PE Recreation

______________ consists of activities or experiences carried on within leisure, usually chosen voluntarily by the participant – either because of satisfaction, pleasure or creative enrichment derived, or because he perceives certain personal or social values to be gained from them.

_______________ may also be perceived as the process of participation, or as the emotional state derived from involvement. Its purpose is not to kill time, but to make life; not to keep a person occupied, but to keep them refreshed; and not to offer an escape from life, but to provide a discovery of life.

The word recreation is derived from the Latin word _________, meaning “to create a new, to become refreshed”

The word recreation is derived from the Latin word recreare, meaning _____________

____________ are often done for enjoyment, amusement, pleasure or health benefits and are considered to be fun. They are a source of joy and provide relaxation for one’s mind and body.

___________________ refers to the time spent in an activity one loves to engage in, with intent to feel refreshed. It is a break from monotony and a diversion from the daily routine. It is a positive change from the stereotypical lifestyle.

Recreation is a positive change from the ____________.

Recreation is the refreshment of ____________________.

The word Leisure is derived from the Latin word __________, means freedom from any occupation or engagement.

Free time, spare time, time when one is free to do what he wants to do, no coercion of time.

_____________ is a condition in which an individual is free from all obligations and thus, enabled to engage in activities without any compulsion whatsoever.

Types of Recreation: _______________

_______________ refers to any recreational activity which involves the physical movements of the body, in the sense that an individual is participating in a certain recreational activity.

________________ refers to any recreational activity which involves only a few movements of the body. These movements could either be through the use of the senses or any other activity which does not require a greater strength of body involvement.

The type of person involved in an active recreation is often called a __________ of person.

The type of person involved in an active recreation is often called a ________ of person.

What are the Categories of Recreational Activity?

These activities are undertaken on the comfort of one’s home or more specifically ___________ and they are to recreate the mind and soul.

For ___________, there are well-established clubs or recreation centers offering varied programmes of activities throughout the year. Activities offered include basketball, swimming, volleyball, chess, table tennis, bowling, singing, reading, listening to music, watching movies and more of the same.

________________ provide an individual with the means to exercise and hence happen to be one of the best forms of recreation

________________ include nature walks, river rafting, cycling, camping, fishing, hiking, surfing, and sports.

Organized recreational activities are often planned by private clubs or government organizations. Sports, cultural activities and social gatherings are some of the organized ones. Clubs and recreation centers offer a variety of recreational programs for people of different ages and varied interests. (This belongs under what category of Recreational Activities)

FORMS OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Games and Sports: Chess, Othello, Parlor Games, UNO

Dance Activities: Tiktok Dance, Zumba, Trip to Jerusalem

Music Activities: Singing, Jamming, Instrumental Playing

Drama Activities: Story Telling, Comedy Skits, Charades

Arts and Crafts: Origami, Weaving, Carving

Hobbies and Collection: Cooking, Stamp Collections, Antique Collections

Games and Sports: Dual and Team Sports

Dance Activities: Street Dancing, Aerobics

Music Activities: Going to a Concert, Jamming on the Beach

Nature Activities: Camping, Hiking, Field Trips, Picnic, Excursions

Arts and Crafts: Outdoor Photography, Nature Painting

Hobbies and Collecting Activities: Tennis, Fishing

Recreation helps people live longer

Recreation prolongs independent living for seniors - keeping seniors vital and involved in community life

Recreation and fitness significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke

Recreation and fitness combat osteoporosis

Recreation and fitness combat diabetes

Recreation and fitness help in preventing specific types of cancers - particularly in the colon, breast and lungs

Recreation and fitness help prevent and rehabilitate back problems

Recreation and arts/culture contribute to mental health

Recreation and arts/culture enhance overall health and well-being

Recreation is a proven therapeutic tool - helping to restore physical, mental and social capacities and abilities.

Recreation is essential to the development of our children and youth:

 We learn motor skills (physical) through play and sports

 We learn social skills through play and sports

 We learn creativity through play and arts/cultural activities  We develop intellectual capacities and concepts through play - as well as many other life skills

Recreation provides the opportunity for adults to develop their full and holistic potential

Recreation and adult leisure learning provide exceptional opportunities

Recreation and arts/culture build self-esteem and positive self-image

Recreation and arts/culture enhance life satisfaction levels

Recreation and arts/culture enhance perceived quality of life - for individuals, families and communities

Recreation, sports and arts/culture nurtures growth, acquisition of life skills and independent living for those with a disability

Recreation, sports and arts/culture reduce self-destructive behaviour and negative activity in youth - an antidote to smoking, substance abuse, suicide and depression

Recreation and arts/culture can reduce crime

Recreation and arts/culture can reduce racism - building understanding between diverse cultures

Recreation reduces isolation, loneliness and alienation

Families that play together, stay together

Recreation provides safe developmental opportunities for the latch-key child

Recreation, sports and arts/culture produce leaders who serve their communities in many ways

Recreation, sports and arts/culture build social skills and stimulate participation in community life

Recreation is often the catalyst that builds strong, self-sufficient communities (i.e. sport groups, arts guilds)

Arts/culture helps people understand their neighbors, their history and their environment

Recreation and arts/culture build pride in a community.

Fitness and well-being reduce both the incidence and severity of illness and disability - lowering healthcare costs

Recreation supports families - reducing costs of social service intervention and foster care

Recreation reduces crime and social dysfunction - reducing police, justice and incarceration costs

Small investments in recreation, sports and arts/culture often yield large economic returns - money generated by events, capital development and providing ongoing services is spent several times in the community

Recreation and fitness improve work performance - increase productivity, decrease absenteeism, decrease staff turnover and reduce "on the job" accidents

Recreation and arts/culture attract businesses to the community - prime economic development and relocation magnets

Recreation, sports and arts/culture draw tourism - the third largest and one of the fastest growing industries in the world

Recreation, fitness, sports and arts/culture are significant economic generators on their own - providing many jobs

Green space protects habitats, biodiversity and ecological integrity

Green spaces improve air quality - removing carbon dioxide, Sulphur dioxide and other pollutants from the air

Outdoor recreation is one of the best approaches to environmental education - a key to long-term sustainability

Protecting land from development (keeping it as open space) mitigates against potential environmental disasters (flooding, slip zone, aquifer depletion)

Trail and pathway systems save energy and protect air quality by encouraging non-motorized transportation

Arts/culture is one of the best ways to express the spirituality of the land, thereby encouraging stewardship ethics

There is no best sport or recreational activity for all people. What is fun for one person might not be as fun for another. Each sport and activity has its benefits. You should choose an activity that is fun for you and that provides benefits that are best for you.

For example, if you need to improve your cardiovascular fitness, choose an activity that causes your heart rate to increase.

Teens with good cardiovascular fitness may choose soccer or cross-country running, and those with good flexibility may choose gymnastics or extreme sports

By trying different activities, you can see which ones you like best and which ones match your abilities.

Be sure you have the space and equipment necessary to do the activity. If the activity is a team activity, you must have other people who are also interested in doing the activity

As you know, practice helps you develop good skills. Good skills help you perform better and make the activity more enjoyable.

Good instruction helps you understand how to use the biomechanical principles that you’ve learned, as well as other principles that affect the activity. This knowledge can help you practice better, learn better, and perform better

Being active should be a lifetime goal. Choose activities that you enjoy now, even if you may not do them later in life. But also choose activities that you enjoy now and that you’ll be able to perform and enjoy in the years ahead