PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
:
ACTIVE RECREATION
ACTIVE RECREATION
Every individual desires to live a long, healthy, and
happy life. There are some people who take physical
activities for granted and ignore the very important
elements that contribute to well-being. This lesson will
provide basic information about fitness and its benefits
to one’s health. It is important that you know your
level of fitness before involving to more strenuous
physical activities. Physical fitness tests prescribed in
schools and the application of this would help you
know your level of fitness and become a basis in
developing your personal fitness program.
List down at least five activities that
promotes healthy lifestyle. Write down your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY
Recreation has been simply defined as socially
desirable activity carried on voluntary free time
purposes of fun and pleasure or those activities
done during one’s leisure time. Hiking Playing
music Reading Aerobics Jogging Watching
television Fishing Rock climbing Water based
activities Gardening 4 Active recreation involves
strenuous physical activity, this may require more
exertion and competition. However, athletics and
sports may also be participated in more for the
enjoyment they bring rather than competitive play.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY
PASSIVE RECREATION - Refers to
recreational activities that do not require
prepared facilities like sports fields or
pavilions.
ACTIVE RECREATION - Refers to a
structured individual or team activity that
requires the use of special facilities,
courses, fields or equipment.
BENEFITS OF ACTIVE
RECREATION
● Reduced the risks of heart disease and stroke
● Reduced risk of developing high blood pressure
● Prevention of some cancer
● Reduced risk of becoming overweight
● Reduced risk of developing diabetes
● Better bone and muscle development
● Improved muscle flexibility, strength and
endurance
● Improved quality of sleep
HEALTH BENEFITS
● Road map to good health and longevity
● Improve quality time
● Weight loss and lower risks of diabetes,
reduced arthritis pain and Cardiovascular
disease.
PHYSICAL BENEFITS
● Improvement of skills specific to a particular
activity
● Relaxation, rest, and revitalization
MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
● Release of stress from demands of everyday living 5
● Greater personal confidence and self –esteem
● Sense of achievement
● Reducing risks of depression, anxiety, psychological
distress, and emotional disturbance
● More restraint in avoiding risky behavior
SOCIAL BENEFITS
● Bonding with family and friends
● Opportunity to make new friends and acquaintances ●
Strengthen social networks and community identity
PHASES OF EXERCISES
1.Warm- up Exercises The purpose is to stretch the muscles of the
body, thus avoiding possible muscle injury. It also heats up the body,
giving a slight increase in the heart rate (pulse) in preparation for
the vigorous working phase.
2. Workout Elevates the heart rate and achieves aerobic fitness
activities, which maybe included in this phase are walking, jogging,
running, swimming, bicycling and aerobic dancing. These phases
should follow the principles of training with regards to frequency,
intensity, and time. Reaching the target heart rate and maintaining
the intensity of workout in the specific time are important guidelines
for this phase.
3. Cooldown Cooling down should be accomplished by walking for a
few minutes and followed by a stretching exercise to undo the
tightening of muscle groups that occurs from strenuous activity.
