REVIEW HANDOUT FOR HOPE 4 (RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES)

According to CLAYNE R. JENSEN (2006) day can be divided into 3 parts:

 EXISTENCE TIME (is spent for biological needs like having a meal, sleeping and other personal care.
 SUBSISTENCE TIME ( refer to hours spent for economic purposes, the work, chores and the hours spent in the
school for the students)
 FREE TIME (is all the remaining time after.)

What is Recreation?
Recreation is derived from the Latin word (recreare) which means to be refreshed.
What are Recreational Activities?
are performed solely for the enjoyment, pleasure and amusement of person or individuals.
INDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY
a business that provides an indoor facility with usable indoor space designated for indoor play or fitness activities.
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
It is organized activities done during one’s free time for individuals own reasons, which interaction between man
and the nature is present.
Physical Health Benefits
 outdoors is a great distraction from these gadgets.
 It gets their heart pumping and bigger muscle at work.
 promotes cardiovascular and muscular fitness, and improve functions of immune system and reduced obesity, and
risk of disease.
Psycho-Emotional Benefits
 it helps people to rest, relax, de-stress or unwind, and feel revitalized.
 Nature has its own way of positively distracting a stressed mind and calming it down.
 It also improves self-esteem, confidence, and creativity.

Social Benefits
Economic Benefits
Spiritual Benefits

Recreational Activities
 Club Recreational Activities
 Recreation for Amusement
 Diversion through Entertainment
 Sports Recreational Activities
 Adventure Type of Recreational Activities
Snorkeling
 one of the best ways to see, discover, and appreciate the intriguing underwater life.
 it allows one not only to grasp the amazing beauty of marine life, but swim with them as well.
Basic Equipment in Snorkeling
 Mask - Serves as a viewing device in appreciating the world beneath the water. The airspace created in the mask is
what helps in seeing clearly underwater.
 Snorkel - A piece of equipment that makes it possible to breathe at the surface while the face is submerged in
water.
 Snorkeling Fin - Fins conserve more energy and allow the snorkeler to reach further distances and protect the feet
from accidental contact with rocks and corals.
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 Snorkel Vest - Are small and inflatable, which provide more buoyancy while floating on water. This will help in
consuming less energy in moving around. However, one must take note that snorkel vest is not equivalent and
should never be used as substitute life vest.
 Skin Protection - Use a good biodegradable sunscreen or a better choice will be wearing a long-sleeve rash guard.
The skirt may also provide jellyfish sting protection. However, if insulation is needed from the cold waters, then a
wetsuit will be a better option.
 Swimming Cap - The swimming cap is a big help in keeping hair out of the snorkel and the face as well. It will also
help in preventing the scalp from burning on sunny day.
 Mask Defogger - Helps prevent the mask from fogging up. Be sure to choose one that is non-toxic, biodegradable,
and alcohol free for one's protection and for the protection of marine life.
Safety Tips
S - stay close to the shore if you are a beginner. Some beginners misjudge their capacities and endurance and
before knowing it, they will exhaust.
N - never do it alone. Always have a buddy, so that whatever happens someone is there to help you. It is advising
a minimum party of three. A buddy pair to lookout for each other in the water and a shore lookout. Know where
to call in case of emergency.
O - one up, one down. While diving, one should stay on the surface while one is underwater. In case the diver has
problems, one can help or seek help.
R - rain check! always check the weather forecast and the state of the sea. Wind can cause waves to increase,
which makes snorkeling challenging to do.
K - know your surroundings. Know the area where you will be snorkeling. Know the tides. Be careful around rocky
shore or some marine life that may be known to be aggressive. Know the conservation rules and regulations.
E - energy retention. Do not overestimate your limits. To avoid being worn-out. floatation device or a simple
snorkeling vest will help conserve energy.
L - leave them alone! Do not touch marine life. Maintain safe distance as well. Touching them might damage their
habitats and hurt marine life. In the same way, you might also suddenly be stung, bitten, or hurt by some marine
life if you touch them. Try not to make sudden moves that will startle them.

