Physical Education and Health 3: Lesson 1&2 - Recreation and its Types

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What is the origin of the term 'recreation'?

  • From the Anglo-Saxon 'plega' meaning 'a game'
  • From the Latin 're' meaning 'refreshment' (correct)
  • From the Latin 'create' meaning 'to create'
  • From the English 'curing of a sick person'

What is the prerequisite of recreation according to the text?

  • Being free from prior commitments to physiologic or social needs (correct)
  • Increased hours spent for physical and economic survival
  • Longevity and decreased leisure time
  • Close bonds with like-minded individuals

How does the text describe the relationship between recreation and play?

  • Recreation is solely for adults while play is for children
  • Recreation focuses on individual perspective whereas play is more communal
  • Play involves physical activities while recreation is more mental
  • They are difficult to separate as play is usually children's recreational activity (correct)

What does physical recreational activities such as playing basketball or volleyball aim to do according to the text?

<p>Keep a person's body in shape and initiate close bonds between individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term was derived from the Anglo-Saxon 'plega' meaning 'a game, sport, skirmish, fight or battle'?

<p>'Play' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of recreation involves adventure, risk, excitement, and fulfillment according to the text?

<p>Adventure seekers melding recreation with technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is leisure commonly viewed in terms of time?

<p>As discretionary time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sociologist linked leisure with social class?

<p>Thorstein Veblen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is leisure defined based on the concept of recreation?

<p>Activity during free time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of leisure, what does 'plaga' mean?

<p>'A blow, stroke, or thrust' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which view of leisure emphasizes personal fulfillment and self-enrichment?

<p>View as a state of being marked by freedom (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is leisure viewed in terms of religious values?

<p>As a spiritual expression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym 'SCUBA' stand for?

<p>SelfContained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was skiing primarily used historically?

<p>As a hunting medium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for Snow Surfing mentioned in the text?

<p>Alpine Surfing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of developing the 'SCUBA' system?

<p>Underwater warfare (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which region can you commonly experience 'Dune Bashing'?

<p>Sahara Desert (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of regular physical activity according to the text?

<p>Improved health assurance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What water sport involves elegant synchronized moves in the water with music played in the background?

<p>Synchronized Swimming (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which water sport involves riding a surfboard on the forward face of a wave?

<p>Surfing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which sport do participants attempt to show their abilities on or in the water individually?

<p>Individual Water Sports (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of boat is used in kayaking?

<p>Kayak (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which water activity involves racing over a body of water on a one-man watercraft machine?

<p>Power Boating (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does windsurfing combine to create a radical technique involving surfing and sailing?

<p>Surfing and Sailing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of free diving?

<p>Long spells under water without diving equipment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity involves the use of a parachute towed behind a boat?

<p>Parasailing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for scuba diving?

<p>Air hose, mouthpiece, and regulator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element in barefoot skiing?

<p>Balancing while skiing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is water aerobics considered safe for exercise?

<p>Reduces risk of injury and overheating (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key benefits of team building in organizations?

<p>Improving team communication and efficiency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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