Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Regional Office IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

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Quarter 3:
Recreational Activity

Name of Learner:
Grade & Section:
Name of School:

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Recreational Activities

What is recreation?
A field of endeavor concerned with those socially acceptable and worthwhile activities
in which a person voluntarily participates during leisure time and through which he/she may
be better developed physically, socially, emotionally, and mentally.

What is leisure?

From the Latin word “licere” – to be permitted) pertains to that period of time at the
complete disposal of an individual, after he/she has completed his work and fulfilled his other
obligations.

CLASSIFICATIONS OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

1. ACTIVE – pertains to activities which calls for direct participation. These include sports
activities, group games, hiking, biking, swimming and camping.
2. PASSIVE – refers to activities that involve watching, looking, spectating, or listening and
does not require physical involvement
3. QUIET – these are activities that need concentration and use of the mind. Board games like
chess, scrabble, and computer games are examples of this kind.

Factors that influence your participation in physical activity

1. Social Factors
Studies show that when your peers or family are engaged in physical activity, there are
greater chances that you will participate in physical activity as well.
2. Environmental Factors
Your surroundings dictate how you participate in physical activity.

SOLVING THE BARRIERS!

Directions: Listed below are common barriers to participating in outdoor recreational

activities. Create a short explanation on how you are going to solve the barrier and write your
answer on the space provided for.

SCOPE OF RECREATION

An individual may voluntarily participate in many recreational activities, either as a

spectator or an active participant. The scope of recreation is wide enough to cover the many
activities which an individual may freely choose from. These activities may be performed
either indoors or outdoors. Below are some of the activities:

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1. Games and Sports
a. Playing basketball
b. Playing volleyball
c. Playing chess
d. Playing badminton
e. Playing scrabble
f. Playing dominoes
g. Playing card games like “Uno”
h. Playing billiards

2. Music Activities
a. Listening to music through the radio/cassette/VCDs
b. Karaoke singing
c. Videoke singing
d. Playing musical instruments

3. Technology based activities

a. Internet surfing
b. Internet chatting
c. Texting
d. Playing at the arcade
e. Computer games

4. Fitness Activities
a. Fitness walking
b. Jogging
c. Biking

5. Arts and Crafts Activities

a. Drawing
b. Cross-stitching
c. Cooking

6. Nature and outdoor activities

a. Camping
b. Going to parks
c. Nature tripping
d. Hiking
e. Swimming
f. Mountain climbing

7. Special Events
a. Attending social events
b. Going to discos/ clubs
c. Attending parties
d. Dining out

8. Mental, Linguistic, and Literary Activities

a. Reading pocketbooks
b. Reading magazines
c. Reading newspapers
d. Reading books
e. Reading comics/ manga

9. Commercial and Home Entertainment Activities

a. Watching movies at movie houses
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 b. Watching movies at home through VCDs and DVDs
c. Watching television

10.Cultural Activities
a. Watching free cultural shows (CCP, Paco Park, Puerto Real, Fort Santiago)
b. Watching tourism activities (It’s more Fun in the Philippines Activities and
presentations, Intramuros, etc.)

11.Miscellaneous Hobbies
a. Spending time at one’s hangout (tambayan)
b. Window shopping
c. Strolling at the mall
d. Playing with pets
e. Hanging out with friends
f. Chatting with friends
g. Chatting with friends over the phone

KEY CONCEPTS OF RECREATION

1. RECREATION IS A LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY – the activity must be conducted in hours

other than work. The activity must not be associated with productive labor that is aimed at
profit that is a regular part of one’s daily routine as a means of making a living.

2. RECREATION IS AN ENJOYABLE ACTIVITY – it is something from which one gains

satisfactions, security, and happiness.

3. RECREATION IS A VOLUNTARILY ACTIVITY – the individual must have chosen, of his or

her volition, to engage in this pursuit; there must have been no coercion.

4. RECREATION IS CONSTRUCTIVE IN NATURE – it is wholesome, it should do something

to contribute to individual’s physical, social, and emotional and mental welfare.

ACTIVITY 1: Recreational Experience

Directions: In a short bond paper, attach 2-3 photos of you engaging in active or passive
recreational activities. Write a short paragraph describing your experience.

ASSESSMENT
Directions: Write TRUE if the underlined word/s in the statement is correct. Change the
word/s if the underlined word/s in is incorrect. Write your answer on the space provided
before each item.

