PATHFIT IV
OBJECTIVES
Learners will be able to . . .
• Differentiate the terms related to recreational activities
• Identify the benefits of recreational activities
• Share relevant recreational activities in this online
learning
RECREATION
• Latin word “recreare” to refresh or
restore.
• voluntarily chosen – restore ones
from heavy obligatory work.
• (Fritzgerald) it is a natural
expression of human interest and
needs seeking satisfaction during
leisure.
LEISURE
• Latin word “licere” to be permitted freedom or
opportunity to do something of value.
• (Carlson, et al., 1963) unobligated hours
available after caring for employment or the
activities mandatory for self maintenance.
PLAY
• An activity which is carried on within leisure for
purpose of pleasure, satisfaction and self
expression.
• Done for rivalry, fulfilment and enjoyment.
• More of rivalry or competition rather than
recreation.
Play…
Therefore, play is a
spontaneous physical activity
for children while
recreation is re-creative,
organized, relaxing activity
for adults.
RECREATION
• Anything that is stimulating and
rejuvenating for an individual.
• The idea behind these activities is
to expand the mind and body in a
positive and healthy way.
Characteristics
• It is an activity as opposed to idleness
• Recreation occurs in leisure
• Choice of activity is voluntary
• Recreation provides enjoyment
• Satisfaction is immediate and inherent in the activity.
• Recreation, at all best is re-creative
• Recreation should be wholesome, constructive, and socially
acceptable
BENEFITS OF RECREATION
It relaxes your mind and body.
It relieves your day-to-day
tension Universal need of man
VALUES DERIVED FROM RECREATION
MENTAL HEALTH
VALUES DERIVED FROM RECREATION
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH GROWTH
VALUES DERIVED FROM RECREATION
EMOTIONAL
VALUES DERIVED FROM RECREATION
SOCIAL FITNESS
VALUES DERIVED FROM RECREATION
PSYCHOLOGICAL AWARENESS
TYPES OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
1. PHYSICAL
2. SOCIAL
3. CULTURAL
4. INTELLECTUA
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Physical Recreational Activities
• These activities focus on physical health and involve bodily
movement or exercise. They improve fitness, strength, coordination,
and overall well-being.
Examples: Jogging, cycling, swimming, hiking, team sports (soccer,
basketball), yoga, and dancing.
Benefits: Enhance cardiovascular health, improve muscular strength,
reduce stress, boost energy, and promote overall physical fitness.
PHYSICAL
1. Minor Sports
2. Group Games
3. Camping
4. Outing
Social Recreational Activities
• Social activities are centered around interaction with others,
fostering relationships and community. They help reduce feelings of
isolation and build a sense of belonging.
Examples: Playing team sports, attending social clubs, group fitness
classes, volunteering, board games, or group travel.
Benefits: Improve communication skills, build friendships, increase
social support, and boost emotional well-being.
SOCIAL
1. Social Dancing
2. Parties
3. Parlor Games
Participation
Cultural Recreational Activities
• Cultural activities involve engaging with the arts, traditions, and cultural
expressions. They help individuals connect with their heritage, appreciate
diverse cultures, and stimulate creativity.
Examples: Attending theater performances, art exhibitions, music concerts,
dance festivals, visiting museums, or participating in cultural festivals.
Benefits: Foster creativity, cultural awareness, personal expression, and
emotional fulfillment, while enriching one's understanding of different
societies and traditions.
CULTURAL
1. Arts and Crafts
2. Glee Club or music
ministries
3. Dramatic Guilds or
theatre arts
4. Dance Troupes
5. Writing and
painting
Intellectual Recreational Activities
• These activities engage the mind and focus on mental stimulation
and learning. They help develop cognitive skills, problem-solving
abilities, and critical thinking.
Examples: Reading, solving puzzles, chess, learning a new language,
attending lectures or seminars, writing, or participating in debates.
Benefits: Enhance cognitive function, stimulate mental curiosity,
improve concentration, and promote lifelong learning and personal
growth.
INTELLECTUAL
1. Song
2. Poetry
3. Jingle
4. Short Story Writing
5. Puzzle
6. Board Games
The benefit of participating in
various recreational activities are
endless…
1.) HAPPIER – FEEL GREAT
With recreational activities . . .
2.) BUILD FAMILY
UNITY
With recreational activities . . .
3.) PROVIDE CHILD CARE
With recreational activities . . .
4.) CONTROL WEIGHT, LOOK BETTER,
BUILD STRONG BODIES
With recreational activities . . .
5.) DIMINISH CHANCE OF DISEASE
LIVE LONGER!
With recreational activities . . .
6.) BUILD SELF-ESTEEM
With recreational activities . . .
7.) REDUCE STRESS
With recreational activities . . .
8.) PROMOTE SENSITIVITY TO CULTURAL
DIVERSITY
With recreational activities . . .
9.) ELIMINATE LONELINESS – CONQUER
BOREDOM!
With recreational activities . . .
10.) INCREASE COMMUNITY PRIDE
QUOTE:
Recreation’s purpose is not to kill time, but
to make life, not to keep a person occupied,
but to keep them refreshed; no to offer an
escape from life, but to provide a discovery of
life.
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