Recreation and Its Types PDF

LESSON 1&2: RECREATION AND IT’S TYPE Types of Recreation Recreation – refers to activities done for enjoyment, relaxation, 1. Recreation through Sports - Engaging in sports like or leisure during free time. basketball, vo...

LESSON 1&2: RECREATION AND IT’S TYPE Types of Recreation Recreation – refers to activities done for enjoyment, relaxation, 1. Recreation through Sports - Engaging in sports like or leisure during free time. basketball, volleyball, cricket, and baseball for physical exercise Leisure - refers to time spent away from work or duties, where and fitness. an individual is free to engage in activities of personal choice 2. Recreation through Adventure - Participating in and enjoyment. adventurous activities like biking, skiing, bungee jumping, and Play - refers to activities that are engaging, enjoyable, and exploring nature. typically voluntary, often involving creativity, imagination, or 3. Recreation for Amusement - Engaging in activities for physical movement. entertainment, such as video games, internet surfing, traveling, partying, shopping, and visiting parks and museums. Recreational Activities - The need to do something for 4. Club-Organized Recreation - Participating in recreational recreation is an essential element of human biology and activities planned by clubs, friends, companies, or psychology. organizations, promoting social interaction and team building. -​ considered to be "fun". 5. Diversion through Entertainment - Engaging in activities like singing, listening to music, dancing, and watching movies LEISURE and PLAY for relaxation and enjoyment. -​ The word play was derived from the Anglo-Saxon Common Outdoor Activities “plega”, meaning “a game, sport, skirmish, fight or 1. River Rafting - An adrenaline-pumping activity in adventure battle”. tourism, divided into six levels of difficulty, suitable for -​ This is related to the Latin "plaga” which means “a mountain rivers. blow, stroke, or thrust”. It is illustrated in the idea of 2. Rock Climbing and Mountaineering - Challenging striking or stroking an instrument activities that offer a thrilling experience, with rock climbing -​ Other languages have words derived from a common 3. Skydiving - An exhilarating sport that involves flying from root –such as the German “spielen” and the Dutch an airplane and parachuting down to earth, offering various “spleen” – whose meanings include the playing of challenges and experiences. games, sports or musical instruments. 4. Paragliding - A distinct adventure sport that involves flying with a paraglider, a lightweight, inflatable wing Leisure is defined based on five views: 5. Scuba Diving - Exploring underwater marine life and coral 1. As a symbol of social class - Leisure is seen as a status formations using Self-Contained Underwater Breathing symbol, reflecting one's social class and wealth, as proposed by Apparatus. Thorstein Veblen. 6. Skiing and Sledging - Winter sports involve sliding down 2. As an unobligated time - Leisure is viewed as free time, snowy slopes, with various forms including Nordic, Alpine, kite uncommitted to work, personal maintenance, or other skiing, obligations. 7. Wildlife Surveys - Participating in data collection and 3. As an activity- Leisure is considered an activity or pursuit observation of wildlife species people engage in during their free time, often linked to 8. Desert Safari (Dune Bashing) - An exhilarating recreational recreation. activity that involves exploring desert sand dunes in a 4x4 4. As a state of being that is marked by freedom - Leisure is vehicle seen as a state of freedom, enabling personal fulfillment, self-enrichment, and overall well-being. LESSON 3: BENEFITS OF RECREATIONAL 5. As a spiritual expression - Leisure is viewed as a means of ACTIVITIES expressing and nurturing one's spiritual side, often through activities promoting religious values. Benefits – refer to the positive effects or advantages that something provides. Classification of Recreation activities Boosting – means increasing, improving, or enhancing Indoor Recreational Activities something. Indoor recreational activities include the Relaxation – refers to the process of becoming less tense, following: stressed, or anxious. ✓ Sports (Badminton, Table Tennis, etc.) Revitalization - refers to the process of giving new life, energy, ✓ Board games (Chess, Snake and Ladders, Scrabbles, etc.) or strength to something. ✓ Card games (Monopoly cards, Uno, Deck cards, etc.) ✓ Party / Parlour Games (Trip to Jerusalem, Stop dance, etc.) Personal Benefits of Recreation Outdoor Recreational Activities Contributes to a fulfilling life. Outdoor recreational activities include the Regular physical activity ensures health. following: Provides relaxation and rest for stress management. Enhances self-esteem and positive self-image. ✓ Hunting and fishing. Offers balanced life, potential achievement, and life ✓ Hiking and camping. satisfaction. ✓ Canoeing, kayaking and rafting. ✓ Biking, Horseback riding. Social Benefits of Recreation ✓ Rock Climbing. Promotes ethnic and cultural harmony. ✓ Skiing. Provides leadership opportunities for community growth.  