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CHAPTER 1 : IDENTIFY SPORTS ACTIVITIES RELATED TO RECREATION ACTIVITIES
LESSON 1 : DIFFERENT RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
WHAT IS RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES?
‣ Physical activity, recreation and
time spent outdoors are vital parts of
a healthy lifestyle.
‣ Not only do recreational activities
provide great exercise, but they also
have the potential to be engaging
activities that can help you center
yourself, clear your mind or bond
with friends and family.
‣Time spent outside is always well
spent.
‣ From the physical benefits to the
mood-boosting and mental
advantages, we’ve rounded up all the
reasons recreational activities are
great for your mind, body and soul.
THE PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
‣ When you think of exercising, you
probably picture lifting weights in a
gym.
‣ Many recreational activities,
however, are also great forms of
exercise.
‣ Essentially, recreational activities
are outdoor pastimes that you engage
in mainly for your own enjoyment or
as personal pursuits — to relax, get
fresh air, exercise and live in the
moment.
‣ Hiking, skiing and wakeboarding,
for example, are enjoyable activities,
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and they also have many
cardiovascular benefits.
‣ It’s important not to ignore the
physical benefits of outdoor
recreation; getting enough physical
activity is vital for your health and
could actually prevent premature
death, according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
‣ Exercising regularly also keeps up
your flexibility, muscle tone and
strength.
‣ If you’re looking for a recreational
activity that gets your blood pumping
and your mind focused, consider
hiking, running, walking, swimming
or biking.
‣ Even a low-impact activity such as
bird-watching has some physical
benefits: Taking a walk gets your
body moving, and getting fresh air
can improve your health in numerous
ways.
‣ Common outdoor recreational
activities you can try that’ll help you
get in a good
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workout or simply enjoy nature
include:
• Running
• Walking alone with a pet or with
friends
• Bicycling the neighborhood or
local trails
• Swimming
• Rock climbing
• Paddle boarding
• Playing tennis
• Scuba diving Kayaking
RECREATION’S EFFECTS ON OUR
MOODS AND MENTAL HEALTH
‣ In addition to the physical benefits,
recreational activities can also do
wonders for your mental health.
‣ Time spent outdoors has been
shown to reduce stress and anxiety
levels.
‣ Outdoor activities can boost your
mood as well.
‣ Getting outside and doing what you
love grounds you and resets you for
the day.
‣ Whether you're white-water
rafting, skiing, fishing or jogging,
these activities offer you time to
unwind.
‣ Sunshine, vitamin D and fresh air
are actually recommended as part of a
healthy routine.
‣ When it comes to urban planning,
dense cities pay close attention to the
number of trees they plant in new
developments or highways for this
reason.
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‣ There’s a direct link between being
outdoors and experiencing depression
and anxiety.
‣ Some other mental benefits of
recreational activities include:
• Improved mood
• Better sleep quality
• Help with depression
• Reduction in anxiety and stress
• Opportunities for companionship
• Boost in endorphins
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
INCREASE SOCIAL INTERACTION
‣ Another amazing benefit of
recreational activities is the social
interaction that often comes along
with participating in them.
‣ While there are plenty of activities
you can do alone, there’s also a lot
you can do with or around people.
‣ In today’s climate of social
distancing, outdoor recreational
activities have been lifelines for
people to connect and spend time
together safely.
‣ Going on a hike with someone or
taking a paddle in a canoe is a great
way to connect.
‣ Not only are you getting all the
physical and emotional benefits of
being outdoors, but you’re also
experiencing an emotional
connection. For families, recreational
activities are a great way to spend
time together.
‣ You’ll get much-needed fresh air,
exercise and time together having
fun.
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‣ Tennis, badminton, paddle
boarding, and golf are all examples of
recreational activities you can do
with friends or family, as are the
following:
• Jogging or running
• Walking and talking
• Hiking
• Stargazing Boating
• Skiing
• Hunting for seashells
• Playing co-ed team sports
• Horseback riding
• Bowling
• Playing tennis
• Backpacking
• Camping
TYPES OF RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
➣ ACTIVE RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
‣ Active recreational activities
double as exercise.
