Department of Education

SAINT IGNATIUS LOYOLA ACADEMY, INC.

Liloan, Southern Leyte

LEARNING MATERIALS
PE AND HEALTH 12
Quarter 3 Lesson 1

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NAME GRADE&SECTION DATE
MET 1: RECREATIONAL GAMES
MELC: Engage in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPAs) for at least 60 minutes most days of the week in a
variety of settings in and out of school.

Concept of Recreation

Definition of Recreation
Technology has liberated us from much physical work, and recreation has assumed an important place in modern
life as a result of the increasing amount of leisure time available. It is evident that people can use leisure time
constructively or destructively. One of the aims of a physical activity program is to teach the wise use of leisure time.
People should be made aware of the vital role that wholesome recreation, especially sport, plays in full enjoyment of life.
Recreation is an activity of leisure. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure
and are considered to be fun. The term recreation implies physical participation to be healthy and to have a refreshed mind
and body. 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," and derived from old French, in turn from Latin (re: "again, create: "to create,
bring forth, beget").
Recreation is about making use of free time in unconventional ways to relax, replenish, and refresh one's body
and mind. The best time for recreation is during weekends, holidays, and summer breaks with your family and friends or
even during a solo getaway. It can be done indoors or outdoors, on land or in water, or in the mountains for nature
experiences.
Recreation does not need elaborate or expensive be simple forms of recreation available to all are the most
satisfying. They are of greatest help in maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health.

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 All kinds of people from different age groups may have a variety of ways to refresh, refuel, and release stress
because of their own busy life. They tend to look for diversions in the form of recreational activities, may they be indoor
or outdoor.
Some examples of outdoor recreations are hiking, running, mountain biking, horse riding, canoeing, camping,
ATV/dirt bike riding, wildlife viewing, rock climbing, nature study. swimming, photography, fishing, hunting, and
skating.

Benefits of an Outdoor Recreation

Many organized outdoor activities are beneficial to physical and mental health of a person. Being able to go out
with family, friends, and colleagues is an opportunity to bond and enjoy simple things outside school and work. It is also a
quick getaway from the daily routine that totally drain time and energy. It can also help people in avoiding stress.
Simple Organized Outdoor Recreational Activities
1. Jogging/Running - This improves cardiovascular endurance. You can jog with friends and then spend time with
them to build and rebuild bonds.
2. Biking - This improves joint mobility, posture, and coordination.
3. Trekking - These burns calories. It is walking towards a particular destination for more than one hour but not
exceeding three hours. Activities like this promote environmental awareness and encourage children and adults to
care for mother nature.

Benefits of an Indoor Recreation

Activities for indoor recreation could be an alternative for rainy and very hot weather. This creates bond among
the family members and allows them to enjoy doing family activities such as cooking, cleaning the house, watching
movies, playing cards, and treasure hunting. Staying at home and spending time with the family certainly rekindles the
harmonious relationship that has faded due to responsibilities at work, school, and the like. Below are the suggested
activities that you can try at home with your family.
1. Board games - Board games are designed to engage two or more people. People play board games to relax and
exercise their brain in a very interesting way.
2. Home treasure hunting - The concept is to look for hidden treasure just around the vicinity. This game allows
people to keep themselves moving or staying physically active and give out rewards to simply make people happy
and feel positive about themselves.

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 Department of Education
SAINT IGNATIUS LOYOLA ACADEMY, INC.
Liloan, Southern Leyte

LEARNING MATERIALS
PE AND HEALTH 12
Quarter 3 Lesson 1

_______________________________________________ _________________________________ ______________________________

NAME GRADE&SECTION DATE
MET 1: RECREATIONAL GAMES
MELC: Engage in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPAs) for at least 60 minutes most days of the week in a
variety of settings in and out of school.

Concept of Recreation
Activity No. 1
A. Give at least five activities that you do for recreation. Tell how often you do them and
identify the benefits you get from them.

Recreational Activity How Often Benefits

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B. Think of existing recreational activities in your school or community. Fill the table with
the information needed.

Examples of Benefits from the

Indoor or Outdoor Values Learned
Recreation Activity

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