Reduces alienation, loneliness, and anti-social behaviors. Canoeing – Paddling a small, pointed boat (canoe) across Builds strong families and society. water. Offers community involvement and shared management. Power Boating – High-speed racing and thrill-seeking using powerful boats. Recreation offers numerous health benefits, both physical Yachting – Sailing or racing on a fast, designed vessel (yacht). and mental: B. Individual Water Sports 1. Physical Health: Swimming – This is the most popular water sport, requiring Promotes fitness, cardiovascular health, flexibility, strength, athletes to demonstrate their prowess and endurance to reach and weight maintenance. the finish line first 2. Mental Health: Surfing – is riding a surfboard on a forward face of a wave, Reduces stress, anxiety, depression, encourages mindfulness, which mostly carries you towards the shore. and aids in coping with life's challenges. Windsurfing – the radical technique of surfing, combined with sailing know-how and skill, is what windsurfing is all LESSON 4: WATER-BASED LEISURE AND about. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Jet Skiing – is basically racing over a body of water on a one-man watercraft machine. Forms of Water Recreation and Water Activities Wakeboarding – imagine surfing while being towed along by a high – speed boat. Water-based recreational activities have been recognized for Water skiing – is basically skiing on the water. An individual their numerous health benefits. These activities, including uses 2 skis or a single ski to skim or glide along the surface of bathing in mineral waters and swimming, offer benefits such as water, and is pulled along by a powerboat. pain relief, joint mobility, and relaxation. Swimming, in Triathlon – is a type of race that popularly involves particular, is a highly beneficial form of exercise and therapy, swimming, cycling, and running various distances in immediate especially for those with lung problems. succession. Kite surfing – uses a small surfboard or wakeboard which is Aquatic Activities pulled by a kite. Aquatic recreation refers to leisure activities that use water, Skim boarding – Again a board sport, but with a twist. Skim taking place in, on, or under water for fun and enjoyment. These boarders starts at the beach, wading with the board into the activities, which often involve exercise, can be enjoyed in wash of previous waves. various settings, including parks, wildlife refuges, and water Body boarding – The surfer’s rides a body board on a wave parks. Aquatic recreation is popular for its pleasant and that carries him towards the shore. socializing aspects, making it a great way to enjoy free time. Cliff diving – is one form wherein divers jump off the cliffs or rocks in fresh water or salt water. Types of Aquatic Activities/ Recreation Fishing (Angling) – This water sport can be lazy, relaxed activity, or a frenzied and highly competitive sport. Competitive Water Sports There are world championships, Olympics, and many other Recreational Water Sports renowned competitions that test athletes in different types of These are typically sports activities that are performed on or in sports. the water solely for recreational purposes. A. Team-Based Water Sports Snorkeling – is swimming on the surface or through water Here, there will be a group of people, who unite and with a diving mask, fins, and a hollow tube called a snorkel. synchronize their energy, balance, and movements to boost their Spearfishing – is an ancient method of fishing using effort and win the competition. sharpened sticks to catch fish. Underwater photography – it is often performed while scuba They include the following sports: diving with a waterproof camera and appropriate light setup. Water aerobics – is a form of exercise where aerobics are Water Polo – This sport is very energetic and involves a full performed in shallow water. body workout, as players must swim and defend the ball as well Free diving – is training your body for long spells underwater as try to score in the opponent’s goal. without the use of any diving equipment. Rafting – Thrill-seekers and extreme sports aficionados Parasailing – a parasail is a parachute that is specially treasure this action-packed water sport. designed to be towed behind a boat. Scuba Diving – is type of underwater diving using a scuba set Here are brief