Recreational activities...

 Universally sought and practical

•Held during special occasions  By- products
•Revitalize all the different aspects of life (physical,  Gives direct satisfaction
mental, social, e motional) Values in Leisure and Recreation
•All activities are held for everybody’s enjoyment and Physical Health
Recreation Psychological Health
Social well-being
Classifications of Recreational Activities Emotional stability
Spectator Type Participant Type Big business
Spectator Type - People spend their time watching the
event and derive enjoyment from it Scope of Recreation
Participant Type - People do not gain enjoyment merely  Indoor Activities
by watching; they do so by joining the activity a. Games and Sports: chess, parlor games
Active Type b. Dance Activities: stop dance, trip to Jerusalem
Passive Type - People have no excessive movement in c. Music Activities: singing, instrumental playing
performing the task or action d. Drama Activities: story telling, comedy skits
e. Arts and Crafts: origami, pop- up cards
Physical and Mental f. Hobby and Collecting Activities: cooking, dancing,
Physical Activity People exerts efforts and bodily stamp collections, antique collection
functions in performing the action Outdoor Activities
Mental Activity The mind is doing the functions with a. Games and Sports: dual and team sports
less body movement b. Dance Activities: street dancing, aerobics
c. Music Activities: singing contest during fiesta
Public, Private and Commercial d. Nature and Outdoor Activities: camping, hiking, field
Public Type Involves the general public trips, picnic, excursions
Private Type Confined to people working in a private e. Arts and Crafts: painting, drawing
companies f. Hobby and Collecting Activities:
Commercial - Endorsing products which are open to f.1. bowling,tennis,
everybody Commercial Type f.2. billiard, fishing

Recreational Games: Quote: Recreation's purpose is not to kill time, but to

 Scrabble make life, not to keep a person occupied, but to keep
 To grope frantically them refreshed; no to offer an escape from life, but to
 Invented by Alfred Mosher Butts provide a discovery of life. ---Author Unknown
 Originally known as Criss-Criss-Word
 Chinese Checkers - Played with a six- pointer Jocson College, Inc. Angeles City MR. RODEL E.
star- shaped board SINAMBAN MAPEH Teacher RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
 Dominoes - A French word for the black and
white hoods worn by Catholic priest in winter. It Jocson College, Inc. Angeles City MR. RODEL E.
was played in Europe in 18th century (Italy in SINAMBAN MAPEH Teacher
the courts of venice and Naples)
 Snakes and Ladders Recreation is the expenditure of time with an intent to
- Originated in India gain some refreshment. It is a break from monotony
- A game of morality with the bases and a diversion from the daily routine. It is a positive
of the ladders representing good change from the stereotypical lifestyle and involves an
- Snakes representing various forms active participation in some entertaining activity.
of evil Recreation is anything that is stimulating and
- Teach children about religion rejuvenating for an individual. Some people enjoy
nature hikes; others enjoy skiing (or both). The idea
Characteristics of Recreation behind these activities is to expand the mind and body
 Involves Activity in a positive, healthy way.
 No single form
 Determined by motivation Leisure Education is an assistive tool to enable the
 Occurs in unobligated time individual to :
 Voluntary participated
 1) gain a broader understanding of where, why,  Intellectual
how, and with whom he can pursue his leisure  Types of Recreational Activities
interests and experiences and  . Minor Sports
2) unlearn non-adaptive and learn more  Group Games
functional responses, i.e. to develop different  Camping
modes of leisure behavior which will enable the  Outing
individual to adapt to the environment to meet  Physical
his free time needs .  Social
 Social dancing
Values derived from Recreation:
 Attending parties
1. Mental Health
 Joining Parlor Games and the likes
2. Physical Health and Growth
 Cultural
3. Emotional Stability
 Arts and crafts
4. Social Fitness
 Joining Glee Club or
5. Psychological Awareness
 Music Ministries and Choirs
 Dramatic guilds
Everyone needs to plan and best utilize daily free time
for recreation. If leisure time is used correctly and to  Dance Troupes
the fullest, it will:  Intellectual
Recreate the body, mind, and spirit through and  Song
through  Poetry
Bring forth renewed vigor, spirit, and creative  Jingle
effort  Short Story Writing
 Internet Surfing
Why is it important for a student to enjoy positive  Answering Puzzle
leisure or recreational activities daily?  Playing Scrabble, Bowling, Chess, Dart, etc.
 Recreational activities gives you opportunity to  Joining Social activities will help you:
be creative, to express your basic needs, and to  Increase your contact with people
be your real self.  Release tensions
 All work and no play makes a person not only  Satisfy your basic needs to belong
dull but a sick, unbalanced, and unhappy  Gain recognition
individual according to medical authorities.  Provide self-expression
 Students who correctly balance work and play  Develop leadership
are more productive and tend to be in better  Have democratic experience in group activities
physical, mental, social, and emotional health.
 Students who are disciplined, well-organized,
and have life goals well in mind will have better
chances of being successful.
 These will help them build a lifelong habit.
 Recreational activities like sports will develop
muscular strength, agility, power, flexibility, and
improve one’s health.
 Engaging in group activities develops social
skills that will lead to the development of proper
conduct and behavior and social graces.
 Worthwhile recreational activities give students
or youth opportunities to be busy with
meaningful activities instead of roaming around
and doing harmful vices like abusing dangerous
drugs.
Other Values that you can derive from engaging in
worthwhile recreational activities.
 Physical
 Social
 Cultural