Classification of Recreation

*Spectator Type- People spend their time watching the event and derive enjoyment from it

*Participant Type- People do not gain enjoyment merely by watching; they do so by joining the activity

Active and Passive Type of Recreation

*Active Type- People have to function effectively in performing the action

*Passive Type- People have no excessive movement in performing the task or action

Physical and Mental

*Physical Activity- People exerts efforts and bodily functions in performing the action

*Mental Activity- The mind is doing the functions with less body movement

Public, Private and Commercial

*Public Type- involves the general public

*Private Type- Confined to people working in private companies

*Commercial Type- Endorsing products which are open to everybody

Characteristics of Recreation
1. Recreation is done voluntarily – your own free will to do recreational activities

2. Recreation is performed during free time – should be aware that engaging in recreational activities
should not be in conflict with your other tasks or responsibilities

3. Recreation is for social, emotional and spiritual connection – activities will give you a feeling that is
intrinsic to the well-being of your soul

4. Recreation is a reward – best motivation for you to participate in recreational activities is the benefit
that you can derive from it: fitness and satisfaction; promotes friendship and camaraderie

5. Recreation is flexible – can be organized or unorganized; • organized – recreational institution and

centers provide systematic recreational program and activities • unorganized – done by you with no
specific plan

6. Recreation is a “problem-solver” – help them solve their problems – as a positive result, you tend to
be more disciplined and sports-minded individual – helps reduce academic and scholastic inferiority
complex

7. Recreation is not a single form – can choose from and engage in different recreational activities
depending on your preference
8. Recreation is an activity – involves passive and active action