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Recreation
1. Spectator Type-People spend their time watching the event and derive enjoyment from it.
2. Participant Type- People do not gain enjoyment merely by watching; they do so by joining the activity.
Type of Recreation
2. Passive Type- People have no excessive movement in performing the task or action
1. Physical Activity- People exerts efforts and bodily functions in performing the action
2. Mental Activity- The mind is doing the functions with less body movement
Recreational Games
Scrabble
To grope frantically
Invented by Alfred Mosher Butts
Originally known as Criss-Cross-Word
Dominoes
A French word for the black and white hoods worn by Catholic priest in winter.
It was played in Europe in 18th century (Italy in the courts of venice and Naples)
Snakes and Ladders
Originated in India
A game of morality with the bases of the ladders representing good
Snakes representing various forms of evil
Teach children about religion
Characteristics of Recreation
1. Involves Activity
2. No single form
3. Determined by motivation
4. Occurs in unobligated time
5. Voluntary participated
6. Universally sought and practical
7. By- products
8. Gives direct satisfaction
1. Physical Health
2. Psychological Health
3. Social well-being
4. Emotional stability
5. Big business
Scope of Recreation
Indoor Activities
f. Hobby and Collecting Activities: cooking, dancing, stamp collections, antique collection
Outdoor Activities
d. Nature and Outdoor Activities: camping, hiking, field trips, picnic, excursions