ABM/AD/HUMSS 11

PE 02
H.O.P.E 02 – Recreation
Module 2
Introduction to RECREATION
Created by: Mrs. Loresa A. Santillan, MA and Mrs. Kristel Antoinette P. Calomarde, MA

In this module, you will spend 1 hour to:

 describe the nature of recreation and its characteristics;
 identify the different categories of recreation in terms of forms and type;
 cite specific recreational activities for each form and or type of recreation; and
 recognize the benefits of engaging in recreation in terms of physical, mental, social and emotional
aspects.

INTRODUCTION:

RECREATION is from the Latin word “recreare” which means to refresh, restore, make anew, revive or
invigorate. The need to do something for recreation is an essential element of human biology and psychology.
 It means doing things which are renewing, refreshing, or rejuvenating.
 It is something interesting to do in leisure which is done simply for the enjoyment of it.
 It means some worthwhile, socially accepted, leisure experience which provides immediate satisfactions
to the individual who voluntarily participates in an activity.
Characteristics of Recreation
 Recreational activities can be communal or solitary, active or passive, outdoors or indoors, healthy or
harmful, and useful for society or detrimental.
 Some recreational activities – such as gambling, recreational drug use, or delinquent activities – may
violate societal norms and laws. (harmful and detrimental to self and society).
 It is extremely wide and varied.
 It is some sort of action as distinguished from rest.
 It must be voluntary; it cannot be ordered, imposed, or forced.
 It is flexible; it can be organized or unorganized.
 A specific activity can be a recreation to one, but could be a work to another.
 It involves an individual's attitude, motive, and incentive.
 It is necessary in order for an individual to have balanced growth.

Forms of Recreation
1. Bricolage and DIY
 building, modifying, or repairing things without the direct aid of experts or professionals
 individuals use raw and semi-raw materials and parts to produce, transform, or reconstruct
material possessions, including those drawn from the natural environment (e.g., landscaping)
 DIY behavior can be triggered by various motivations previously categorized
as marketplace motivations (economic benefits, lack of product availability, lack of product
quality, need for customization), and identity enhancement (craftsmanship, empowerment,
community seeking, uniqueness).
 They could involve crafts that require particular skills and knowledge of skilled work. Typical
interests enjoyed by the maker culture include engineering-oriented pursuits such as home
improvement, electronics, robotics, 3-D printing, and the use of Computer Numeric
Control tools, as well as more traditional activities such metalworking and woodworking.
2. Games
 Any structured form of play; sometimes purely for recreation, sometimes for achievement or
monetary rewards as well.
 The games could be board games, puzzles, computer or video games.

3. Outdoor recreation
 Recreation engaged in out of doors, most commonly in natural settings.
 Traditional examples of outdoor recreational activities include hiking, camping, mountaineering,
cycling, canoeing, caving, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, running, sailing, skiing, sky diving and
surfing
 New pursuits, often hybrids of prior ones are coasteering, canyoning, fastpacking, and plogging

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 Activities such as fishing, hunting, backpacking, and horseback riding are characteristically

dependent on the environment practiced in.
4. Performing arts
 forms of creative activity that are performed in front of an audience such as dance, drama and
music
a. Dance
 The many forms of dance provide recreation for all age groups and cultures.
 Participatory dance whether it be a folk dance, a social dance, a group dance such as
a line, circle, chain or square dance, or a partner dance such as Western ballroom
dancing, is undertaken primarily for a common purpose, such as entertainment, social
interaction or exercise, of participants rather than onlookers.
b. Music Creation
 Music is composed and performed for many purposes, ranging from recreation,
religious or ceremonial purposes, or for entertainment.
c. Drama

5. Visual arts
 Woodworking, photography, moviemaking, jewelry making, software projects such
as Photoshopping and home music or video production, making bracelets, artistic projects such
as drawing, painting, Cosplay (design, creation, and wearing a costume based on an already
existing creative property), creating models out of card stock or paper – called papercraft fall
under the category of visual arts. Many of these are practiced for recreation.
Types of Recreation
The listing below represents one of the ways that recreation could be categorized:
1. Physical activities (sports, games, fitness, etc.)
2. Social activities (parties, banquets, picnics, etc.)
3. Camping and outdoor activities (day camps, resident camps, backpacking, float trips, etc.)
4. Arts and crafts activities (painting, scrapbooking, ceramics, woodworking, etc.)
5. Dramatic activities (plays, puppetry, skits, etc.)
6. Musical activities (singing, bands, etc.)
7. Cultural activities (art appreciation, music appreciation, panels, discussion groups, etc.)
8. Service activities (fun in doing things for others)

The Importance of Recreational Activities

 We need to understand the importance of balancing our life with work and recreational activities. Engaging
ourselves in any recreational activity that excites us is the best way to bring down unwanted worries, tensions,
and stress and you feel happier and healthier.
1. Stronger bonds with family
 Setting apart time to engage in leisure time activities with your family is one of the best ways to
bring down stress and unwanted worries. This also builds stronger bonds among the members
of the family. The care, attention, and security that you get within your family will help you
decide how happy you are. This will, in turn, add to your overall health and well-being.
2. Reduced levels of anxiety and stress
 Having a calm and clear mind is important for any person to function normally. Your mental
well-being decides on how well you perform each day and how successful you are. People who
continue to work like a machine each and every day with no recreational activities are likely to
be stressed and drained out in no time and this will stop them from achieving their plans and
goals. Engaging in recreational activities with your friends and loved ones on a regular basis will
bring down tensions and stress and help you maintain a proper balance in your lives.
3. Makes you healthy and fit
 Engaging in recreational activities like a walk, jog, aerobics, a favorite sport, dance or regular
workouts on a daily basis helps you stay physically strong, fit and healthy. This is good for
removing sluggishness, prevents unwanted diseases, gives you better levels of concentration
and helps you stay focused. Your blood results are likely to stay within the normal range and you
can cut down on the number of visits to your doctor.
4. Better levels of motivation and self-esteem
 Participating in leisure time activities on a regular basis not just helps you stay focused and
happy. It improves your level of confidence and self-esteem. You feel strongly motivated to
perform to the best of your ability.
5. Quality of your life
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 Recreational and leisure time activities help you to attain a proper balance in your lives. This
brings about a level of contentment in your life and you feel totally free of unwanted worries
and stress. This, in turn, helps a person to perform better and be successful. Thus, the overall
quality of your life is improved.
6. Increased levels of productivity ensuring successful lives
 Participating in recreational or leisure time activities on a regular basis gives a person a better
level of confidence, good memory, emotional and mental stability, optimism, excellent decision-
making skills, and independence. It’s highly unlikely that they suffer from tension, worries,
anxiety, stress, confusion, or anger. This will increase their level of performance which adds to
their productivity and fruitfulness.
References:
https://moneyhighstreet.com/healthy-lifestyle-importance-of-recreational-activities/
http://leisurelines.blogspot.com/2005/07/challenge-of-leisure.html
https://townofwindsorct.com/recreation/benefits-of-recreation/

HERE IS YOUR WORK

Short Q&A (5 points)

Explain and give examples of recreation which are:

 Communal or solitary
 Active or passive
 Outdoors or indoors
 Healthy or harmful
 Useful for society or detrimental

SELF-ASSESSMENT

Short quiz will be taken within the block’s PE schedule next meeting (asynchronous session).