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(COR 020) Study Notes - First Achievement Test

The document discusses recreational activities and their importance. It provides classifications of recreational activities, including spectators type where people watch events, and participant type where people actively participate. Recreational activities are also classified as passive type with little movement or active type requiring more movement. The document lists benefits of recreational activities at the individual, community, environmental, and economic levels. Finally, it distinguishes between indoor recreational activities done at home like basketball, and outdoor activities like nature walks, cycling, and sports.

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(COR 020) Study Notes - First Achievement Test

The document discusses recreational activities and their importance. It provides classifications of recreational activities, including spectators type where people watch events, and participant type where people actively participate. Recreational activities are also classified as passive type with little movement or active type requiring more movement. The document lists benefits of recreational activities at the individual, community, environmental, and economic levels. Finally, it distinguishes between indoor recreational activities done at home like basketball, and outdoor activities like nature walks, cycling, and sports.

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COR 020 Study Notes

SAS 1 and 2 Topics

Recreational Activities

Recreational activities, whether in school, at home, or in the community, should provide an


individual with meaningful leisure-time activities. These will help you gain enough skills to find joy
and deep satisfaction that you become recreated, refreshed, and revitalized for work and daily living
demands. Everyone needs to plan and best utilize daily free time for recreation. If leisure time is
used correctly and to the fullest, it will:

• recreate the body, mind, and spirit through and through.


• bring forth renewed vigor, spirit, and creative effort.

It is healthful to prepare yourself for a life that will be well-spent tomorrow, in leisure as
well as in labor. Why is it important for a student to enjoy positive leisure of recreational
activities daily?

1. Recreational activities allow you to be creative, express your basic needs, and be
your real self.
2. According to medical authorities, all work and no play make a person not only
dull but a sick, unbalanced, and unhappy individual.
3. Students who correctly balance work and play are more productive and tend to be in
better physical, mental, social, and emotional health.
4. Students who are disciplined, well-organized, and have life goals well in mind
will have better chances of being successful.

Physical Recreation- people exert efforts and bodily functions in acting.


Mental Recreation- the mind is doing the functions with less body
movement.

Classifications of Recreational Activities


1. Spectators Type-people spend their time watching the event and derive
enjoyment from it.
2. Participant type- People who participate in an activity.

Types of Recreation
A. Passive Type- people have no excessive movement in performing
the task or action.
B. Active Type- people must function effectively in acting.

BENEFITS OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES (by category)

1. Individual
∙ Develops Personal Development and Growth
∙ Physical Health
∙ Self Esteem and Self Reliance
∙ Creativity and Sense of Accomplishment
∙ Creates More Fun
∙ Enhances Pleasure
∙ Reduces Stress

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∙ Increases Life Satisfaction
∙ Promotes Psychological Well-being

2. Community
∙ Connected Families
∙ Strengths Social Bonding
∙ Ethnic and cultural Harmony
∙ Reduces Alienation
∙ Develops Strong Communities

3. Environmental
∙ Reduces Pollution
∙ Promotes Clean Air and Water
∙ Preserves Open Space
∙ Protects the Ecosystem
∙ Increases Community Pride

4. Economic
∙ Reduces Healthcare Cost
∙ Reduces Vandalism and Crime
∙ Enhances Property Value
∙ Catalyst for Tourism

Recreation is an activity of leisure, which is an essential element of human biology and


psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or health
benefits and are considered fun. Recreation refers to the time spent in an activity one loves to
engage in, with the intent to feel refreshed. It is a break from the monotony and a diversion from
the daily routine. It is a positive change from the stereotypical lifestyle. Recreational activities
give enjoyment because while recreating one engages in something he likes. They are a source
of joy and provide relaxation for one’s mind and body. Recreational activities can be grouped
into two groups: indoor and outdoor activities.

Firstly, indoor activities are also a part of the recreation program. Indoor recreation activities
are undertaken in the comfort of one’s home or more specifically indoors and they are to
recreate the mind and soul. For indoor recreation activities, well-established clubs or
recreation centers offer a varied program of activities throughout the year. Activities on offer
include basketball, swimming, volleyball, chess, table tennis, bowling, singing, reading,
listening to music, watching movies, and more of the same. For example, basketball is the
most popular indoor sport and the second most popular team sport after soccer. Basketball
has
many health benefits as it demands a lot of physical work. There is a quote saying
“Basketball does not build character. It reveals it.”

Secondly, outdoor sports like the ones mentioned, also provide us with the means to exercise
and hence happen to be one of the best forms of recreation. Outdoor recreation sports
examples include nature walks, river rafting, cycling, camping, fishing, hiking, adventure park,
surfing, and sports. Outdoor recreational activities can range from nature walks to river rafting.
Organized recreational activities are often planned by private clubs or government
organizations. Sports, cultural activities, and social gatherings are some of the organized
ones. Clubs and recreation centers offer a variety of recreational programs for people of
different ages and varied interests.

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