1. Riding on a cable cart is an example of passive recreational activity.

2. Quiet recreational activity like archery requires a lot of concentration and
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3. The Latin word for Leisure is Licere which means play.
4. Recreational activity should be voluntary.
5. Scrabbles, chess and other board games are good examples of quiet
recreational activity.
6. Reading is an example of active recreational activities.
7. Social development is one of the benefits of participation in sports and active
recreation.
8. Recreation refers to the activity done during your leisure time.
9. Recreation has been simply defined as socially desirable activity carried on
voluntary free time purposes of fun and pleasure.
10.Swimming is an example of passive recreational activities.

Lesson 2: Outdoor Activity

Outdoor Recreation can be broadly defined as all recreational activities undertaken for
pleasure that occur outdoors.
Outdoor Recreation is any activity that is pursued outdoors during leisure time. It involves
some level of intentional physical exertion.

Outdoor Leadership skills

• Technical skills
• Safety skills
• Environmental skills
• Experience-based judgment
• Problem-solving skills
• Effective communication
BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
1. Physical Health
 It helps people to move.
 Being outdoors prevent a person from having a sedentary life.
 It allows people to move, like walking, running, swimming, biking, paddling,
etc.
 With the surge of electronic gadgets, more and more people (children and
adults alike) are unconsciously getting stuck with a sedentary life, contented
with playing with their computer games, tablets, or cellphones, or watching
television for hours.
Physical activities done in outdoor activities/ recreation have a positive impact on
the health of the person. Many people have documented the benefits of staying
active include reduced obesity, reduced risk disease, enhance immune system, and
increased life expectancy.
2. Psycho-Emotional Benefits
 Engaging in outdoor recreational activities helps people to rest, relax, de-
stress or unwind, and feel revitalized.
 According to the research of Katcher & Baeck, 1987 and Stilgoe, 2001, that
too much artificial stimulation and time spent in purely human environments
can cause exhaustion and loss of vitality and health.
 Research has found out that exposure to nature reduces blood pressure,
heart rate, muscle tension and the production of stress hormones.
 Being outdoor improves self-esteem, confidence and creativity
Outdoor activities contributes to one’s personal and spiritual growth. It allows an
individual to discover his/her inner spirit and sense of self, creating new behaviors
and identity.

3. Social Benefits
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  Outdoor activities are ways for families to become closer.
 Spending time outdoors allows people to meet and interact with others who
share the same passion for outdoor recreation.
 Outdoor recreation promotes stewardship.
People feelings and connection with nature are greatest motivation for them to
care for the natural environment and advocate for its prevention.
4. Economic Benefits
 Generating Revenue
 Lowering Healthcare Costs
 Reducing Unemployment and Boosting Productivity
 Increasing Tourism
 Enhancing Property Value and Attracting New Businesses
 It brings day and overnight visitors to an area and communities reap the
economic benefits when visitors buy meals and snacks, stay overnight in hotels,
buy specialized equipment, lease land, and pay for travel costs.
Outdoor recreation/ activities attracts new business ideas and facilities to a region which
boots sales rate and increases taxable revenue. Similarly, they provide health benefits that
increase productivity and reduce government costs.

Whatever reason there may be, people engage in outdoor recreation for their own sake and
pleasure, voluntarily, and of their own choice.

What are the different outdoor recreational activities?

The Philippines is rich in natural resources. Having 7,641 islands there are many
outdoor activities that can be done. Below are some of the activities that we can do.
Land Water Air
Mountaineering Swimming Parasailing
Trekking/ Hiking Snorkeling Skydiving
Camping Diving Paragliding
Backpacking Surfing
Picnic Canoeing
Bird-watching Kayaking
Mountain Biking White water Rafting
Orienteering Sailing
Canyoneering Fishing
Rock Climbing Bamboo Rafting

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Activity 1: Search the word
Directions: Look for the names of recreational activities done in our country. Mark your
answer by encircling your found words. Lastly, answer the questions that follow.

Directions: Write your

answer on the space
provided.
Questions:
1. What
was
your

initial reaction to the activity? Why?

2. Did you experience some of the listed outdoor recreational activities? If

yes, write a short paragraph narrating your involvement.

Lesson 3: Aquatics
Directions: Guess the recreational activity by combining random images shown on the
screen. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. 3.

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2. 4.