explanations of each water sport: – that generally consists of an air hose, mouthpiece, regulator, Rowing – Competitive boat racing on rivers, lakes, or oceans. harness, back plate, and an air-tank – to breathe underwater. Synchronized Diving – Coordinated diving with a partner, Barefoot skiing – Water skiing using just your feet is barefoot performing opposite movements. skiing. Balance plays a crucial role in this sport. Sailing – Travelling on water using a sail-powered vessel. Synchronized Swimming – Elegant, choreographed LESSON 5: WATER AEROBICS movements in water, combining swimming, gymnastics, and dance. Water Aerobics - is a low-impact, safe, and effective form of Kayaking – Paddling a small boat (kayak) across water, exercise performed in shallow water, suitable for all ages, suitable for rivers, seas, or lakes. including the elderly, 10 Health Benefits you can derive from water aerobics. LEADERSHIP: Team building is essential for teams to identify leadership qualities and demonstrate how everyone can Water Aerobics Benefits contribute to leadership. Enhances Balance and Coordination: Water exercises help FUN: Fun at work boosts productivity and job satisfaction, and build stability and muscle strength, enhancing coordination and team building fosters stronger relationships, leading to better balance as you age. results. Improves Cardiovascular Strength: Regular participation in water exercises improves heart health by reducing pressure and BONDING: Team bonding fosters trust and respect among strain on the heart. teams, while team building offers opportunities to learn about Provides a Low Impact Exercise: Water exercises offer a each other in a fun, non-threatening environment. flexible environment, reducing the impact on joints and muscles. CONFIDENCE: Participating in team building exercises helps Helps Lose Weight, Burn Calories, and Tone Muscles: develop confidence in oneself and others. This confidence boost Water exercises can help burn 500 to 1000 calories per hour, leads to significant improvements in results. aiding weight loss. Enables Healing and Recovery from Chronic Conditions: RESPONSIBILITY: Team building reinforces the importance Water's buoyancy supports body weight, reducing joint stress of taking responsibility for one's role and contributing to team and promoting muscle tone. performance. By doing so, team members learn from their Mental Health Benefits: Water aerobics improves sleep experiences and apply them to future challenges. quality, reduces stress and anxiety, and alleviates depression symptoms. TRUST AND MORALE: Team building activities foster Increases Flexibility: Water resistance improves flexibility, relationships, trust, and deeper understanding among aids in cooling body temperature, and builds physical participants, promoting a positive and enthusiastic team, endurance. ultimately leading to improved workplace morale. Average Water Aerobics Workout: A 45-60 minute program, starting with a warm-up session, gradually increasing RESPECT: Team building programs promote greater respect intensity, and ending with an 8-10 minute cool-down period. among team members, as well as for the company and its direction. This respect is built through effective communication Below is a sample of an aqua aerobic workout. You have the and knowledge sharing. option to follow it or create your own. CULTURE: Team building days reinforce a company's values Exercises Counts and vision, contributing to its overall culture. These programs 1. Neck stretch 10 counts can also evolve a company's culture by introducing new ideas 2. Triceps and shoulder 10 counts and perspectives. 3. Deltoid stretch 10 counts 4. Hip and back stretch 10 counts RESULTS: Team building programs can be structured to focus 5. Side stretch 10 counts specifically on results. For example, using a team building 6. Hamstring stretch 10 counts exercise to develop a new marketing strategy for the company. 7. Quads stretch 10 counts 8. Calf stretch 10 counts LESSON 6: TEAM BUILDING WATER ACTIVITIES TEAM BUILDING WATER ACTIVITIES Enhances social relations, roles, and collaboration. Prioritizes interpersonal relations, trust, and group bonding. Improves communication, leadership, empathy, and cooperation. Develops valuable skills, knowledge, and values. Essential for high-performing teams, leading to increased productivity, efficiency, motivation, and success. TEAM WORK: Team building helps teams work together better by focusing on their strengths and weaknesses. When teams work well together, they become more efficient and productive. COMMUNICATION: Effective communication is crucial for successful teams, and team building activities enhance this skill by teaching teams to communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally.