Physical Education
Indoor Recreation
Recreation
 Any activity that takes place during your free time is
referred to as recreation.
 It does not follow standard rules;
 it can be done anywhere
 Most of all, it gives enjoyment and satisfaction.
 It is derived from the Latin word “recreare” which means
to be refreshed, to relax or to enjoy.
 Participation in recreational activities varies from one
person to another depending on one’s intention, reason
or belief.
 What makes one happy may not be so for others.
Categories of Recreation
1. Active Recreation
2. Passive Recreation
Active Recreation
 is defined as activities engaged in for the purpose of
relaxation, health and wellbeing or enjoyment with the
primary activity requiring physical exertion.
 Physical activity done during leisure time that is not part
of an organized competition sport.
 It involves both cognitive and physical development.
 Ex: Jogging, Swimming, Biking
Passive Recreation
 It involves little exertion of effort or energy.
 It involves cognitive development.
 Ex: Listening to music, board games, Reading Books
Types of Recreation
1. Indoor Recreation
2. Outdoor Recreation
 Activities are carried out inside a space.
 They are limited to the conditions of the place where they
are held, and to the number of people participating in the
activities.
 Ex: Playing Board Games, Badminton, Watching TV
Outdoor Recreation
 Activities are carried out in an outdoor space.
 It can be a green space on a property or in contact with
nature.
 Although there may be weather limitation, it is outside
that the teams engage and participate more intensely.
 Ex: Hiking, Fishing Boating
Aquatics
 Nature offers a lot of opportunities for you to enjoy life
and have fun with your loved ones (family and friends).
Regardless of your reason for joining, you can do these
anytime, anywhere, anyhow. You have all the choices
whether you will have it on land, in the air or in water.
 Water or aqua provides environments that are beneficial
to you. An array of recreational activities can be done in
rivers, beaches, swimming pools, and the like.
 These activities are a good source of relaxation,
enjoyment and exercise.
 Because our country is rich in natural resources, we have
varied outdoor aquatic recreational activities to choose
from.
Common outdoor aquatic recreational activities in the
Philippines:
 Swimming
 Fishing
  Boating  Surfing is an activity where practice makes obvious
 Scuba Diving progress.
 Surfing
 Rafting Rafting
 Snorkeling  Or whitewater rafting uses an inflatable raft to navigate a
river or other body of water.
Swimming  This is done on whitewater or different degrees of rough
 Swimming is a healthy activity that you can continue for a water.
lifetime.  It is considered an extreme sport that is highly
 Recreational swimming can provide you with a low challenging and risky, and requires a great deal of
impact workout and it’s a good way to relax and feel teamwork.
good.
 Make sure you know how to swim and do so in a safe Scuba Diving
 Recreational scuba diving has simple equipment and
environment.
training requirements compared to other forms of diving.
Fishing
 It’s primarily equipment limitations that have set the limits
 Recreational fishing/angling is the activity of catching or
for recreational scuba diving.
attempting to catch fish.  One of the biggest safety advantages of recreational
 The most common form of recreational fishing is Angling. scuba diving is the ability to, at any time, make a direct
 Angling is done with a rig of rod, line, hooks and a wide ascent to the surface should you have a problem.
range of baits.
Boating Snorkeling
 Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the  It is the practice of swimming on or through a body of
recreational use of a boat. water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped
 Whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels breathing tube called snorkel, and swimfins.
(such as rowing and paddle boats).
 Whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels Mountaineering
(such as rowing and paddle boats).  also called mountain climbing, the sport of attaining, or
attempting to attain, high points in mountainous regions,
Surfing mainly for the pleasure of the climb.
 Surfing is often regarded as one of the most enjoyable  Also known as Alpinism,
outdoor recreational activities.  is the art of climbing up
 It incorporates beautiful weather, water, physical activity,  summits and walls in high
and challenges.  mountains, in all seasons, in
 Surfers seek out the perfect conditions to ride waves and  rocky or icy terrain.
try new tricks. REASONS TO ASCEND MOUNTAIN PEAKS ASIDE FROM
 Surfing is an activity where practice makes obvious SPORTING MOTIVES:
progress.  to build altars
  to see if spirits actually haunted once-forbidden heights
 to get an overview of one’s own or a neighboring
countryside
 to make meteorological or geological observations.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES RELATED TO MOUNTAINEERING:
 Hiking
 Trekking
 Camping
 Orienteering
Hiking
 walking in nature as a recreational activity.
 hiking is a natural exercise that promotes physical fitness
 It is economical and convenient and requires no special
equipment.
 hikers can walk as far as they want, there is no physical
strain unless they walk among hills or mountains.
Hiking in the Philippines
 Philippine summits offer breathtaking views that differ
from mountain to mountain.
 Common sights include: a sea of clouds, towering rock
formations, rolling hills, as well as views rivers, lakes, and
coves.
 Not all mountain trails in the Philippines are beginner-
friendly. So, before planning a hiking trip, it’s important to
know which ones are suitable for your level.
 Understanding how mountains are classified in the
Philippines is the first step to making sure you enjoy your
hiking adventure.
Types of Hikes and Difficulty Levels
 In the Philippines, hikers choose which mountain to climb
by using the “relative” difficulty rating system devised
by the author of Pinoy Mountaineer, Gideon Lasco. This
system serves as an informal classification of Philippine
mountains used by Filipino mountaineers when planning
hikes.
 The Pinoy Mountaineer difficulty rating system includes a
minor/major classification and a difficulty scale of 1-9
which takes into consideration the length of the hike and
the preparations required. This system also incorporates
the internationally recognized Trail Class system of 1-5.
Classification of Hikes
1. Minor Hikes
2. Major Hikes
Minor Hikes
 Hiking destinations that can be accomplished within a
day without extraordinary physical effort and take a
maximum of 5 hours from the jump-off point to the
summit are considered “Minor.” A good example of this is
the Mt. Maculot-Rockies day hike.
 Take note that even if a trail can be hiked within a day, if
it takes more than 5 hours, it is already considered
“Major.” An example of this is the Mt. Makiling/Sto.
Tomas-Los Baños Traverse (locally called
“MakTrav”), which is a day hike that can sometimes take
up to 8 hours depending on the weather.
Trail Class / Terrain Rating System
 This is an internationally recognized scale that describes
the type of terrain that hikers can expect on a specific
trail.
Trail Class 1
 An easy stroll on a well-established trail.
 (Ex. Taytay Falls)
Trail Class 2
 Rugged paths with somewhat steep slopes
 (Ex. Mt. Pulag via Ambangeg hike)
Trail Class 3
 Moderately steep terrain that may require scrambling
 (Ex. Mt. Makiling Traverse)
Trail Class 4
 Very steep slopes and easy cliffs in which beginners
must be roped (Ex. Mt. Apo via Kidapawan)

