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</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'</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is leisure commonly viewed in terms of time?

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

    Which sociologist linked leisure with social class?

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

    How is leisure defined based on the concept of recreation?

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

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

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

    How is leisure viewed in terms of religious values?

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

    What is the acronym 'SCUBA' stand for?

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

    Where was skiing primarily used historically?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Surfing</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of boat is used in kayaking?

    <p>Kayak</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary focus of free diving?

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

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

    <p>Parasailing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for scuba diving?

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

    What is a key element in barefoot skiing?

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

    Why is water aerobics considered safe for exercise?

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

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