DIVE GUIDE OR SNORKELING GUIDE

 A certified professional who can lead a group of aquatic enthusiasts to various dive sites in the area.
 Knowledgeable about the local underwater organisms and other peculiar attractions in the area. It is the
responsibility of the dive guide to plan the aquatic activity so that the tourist will have a safest and enjoyable
experience.
 A skilled swimmer can swim underwater at a speed of 100 feet per minute for extended periods of time.
Swimming (Recreational)
One of the earliest representations of swimming is an ancient Egyptian wall relief that shows soldier of Pharoah
Ramses II (reigned 1290-1224 BC)
It was also esteemed in Ancient Greece and Rome especially as form of training for warriors.
HISTORY
By 19th century amateur swimming clubs began conducting competition in the United States and Britain.
In 1844 two members of the native Americans OJIBWA tribe name THE FLYING GULL and TOBACCO travelled to
England, where they defeated local champions and became national celebrities.

SWIMMING
 Propulsion of the body through water by combined arm and leg motions and the natural flotation of the
body.
 as an exercise is popular as an all-around body developer and is particularly useful in therapy and as exercise
for physically handicapped persons.
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 is also taught for lifesaving purposes.

FLOATING – is the process by which you try to stay on the top of the surface of water.

Types of Floating

1.HORIZONTAL SURVIVAL FLOAT - Lie face down in water like a skydiver, arms extended to sides with hands close
to head, spread legs for buoyancy. Exhale and push down on water to breathe. Lift head to breathe in, lower face
when exhaling.
2. FRONT FLOAT - This technique involves floating on your front, face down in the water, with your arms extended
in front of you and your legs straight behind you.
3. SIDE FLOAT - This technique involves floating on your side, with one arm extended in front of you and the other
arm resting by your side. Your legs are slightly bent, and your head is turned to the side, facing upwards to
breathe.
4. TREADINGWATER - This technique involves keeping your head above water while moving your arms and legs to
stay afloat. You stay in an upright position in the water and alternate between kicking your legs and paddling your
arms to stay afloat.

EQUIPMENTS
1. Swimming Goggles - Most swimmers, from beginners to professionals, use goggles to help get clear vision though
the water as they swim.
2. Arm Bands or Water Wings - Probably the most used buoyancy aid used at the swimming pool by parents of
young children.
3. Safety Rings - Another easy-to-use piece of swim equipment, used also for buoyancy aid of beginner swimmer.
The correct size ring is vital for adequate safety and like arm bands.
4. Swim Belt - The swim belt is ideal for teaching swimming lessons in deeper water. Some swim belts are used for
jogging in the water, often during aqua classes.
5. Swimming Vest - A great swimming aid for very young children as this allows more movement than water wings
or safety rings.
6. Swimming Flippers - Swimming flippers are ideal for helping to develop strength and stamina in your leg kick but
be sure to choose the correct type.
7. Floats or Kickboards - Hugely popular and very useful aid to teaching swimming. Easy to use. Floats and kick
boards have a huge variety of uses to help beginners learning to swim.
8. Pull Buoy - A pull buoy or leg float is a figure-eight shaped piece of closed-cell foam used in swim workouts. This
allows the swimmer to focus on training only their arms and developing both endurance and upper body strength.

BASIC STROKES
1. BACK STROKE - This stroke involves swimming on your back with your arms alternating in a windmill motion and
your legs kicking in a flutter kick. Backstroke is generally used for shorter distances, and it's often preferred by
swimmers who have difficulty breathing during freestyle.
2. FREESTYLE - Also known as the front crawl, freestyle is the most common stroke in swimming. It involves
swimming on your stomach with your arms alternating in a windmill motion and your legs kicking in a flutter kick.
This stroke involves swimming on your stomach with your arms moving in a circular motion and your legs kicking
simultaneously in a frog-like motion.
3. BREASTSTROKE - Breaststroke is often considered the slowest of the four strokes, but it's an efficient stroke for
conserving energy and is commonly used in breaststroke events.
4. BUTTERFLY - This stroke involves swimming on your stomach with both arms moving in a circular motion and both
legs kicking simultaneously in a dolphin kick.
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