PANGILINAN, KATRINA MAE H.

BSED-ENGLISH 2B

Recreation includes all of the pursuits people make for the purpose of reviving
their bodies and brains and adding interest and enjoyment to their free time. It is an activity
that individuals like doing in their free time and that they acknowledge as having socially
beneficial qualities. Contrary to leisure, recreation is associated with being ethically
acceptable to both the individual and society as a whole, thus we plan for those activities
in that environment. A feeling of contentment and well-being in a person’s life leads to the
emotional condition known as recreation. It is characterized by a sense of
accomplishment, mastery, thrill, acceptance, success, and personal worth. A favorable
self-image is strengthened by it. The desire to engage in recreation is a reaction to an
aesthetic experience, the accomplishment of individual goals, or good comments from
others.
Leisure is the spare time that people have to rest, relax, and enjoy life when away
from their regular duties (such as work and household chores). People engage in
recreational and athletic pursuits during their free time. It is a course of action based on
open awareness, freedom of choice, and self-determination that is attained through the
enhancement of the sense of significance and experience of the activities, such as
reading, sports, climbing, social interactions, chit-chatting, or shopping. Individuals’
physical and mental health can be enhanced by engaging in leisure activities, which also
have the importance of regulating the body and mind, reducing life’s stress, and offering
a pleasurable experience.

Different Types of Recreational Activity

1. Physical Recreation
Physical exercise done for fun, to improve health or morale. Physical recreation
has a generally smaller organizational structure than play but is typically more purposeful
and planned. There are some highly competitive, organized sports that people play for
enjoyment, but the main incentive to participate is to unwind rather than to win. Examples
are, ball sports such as football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and badminton, as well as
Athletics which includes, running, jumping, throwing, biathlon, triathlon, and decathlon.

2. Social Recreation
Social recreation gives you the ability to interact with others and find people who
share your interests, which is a significant advantage in and of itself. Outdoor activities
can boost confidence, promote creativity, and boost self-esteem in addition to the physical
and social advantages they provide. Examples are community trips, social gatherings,
movie nights, blogging, study groups, etc.

3. Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor recreation is the term for leisure pursuits that enhance the body, mind,
and/or spirit while taking place in a natural environment. Examples are hiking, fishing,
mountain biking, camping, sailing, surfing, etc.

4. Arts and Crafts Recreation

Fine motor skills can be enhanced by arts and crafts, which can also give people
a sense of inner fulfillment and help them regain their confidence. This includes painting,
drawing, sculpturing, carving, sewing, scrapbooking, etc.

5. Drama Activities
Dramatic endeavors are entertaining ways to communicate feelings, tell tales,
interact with others, and support mental wellness. Performing improv, musical theater,
and acting out stories are all examples of drama-related activities. Acting and
performance skills will be taught to participants.

6. Dancing Activities
Dance is a recreational activity mostly done at leisure, aside for people who decide
to take it as a profession. By improving balance and coordination, dance is beneficial for
everyone. This includes hip hop, ballet, tap, ballroom, pole, salsa, and street dancing.

7. Musical Activities
Playing musical instruments for fun, either by yourself or with others, means that
there are no performance or mastery objectives. It includes singing, instrumental playing,
listening to music, etc.