Filipino Traditional Games - Laro ng Lahi Quiz

Physical Fitness and Laro ng Lahi

• Physical fitness refers to a set of attributes that an individual has or can achieve to perform physical activities.
• Laro ng Lahi are Filipino indigenous games commonly played by children, usually using locally available materials or instruments.
• These games are considered traditional or native sports of the Filipinos.

Popular Laro ng Lahi Games

• Patintero combines the thrill of tag with strategic positioning, requiring agility and anticipation.
• Tumbang Preso tests precision and daring, teaching risk-taking and quick thinking.
• Sipa involves keeping a small metal or rattan ring in the air using one's feet, honing coordination and balance.
• Luksong Tinik teaches resilience and pushing one's limits, requiring players to jump over increasing heights.

Nature of Recreational Activities

• Recreation refers to any activity that takes place during free time, providing enjoyment and self-satisfaction.
• Recreational activities can be categorized into active (e.g., jogging, swimming) and passive (e.g., watching TV, reading).
• The Philippines has many places to explore and engage in recreational activities, including water and air environments.

Aquatic Recreational Activities

• Water environments provide opportunities for recreational activities such as swimming, surfing, boating, rafting, and fishing.

Mountaineering and Aerial Activities

• Mountaineering and aerial activities bring individuals closer to nature and enhance organization and management skills.
• Terms related to mountaineering include hiking, trekking, camping, and orienteering.
• Terms related to aerial activities include bungee jumping, sky diving, paragliding, and hanggliding.

Health-Related Fitness Components

• Body Composition refers to the percentage of body fat and lean body tissue in an individual.
• Body Mass Index (BMI) measures one's weight relative to their height.
• Muscular Strength is the ability of a particular muscle or group of muscles to put forth force in a single maximal contraction.
• Muscular Endurance involves the muscle in building a number of continuous movements.
• Flexibility is the capacity of a particular joint to move during a complete range of motion.
• Cardio-respiratory endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to deliver oxygen to the entire body during exercise.

FITT Principles

• Frequency refers to the number of times one exercises in a given week, depending on intensity and duration.
• Intensity is the level of difficulty of an exercise or workout as well as the amount exerted during performance.