RECREATIONAL GAMES

SAPALON, NHORENZE ROSSAN F.

HUMSS-K FELIPOS
SIR. DENNIS CO MANGUBAT
Recreation is an activity of leisure being a past time. It is the need to do something for recreation, it is
essential element on human biology and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment,
amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be fun.

It was derived from Latin re or “again” creare or “to create, bring forth”. The term recreation appears to
have been used in English first in the late 14th century first in the sense of refreshment or curing of a sick
person. Humans spend their time in activities of daily living, work, sleep, social duties, and leisure and the
latter was for prior commitments to physiologic or social needs. It has proven that leisure has increased
longevity and physical and economic survival yet in modern time it this a thrive for proper leisure due to
time pressure and too committed to another task. There are some factors that promotes leisure like affluence,
population trends, and increased commercialization of recreational offerings. While one perception is that
leisure is just spare time, time that not consumed by the necessities of living another hold that allows
individual to consider and reflect on the values and realities that are missed in the activities of daily life thus
being an essential element of personal development and civilization. This direction of thought has been
extended to the vie that leisure is the purpose of work and reward in itself and leisure life reflects the values
and character of a nation.

Recreation is difficult to separate from the general concept of play, which is usually the term for children’s
recreational activity. Children may playfully imitate activities that reflect the realities of adult life. It has been
proposed that play or recreational activities are outlets of or expression of excess energy, channeling it into
socially acceptable activities that fulfill individual as well as societal needs without need for compulsion and
providing satisfaction and pleasure for participant. A traditional view holds that work is supported by
recreation, recreation being useful to recharge the battery so that work performance is improved. Work an
activity generally performed out of economic necessity and useful for society and organized within the
economic framework, however can also be pleasurable and may be self- imposed thus blurring the
distinction to recreation. Many activities may become work and vice versa. Thus, for a musician, playing an
instrument may be one at time a profession, and at another a recreation. Similarly, it may be difficult to
separate education from recreation as in case of recreational mathematics.

Recreation is an essential part of human life and finds many different forms which are shaped
naturally by individual interests but also by the surrounding social construction Recreational
activities can be communal or solitary, active or passive, outdoors or indoors, healthy or harmful,
and useful for society or detrimental. A significant section of recreational activities are
designated as hobbies which are activities done for pleasure on a regular basis. A list of typical
activities could be almost endless including most human activities, a few examples being
reading, playing or listening to music, watching movies or TV, gardening, fine dining, hunting,
sports, studies, and travel. Some recreational activities - such as gambling, recreational drug use,
or delinquent activities - may violate societal norms and laws.
Public space such as parks and beaches are essential venues for many recreational
activities. Tourism has recognized that many visitors are specifically attracted by recreational
offerings. In support of recreational activities government has taken an important role in their
creation, maintenance, and organization, and whole industries have developed merchandise or
services. Recreation-related business is an important factor in the economy; it has been estimated
that the outdoor recreation sector alone contributes $730 billion annually to the U.S. economy
and generates 6.5 million jobs.
Research has shown that practicing creative leisure activities is interrelated with the emotional
creativity. A recreation center is a place for recreational activities usually administered by a
municipal government agency. Swimming, basketball, weightlifting, volleyball and kids' play
areas are very common. Many recreational activities are organized, typically by public
institutions, voluntary group-work agencies, private groups supported by membership fees, and
commercial enterprises. Examples of each of these are the National Park Service, the YMCA,
the Kiwanis, and Walt Disney World.

Recreation has many health benefits, and, accordingly, Therapeutic Recreation has been developed to take
advantage of this effect. The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) is the
nationally recognized credentialing organization for the profession of Therapeutic Recreation. Professionals
in the field of Therapeutic Recreation who are certified by the NCTRC are called "Certified Therapeutic
Recreation Specialists". The job title "Recreation Therapist" is identified in the U.S. Dept of Labor's
Occupation Outlook. Such therapy is applied in rehabilitation, psychiatric facilities for youth and adults, and
in the care of the elderly, the disabled, or people with chronic diseases. Recreational physical activity is
important to reduce obesity, and the risk of osteoporosis and of cancer, most significantly in men that of
colon and prostate, and in women that of the breast; however, not all malignancies are reduced as outdoor
recreation has been linked to a higher risk of melanoma. Extreme adventure recreation naturally carries its
own hazards.

