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What is the Latin root word and meaning of recreation?
Recreare, meaning to be refreshed
Which of the following is NOT an example of an active recreational activity?
Picnic
Which of the following is NOT an example of an outdoor recreational activity in the water category?
Mountaineering
In which of the following settings do recreational activities typically take place?
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What does the term 'Existence Time' refer to, according to Clayne R. Jensen?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about outdoor recreational activities?
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What does 'subsistence time' refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a way to limit sedentary behavior?
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What are the two external factors that influence participation in physical activity?
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What is the purpose of including the 'TRIVIA' section in the text?
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What is the difference between 'active living exercises' and 'physical activity' as described in the text?
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Which of the following statements is true?
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Study Notes
Recreation
- Derived from the Latin word "recreare", meaning to be refreshed
- Refers to activities done during leisure time
Classification of Recreational Activities
- Passive recreational activity: done during leisure but at a sedentary position
- Active recreational activity: requires expending energy while performing the activity
Settings for Recreational Activities
- Leisure time
- Work/School/Home
- Active transportation
Outdoor Recreation
- Organized activities done during free time for personal reasons
- Involves interaction between man and an element of nature
- Examples: Mountaineering, Swimming, Parasailing, Trekking/Hiking, Snorkeling, etc.
Types of Outdoor Recreational Activities
- Land: Trekking/Hiking, Camping, Picnic, etc.
- Water: Swimming, Snorkeling, Diving, Surfing, Canoeing, Kayaking, etc.
- Air: Parasailing, Skydiving, Paragliding, etc.
Time Allocation
- According to Clayne R.Jensen, a day can be divided into three parts:
- Existence Time: time spent for biological needs
- Subsistence Time: time spent for economic purposes
- Free Time: remaining time after existence and subsistence time
Factors Influencing Physical Activity
- Social: participation in physical activity is influenced by peers and family
- Environmental: surroundings dictate how one participates in physical activity
Sedentary Behavior Guidelines
- Limit sedentary behavior to avoid carrying it into adulthood
- Break up sitting periods throughout the day
- Limit motorized transport, time spent indoors, and extended sitting time
- Limit screen time to up to 2 hours per day
Active Living Exercises
- Consists of activities that raise heart rate, similar to exercising
- Examples: commuting, lifting heavy bags, doing household chores, etc.
Trivia
- Cloud Nine in Siargao is considered the 9th Best Surf Spot in the World, according to CNN
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