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Match the recreational activity with its description:
Match the recreational activity with its description:
Cockfighting (sabong) = Popular form of gambling Basketball = Introduced by Americans in the early 20th century Boxing = Internationally competitive martial art Windsurfing = Widely practiced aquatic sport
Match the Filipino activity with its historical period:
Match the Filipino activity with its historical period:
Cultivation, hunting, and fishing = 15th century Introduced sports like basketball and tennis = Early 20th century Internationally competitive martial arts = Throughout history Cockfighting (sabong) = Throughout the country
Match the martial art with its origin:
Match the martial art with its origin:
Boxing = International Wushu = Filipino Tae kwon do = Korean Karate = Japanese
Match the recreational activity with its importance:
Match the recreational activity with its importance:
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Match the American introduced sport with its popularity in the Philippines:
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Match the tourism system component with its description:
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Match the element of tour guiding with its description:
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Match the characteristic of a tour guide with its explanation:
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Match the limitation of a tour guide with its implication:
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Match the reason why tourists need a guide with its explanation:
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Study Notes
Historical Timeline of Recreation
- Ancient Civilization (3000-4000 B.C.E.):
- Recreational activities varied from country to country
- Examples: hunting, boxing, wrestling, board games, music in Mesopotamia; ball games, archery, fishing in the Mayan World; swimming, fishing, board games, wrestling, music in Egypt; sports, exercise, boxing in Greece; sports, public baths, gambling, theatre performance in Rome
- Middle Age/Dark Age (500-1500 C.E.):
- Recreation centered around spiritual activities and holidays
- Hunting, archery, and tournaments were popular among the affluent
- Renaissance (1500-1600 C.E.):
- Period of cultural and intellectual revival
- Dance, music, tennis, golf, and fencing became popular among the affluent
- The Enlightenment (1685-1760 C.E.):
- Period of intellectual activity and scientific advancement
- Board games like chess, backgammon, and cards became popular
- Industrial Revolution (1760-1840 C.E.):
- Invention of photography, electricity, and telephone led to new leisure activities
- Steam engines enabled travel and tourism
- The Modern World (19th Century-Present):
- Rise of digital media, streaming services, and video games
- Increased popularity of outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and camping
- Sports like soccer and baseball became popular, and events like the Olympics and World Cup drew large audiences
History of Recreation in the Philippines
- 15th century Filipinos engaged in cultivation, hunting, and fishing
- Cockfighting (sabong) was a popular form of gambling, especially in Cebu
- Americans introduced sports like basketball, tennis, golf, and aquatic sports in the early 20th century
- Filipinos excelled in martial arts like boxing, wushu, and tae kwon do
Importance of Recreation in Human History
- Recreational activities are vital for physical and psychological well-being
- Taking breaks from daily routine can improve mental health and overall contentment
Tour Guiding
- Tour guides occupy a special position in the tourism system, forming part of the supply-side and intermediary components
- Characteristics of a tour guide include professionalism, service, interpretation, and physical elements
- Limitations of a tour guide: they cannot work alone and rely on others to provide the total tourism experience
- Why tourists need guides: to know about the destination, translate foreign languages, access non-public areas, manage limited time, and benefit from expertise
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Description
Explore the evolution of recreation through different historical periods, from ancient civilizations to the modern world. Learn about famous recreational activities in various countries, the importance of leisure in human history, and the impact of recreational activities on different continents.