A recreation area is a type of protected area designated in some jurisdictions. In the United States, National
Recreation Areas are administered by several different agencies. They typically do not meet the strict
guidelines to become national parks. In U.S. state park systems, recreation areas may also fail to meet some
criteria to be designated state parks, such as having multiple non-contiguous properties

Outdoor recreation or outdoor activity refers to recreation engaged in out of doors, most
commonly in natural settings. The activities themselves such as fishing, hunting, backpacking,
and horseback riding characteristically determine where they are practiced.
They are pursued variously for enjoyment, exercise, challenge, camaraderie, spiritual renewal,
and an opportunity to partake in nature. Though the activities are inherently lean to sports they
nonetheless do not all demand that a participant be an athlete, and competition generally is less
stressed than in individual or team sports organized into opposing squads in pursuit of a trophy
or championship. When the activity involves exceptional excitement, physical challenge, or risk,
it is sometimes referred to as "adventure recreation" or "adventure training", rather than a sport.
Other traditional examples of outdoor recreational activities
include hiking, camping, mountaineering, cycling, canoeing, caving, kayaking, rafting, rock
climbing, running, sailing, skiing, sky diving and surfing. As new pursuits, often hybrids of prior
ones, emerge, they gain their own identities, such as coasteering, canyoning, fastpacking,
and plugging.
Outdoor recreation consists of a range of various outdoor activities. Although many are
considered sports, participants need not associate with teams, competitions or clubs.[1] Activities
include backpacking, canoeing, canyoning, caving, climbing, hiking, hill
walking, hunting, kayaking, and rafting. Arguably, broader groupings include water sports, snow
sports, and horseback riding.
The outdoors as a physical or social setting may meet the needs of physical health, self-
sufficiency, risk-taking, the building of social ties, and the needs of achievement (such as
practicing, enhancing and challenging skills, testing stamina and endurance, and seeking
adventure or excitement). The outdoors can be an environment in which people "show what they
can do
Pleasurable appreciation encourages experiences of being "let in on nature's
show". Enhancement of inner perceptual and/or spiritual life may be experienced through
outdoor activities and outdoor-related activities such as nature study, aesthetic
contemplation, meditation, painting, photography, archeological or historical research, and
indigenous culture among others. These activities may also be physically rewarding.
Outdoor activities may also be pursued for the purposes of finding peace in nature, enjoying life,
and relaxing. They are alternatives to expensive forms of tourism. Outdoor activities are also
frequently used as a medium in education and team building. Here are some examples of outdoor
activities which will create a huge change in your body and also a great hobby.
TREKKING
Trekking is about enjoying a great walking holiday. Treks can be day hikes, overnight or
extended hikes. An example of a day trek is hiking during the day and returning at night to a
lodge for a hot meal and a comfortable bed. Trekking can be more enjoyable when undertaken
while being generally physically fit. Physical preparation for trekking
includes cycling, swimming, jogging and long walks. To ensure the safest experience possible it
is generally a good idea to have some form of experience with basic survival skills, first aid,
and orienteering when going for extended hikes or staying out overnight. It's also expected that
backpackers leave no trace while enjoying the outdoors.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
The activity of mountain biking involves steering a mountain cycle over rocky tracks and around
boulder-strewn paths. To tackle the trails, the requirements are physical strength, stamina and a
strong mountain cycle. Mountain bikes or ATBs (all-terrain bikes) feature a rugged frame and
fork. Their frames are often built of aluminum so they are lightweight and stiff, making them
efficient to ride. Many styles of mountain biking are practiced, including all
mountain, downhill, trials, dirt jumping, trail riding, and cross country. The latter two are the
most common.
Balance, core strength, and endurance are all physical traits that are required to go mountain
biking. Riders also need bike handling skills and the ability to make basic repairs to their bikes.
Advanced mountain bikers often attempt technical descents as well as some of the more intense
styles of mountain biking, such as down hilling and free riding.
CANYONING
Canyoning is an activity which involves climbing, descending, jumping and trekking through
canyons. The sport originates from caving and involves both caving and climbing techniques.
When people mention canyoning they are typically referring to descents that involve rope work,
down-climbing, or jumps that are technical in nature. Canyoning is frequently done in remote
and rugged settings and often requires navigational, route-finding and other wilderness skills.