RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
MODULE 1
Definition of Recreational
Activity and Development,
Importance, Objectives,
and Classifications of
Recreational Activities
Introduction
This module deals with the meanings, importance and development
about recreational activity. As you read this material, you will be able to
know the definition of recreational and its classification. Likewise, you will
know more about the significance in physical fitness development and
maintenance. After the content discussion, you are given exercises to
work on. Towards the end of this module, you are tasked to give your own
reflections. All these activities will deepen and strengthen your
understanding about the lesson presented. Do the task honestly coupled
with high interest so that you can benefit the most of it.
As you journey on this lesson, you are expected to:
Learning Outcome
Draft situations according to the types of
recreational activities based on their own ideas.
Learning
Objectives
1. Clarify the meaning of recreational activity and
its significance in physical fitness development
and maintenance
2. Identify recreational activities based in its
classification
Conte
nt
Are you
ready for today’s
lesson? This time,
Let’s Discover!
What is Recreation?
Recreation refers to activities that take place during an experience
known as leisure.
Recreation is the expenditure of time with intent to gain some
refreshment. It is a break from monotony and a diversion from the daily
routine. It is a positive change from the stereotypical lifestyle and involves
an active participation in some entertaining activity.
Recreation is anything that is stimulating and rejuvenating for an
individual. Some people enjoy nature hikes; others enjoy skiing (or both).
The idea behind these activities is to expand the mind and body in a
positive, healthy way.
Leisure Education is an assistive tool to enable the individual to:
1) gain a broader understanding of where, why, how, and with whom
he can pursue his leisure interests and experiences and
2) unlearn non-adaptive and learn more functional responses, i.e. to
develop different modes of leisure behavior which will enable the individual
to adapt to the environment to meet his free time needs.
Values derived from Recreation:
1. Mental Health
2. Physical Health and Growth
3. Emotional Stability
4. Social Fitness
5. Psychological Awareness
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
Why is it important for a student to enjoy positive leisure or
recreational activities daily?
a. Recreational activities give you opportunity to be creative, to express
your basic needs, and to be your real self.
b. All work and no play make a person not only dull but a sick,
unbalanced, and unhappy individual according to medical authorities.
c. Students who correctly balance work and play are more productive
and tend to be in better physical, mental, social, and emotional
health.
d. Students who are disciplined, well-organized, and have life goals well
in mind will have better chances of being successful.
e. These will help them build a lifelong habit.
Other Values that you can derive from engaging in worthwhile
recreational activities.
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.
Recreational activities may be classified as either passive or active.
Passive recreational activity refers to activities done during leisure but at a
sedentary position.
Active recreational activity requires one to expend energy while performing these
activities.
Now that you have read the text above, it is expected that you are
ready to answer the following exercises. Please answer them with
T
sincerity.
Directions: Write inside the box below the appropriate information being asked
for. You can list down as many as you can minimum of 5 examples.
Pa
ry
Directions: Provide your answers briefly and concisely below. Use
separate paper for your answer. Example
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1. Define recreational activity in your own words. ___
2. Explain briefly the difference between physical and mental ___
activity. ___
3. Explain briefly the difference between outdoor and indoor ___
activity. ___
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Direction: Give at least 3 situations where the two types of recreational activity
become evident.
Types of Recreational Activity
Passive Recreation Active Recreation
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Since you are done with all the activities above, it’s time
for you to reflect about the topic. Are you ready?
Reflective Analysis
Directions: Write 3 most important things that you have learned
from
this module. Limit your ideas to 150 words only.
From the topic about recreational activity, I realized that…
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References
1. Jocson College, Inc. Angeles City MR. RODEL E. SINAMBAN MAPEH Teacher
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
2. https://www.slideshare.net/Rs3/recreational-activities
3. https://www.slideshare.net/aprilcentes/recreational-activities-32423245
Prepared by:
Prenz Jumer B. Lota
Professors/Instructors
