeing, bamboo
2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces
rafting.
3. Dispose waste properly
3. Air- sky diving, parasailing, paragliding.
4. Leave what you find
5. Minimize campfire impacts
6. Respect wildlife
Outdoor activities/recreation are
7. Be considerate of other visitors
composed of HEALTH BENEFITS,
SOCIAL BENEFITS, ECONOMIC
ACTIVITIES, AND SPIRITUAL
ACTIVITIES.
Health benefits
1. Improves your mental
well-being
2. Best way to get vitamin D
3. Boost your self esteem
4. Promotes memory
5. Stress reduction affects
6. Reduces anxiety
7. Improves the quality of
your sleep
8. It boost your immunity
9. It helps burn some
unwanted fats
Social benefits
-outdoor activities are ways of
families to become closer
- allows one to meet and interact
to others
- promotes stewardship
Economic benefits
-People who engage in
recreational activities tend to be
more productive at work
Spiritual benefits
-can stir up spiritual values
-being 1 with nature strengthen
individual.
