12 Questions
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'recreare'?
To be refreshed or relax
Which of these is an example of a passive recreational activity?
Reading books
What type of recreational activity involves people gaining enjoyment by watching an event?
Spectator type
Which of the following is NOT an example of an active recreational activity?
Watching television
What type of recreational activities can improve cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength, and bone strength?
Aquatic recreational activities
What determines an individual's participation in recreational activities?
Their intention, reason or belief
Which stroke is considered the hardest to execute in swimming?
Butterfly Stroke
Which swimming stroke is known for engaging the forearms, chest, and upper back the most?
Breaststroke
Which swimming style is suitable for long distance swims and can be performed at any pace?
Breaststroke
Which stroke involves paddling backwards while on your back and is popular among recreational swimmers?
Backstroke
Which stroke requires the swimmer to propel their body through the water by spreading their arms out like wings above the water?
Butterfly Stroke
Which swimming stroke involves a combination of legs kicking and full reaching strokes of the arms with cupped hands acting like paddles?
Freestyle Stroke
Study Notes
Recreation
- Recreation is any activity that takes place during free time, does not follow standard rules, can be done anywhere, and gives enjoyment and self-satisfaction.
- The word "recreation" is derived from the Latin word "recreare", which means to be refreshed, to relax, or to enjoy.
Types of Recreational Activities
- Passive recreational activities require little exertion of effort or energy, but are generally sustained, e.g., watching television, listening to music, or reading books.
- Active recreational activities exert more energy and effort, e.g., jogging, swimming, hiking, biking, or gardening.
Classification of Recreation
- Spectator type: people spend their time watching the event and derive enjoyment from it.
- Participant type: people do not gain enjoyment merely by watching, they do so by joining the activity.
Aquatic Recreational Activities
- Aquatic recreational activities are excellent options for maintaining physical fitness, improving cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength, and bone strength.
- Aquatics include all sports activities in water, such as swimming, polo, diving, and synchronized swimming.
Swimming Strokes
- The Freestyle Stroke:
- The fastest stroke, where the head is forward and down, and propulsion is provided by the combination of legs and arms.
- The stroke requires coordination of legs, arms, head, and breathing.
- The Butterfly Stroke:
- The hardest stroke to execute, but the most fun to watch.
- Involves spreading arms out like wings above the water and paddling back under the water.
- Requires sufficient strength in the legs and upper body.
- The Breaststroke:
- One of the slowest moving swim techniques, but suitable for long-distance swims.
- Performed by pushing hands straight through the water and waving them back to the hips.
- Engages forearms, chest, and upper back more than any other swim style.
- The Backstroke:
- Popular for recreational swimmers who like to watch the sky.
- Involves laying on top of the water on your back and paddling backwards.
- Not as easy as it looks in competitive events, due to the risk of violating swim lanes and becoming entangled with lane markers.
Test your knowledge on outdoor recreational activities and the concept of recreation. Explore the benefits and meanings behind participation in recreational activities, as well as the various forms it can take.
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