AQUATICS
The Philippines is home of over seven thousand islands that are spread across 300,000
kilometers. It's an excellent place to express your adventurous spirit. From rainforests to
lakes, white beaches, shipwreck sites, marine parks, and more, the Philippines has it all. There
are plenty of aquatic activities that we will enjoy in Manila, Subic, Boracay, Palawan,
Camarines Sur, Davao, Bohol, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and lots of
more. The subsequent are a few of the famous activities within the country.
Aquatic Activity is described as water-based activities that develop and improve
physical and mental fitness. Aquatic Fitness is usually done vertically in shallow or deep
water.

Swimming

In recreation and sports, swimming is the propulsion of the body through water by
combined arm and leg motions and the natural flotation of the body. Swimming is an
individual or team racing sport that requires using one's entire body to move through the
water. Swimming as an exercise is famous as an all-around body developer and is
particularly useful in therapy and as an exercise for physically disabled persons. It is also
taught for lifesaving purposes.

Surfing
Surfing is the sport of riding waves in an upright or prone position. Surfers catch the ocean,
river, or artificial waves and glide across the water's surface until the wave breaks and lose its
energy.

Surfing originated in the region we now call Polynesia but was the most advanced and
documented in Hawaii. Originally called wave sliding, this sport was more than just casual fun
for both genders. It had a lot of societal and spiritual meaning to the people, making it vastly
crucial to their culture.

Canoeing

Canoeing is an activity that involves paddling a canoe with a single-bladed paddle. Canoeing
is done in a small boat that is pointed at both ends and uses paddles for propulsion. It can be
done individually or with a group of people in rivers, lakes, or even water parks. In sanctioned
events, life jackets are required to be worn.

Kayaking

Kayaking is a fun activity that involves moving through water in a small water vessel with the
aid of a double-bladed paddle. It allows the boat driver to maneuver through waterways by
sitting face-forward and propelling ahead with alternating side-to-side paddle strokes. The
paddler sits in the cockpit with the legs extended beneath a closed deck, leaving the upper
body free and exposed.
ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read and understand the questions. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the primary method of propulsion in canoeing?

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 a) Double-bladed paddle
b) Single-bladed paddle
c) Arm and leg motions
d) Wave riding
2. According to the text, what is a significant aspect of surfing's history in Polynesia and
Hawaii?
a) Its use in competitive racing
b) Its role in physical therapy
c) Its societal and spiritual significance
d) Its development as a lifesaving technique
3. Which aquatic activity is described as particularly useful in therapy and as an exercise for
physically disabled persons?
a) Kayaking
b) Canoeing
c) Surfing
d) Swimming
4. In sanctioned canoeing events, what safety equipment is required?
a) Wetsuit
b) Fins
c) Life jacket
d) Helmet
5. Which aquatic activity is described as particularly useful in therapy and as an exercise for
physically disabled persons?
a) Kayaking
b) Canoeing
c) Surfing
d) Swimming

ASSIGNMENT
Directions:
1. Make a poster on a short bond paper Criteria
Excellent (4 Good (3
Needs
Improvement
Poor (1

advertising water activities and points) points)

(2 points)
point)

sports you can do on Basilan Island. Information is

accurate,
Information is Information is

2. At least 4 water activities/sports. complete, and

relevant to the
accurate and
mostly
Information is
inaccurate or
significantly
inaccurate or

3. Describe shortly the water activities. Content topic. Key

points are
complete. Key
points are
incomplete. Key
points are not
incomplete.
Key points are

4. Indicate the location of the activity clearly

presented and
presented but
may lack
clear or well-
organized.
missing or
poorly

area. As if you are promoting these well-organized.

organization. presented.

to the readers. Poster is

visually Poster is
5. Make it creative and presentable. appealing, generally
well-designed, appealing, but Poster is Poster is
and easy to may lack polish visually bland disorganized
read. Images, in design or or cluttered. and difficult to
graphics, and layout. Images, Images, read. Images,
Visual
text are used graphics, and graphics, and graphics, and
Appeal
effectively to text are used text are not text are not
convey effectively, but used effectively appropriate or
information. some elements to convey detract from
Color scheme may be information. the content.
and layout are distracting or
professional cluttered.
and engaging.

Poster Poster shows

Poster lacks Poster is
demonstrates some
originality. entirely copied
originality and originality in
Design and from another
creativity in design or
Originality content are source and
design and content. Ideas
uninspired and lacks any
content. Ideas are mostly
borrowed from original
are innovative traditional or
other sources. elements.
and engaging. familiar.