Trail Class 5
 Highly difficult and technical trails wherein ropes are
required, as well as free hands as a climbing method (Ex.
Mt. Guiting-Guiting)

 The Pinoy Mountaineer difficulty rating is a numerical

scale of 1-9, with 1 as the easiest and 9 as the most
difficult. Although this classification system is only
recognized in the Philippines, it gives hikers a good
idea of how difficult a climb is by comparing one
mountain with another.

 For instance, mountains like Mt. Guiting-Guiting, Mt.

Halcon, and Mt. Mantalingajan (collectively dubbed
as the Knife Edge Trilogy) are scored 9/9 under this
system. These mountains have technical trails that
only seasoned hikers can survive.
Trekking
 Trekking is a form of mountain climbing, though it does
not necessarily involve scaling large mountains.
 Most people think that trekking means walking across
hills, but some treks can lead to up and down hill climbs
on designated paths.
 Trekkers walk at their own pace through the wilderness
while camping along the way for one or multiple nights.
 A trek usually includes a series of day hikes, carrying all
your supplies with you. The duration for most treks range
from a few hours to one or two weeks.
 Trekking can be done solo or as a group, and it usually
entails walking on some form of trail (like a trail hike) for
an extended period of time.
 Make sure everyone knows what they’re doing and make
a plan to stick together, especially when it gets dark.
 It’s an activity that is typically done for enjoyment,
exercise, or exploration.
 It’s an activity that is typically done for enjoyment,
exercise, or exploration.
Camping
 Camping is a form of outdoor recreation involving
overnight stays with a basic temporary shelter such as a
tent.
 It is an enjoyable outdoor activity that allows you to
experience adventures outside your homes.
 This activity lets you experience interaction and bonding
with others while engaging in different activities.
Item you need to bring in a camping
 First Aid Kit
 Flashlight
 Water Bottle
 Food
 Campfire Supplies
 Toiletries
 Extra clothing
Orienteering
 Orienteering is often described as the thinking person’s
run or walk.
 This is because it combines trail running or hiking with
map reading skills, planning and strategy.
 It requires you to follow a specific sequence of pre-set
course with the help of navigating devices, specifically
maps and compass to go through an unfamiliar terrain.
 The aim of orienteering is to navigate between control
points (also called checkpoints) marked on an
orienteering map.
 These controls have scores, which are added together as
participants collect them to give an overall tally.
 Orienteering can take place anywhere from mountains,
hills and forest to urban areas and parks.
 The different locations and terrains, as well as the
weather provide new challenges for each event.
What to bring in Orienteering
 Map
 Compass
 Food/Snacks
 Water bottle
 Extra clothes