Information is Information is Information is Information is

presented mostly clear, difficult to confusing and
clearly and but some areas understand. poorly
Clarity concisely. Font may be difficult Font choices presented.
choices are to understand. are distracting Font choices
readable and Font choices or difficult to are
appropriate. are generally read. Use of inappropriate

Lesson 4: Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Strength Assessment for Aquatic

Activity

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Core

The core muscles are defined as the structures that make up the lower back, the pelvis, the
hips, and the abdomen. The core is the origin of all movements and where the center of
gravity is located. An efficient core is needed to maintain proper muscle balance throughout
the entire body system. A strong core can also prevent low back pain from occurring. Studies
have shown that core training can decrease the chance of injury, less recurrence of injury,
and improved performance in athletic activities.

Upper Body Muscular Strength

Upper body muscular strength is measured by two tests: push-ups and the bend-and-pull test.
Both tests measure the functional abilities of the shoulder. Why is it important to measure the
shoulder function? Shoulder function is related to static posture and stabilizes our torso. If our
shoulders are functioning well, then our posture improves and our shoulders have better
range of motion. In addition, appropriate shoulder function is needed to avoid shoulder
injuries in the future. The push-up test measures upper body pushing activities. A push-up can
carry up to 70%
Cardiorespiratory fitness levels of numerous people have been associated with moderate-to-
high intensity exercise. Prolonged periods of moderate dynamic endurance refer to the ability
of the body to perform muscle activity. By now, you have already known several important
indicators. This is the single most important indicator of physical fitness. Cardiorespiratory
endurance
can be measured by taking one's VO₂ max or maximal oxygen consumption. The VO₂ max is
the maximum amount of oxygen that a person can use to produce energy.

Activity: Rockport Walk Test

Use the Rockport Walk Test (Activity 4.6) to determine your VO₂ max. see page 260 of
Health Optimizing Physical Education 3 and 4 textbook.

Lesson 5: Filipino Games as a Recreational Activity

Philippine Games
“Larong Pinoy”
Game – is an exercise of voluntary control systems in which there is an opposition between
forces, confined by a procedure and rules to produce a disequilibria outcome.

Bilaran
The game bilaran was popular in the province of Nueva Ecija during the Japanese occupation
of the Philippines.
Players: Four to twenty or more
Setting: Outdoor or indoors in big spacious room
Materials: Chalk or charcoal
Formation: Two or more teams are formed behind the line. The players pair off and stand
back to back in a straight line. The first player of the team stand behind the line.
Movements:
1. At a given signal, the first player of each team lifts the second player from the ground
and carrying him on his back, runs to the finish line.
2. Upon reaching the finish line the two players exchange roles the run back to the
starting line.
Note: If it’s a relay, touch the hand of the next player before starting.
Hilahan sa Dahon ng Niyog
This literally means “pulling on coconut fronds”.

Players: Any even number of player

Setting: Outdoor
Materials: Palm fronds
Formation: Two or more teams are formed. The players in each team pair off the line – up in
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Movement:
1. At a given signal, the second player sits on top of the frond and the first player puts the
base of the frond between his legs. The latter then pulls the frond toward the goal and
around the team’s designated tree goal.
2. After completing the turn around the tree, the partners exchange roles and return to
the starting point.
Note: If the player falls off, he/she should get back on the frond.
3. The team who finishes first wins.

Paligsahan ng Kalabaw

Players: Any number of men

Setting: In an open field
Props: Young bull
Formation: The players ride their respective carabao and line up in a starting point.
Rules:
1. No carabao should start ahead of the others.
2. Riders should not hit their animals with anything.
Movements:
1. At a given signal, all the carabao run towards the goal with the respective riders on
their back.
2. The first three animals to reach the finish line are declared winners.

ASSESSMENT
Directions: Identify the word or words that describe the statement given. Write the answer
on the space provided before the number of items.
1. This game was popularized in the province of Nueva Ecija during Japanese era.
2. This term is the Filipino generic term for all form of recreational play.
3. These are free and voluntary activities.
4. A Filipino game that requires a player to sit on top of a coconut frond.
5. A racing game that allows the player to ride on a young bull and maneuver it
using a rope on its nose

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PREPARED BY: AISELLE JANE A. GASOH

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