‣ This can help you lose weight
and stay in shape.
‣ Any type of recreational activity
that's relaxing or reduces stress may
help lower blood pressure and
cholesterol levels.
‣ Those who participate in
recreational activities tend to enjoy
higher quality sleep as well
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ACTIVITIES
➣ OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
‣ if you are an outdoorsy person
and are looking for exciting outdoor
activities, then we have put together
some great outdoor activities that you
can opt for.
‣ Go through the list, read the
information and make your choice!
Let the fun times roll!
‣ EXAMPLE:
➛ HIKING
 if it is a crisp sunny day
with fresh fragrant winds, then what
better thing to do than to go hiking in
the lap of nature?
 Load your backpack and go
hiking, either with a bunch of friends
or by yourself!
 Hiking is a wonderful
experience that will help you forget
your stress and get rid of all your
negativity.
➛ CAMPING
 Well, have a great camping
place nearby?
 How about going camping?
Enjoy nature’s bounty as you camp at
a verdant camping site, light up a fire
and sit around with a sumptuous
barbecue meal with refreshing drinks!
➛ SKIING
 Skiing or Snow Skiing is a
collective term used for a number of
sports that make use of skis as the
primary equipment.
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skiing, some of which include Nordic
skiing, Alpine skiing, and
TELEMARK skiing.
 If you are planning to visit
the snowy mountains or are fortunate
to have them close by, then skiing is
something you must definitely try
out.
 Another snow sport which
is an amalgamation of skating and
skiing is snowboarding.
➛ SWIMMING
 Swimming is also a favorite
activity amongst water lovers.
Swimming is an excellent way to
relax yourself as well as a fun
workout to keep you healthy.
 For people who just hate
exercising in the gym, regular
swimming might be a great way to
stay in shape!
➣ INDOOR ACTIVITIES
‣ if you are not an outdoor
person, or if you can’t go out due to
bad weather or any other reason,
there are always a number of
activities that you can indulge in.
‣ EXAMPLE:
➛ READING
 The benefits of reading
cannot be stressed enough.
 We feel that people who
love reading can never get bored
when they are alone.
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 Reading is not only a great
source of entertainment, but also a
vast source of knowledge and
inspiration.
 Reading can be one of the
best activities you can enjoy indoors.
 You can pick a book or
novel in any genre that suits your
style.
 Fiction, nonfiction, poetry,
newspapers, magazines, or even
comic books; the options are plenty!
 So, the next time you are
looking for fun things to do indoors,
just pick up a book and start reading!
➛ WRITING
 What better way to spend a
lazy afternoon than to allow your
creative juices to flow with a pen and
a paper!
 Well, writing cannot just be
fun, but it can be great stress buster
as well.
 After a hard week’s
slogging, try to sit and write in your
journal on the weekends, and you
will be surprised at all the positive
thoughts you will have once you
begin.
➛ COMPUTER AND VIDEO
GAMES
 Well, before we tell you
anything about the kind of options
you have in computer games and
video games, we must warn you that
these games can be quite addictive!
 We mean it! There is just
no end to the type of games you can
play.
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interests are―fashion, cooking,
airplanes, bikes, astronomy,
languages, business―you will find a
game that you will absolutely love!
➛ MUSIC
 Just like dance, music is
just as leisurely―you don’t have to
be a great singer or a musician to
enjoy music.
 You can listen to music
while driving to and from work,
cooking, cleaning the house, doing
laundry; basically, any time is a good
time.
 It might sound too good to
be true, but you have to experience it.
 You’ll be surprised at the
results.
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LESSON 2 : BENEFITS OF ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
BENEFITS OF ACTIVE  Strengthen social networks and
community identity
PARTICIPATION IN
 Increase your contact with people
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
 Release tensions
‣ These include health, physical,
 Satisfy your basic needs to
mental, emotional, and social
belong
benefits.
 Gain recognition
➣ HEALTH BENEFITS
 Provide self – expression
 Road map to good health and  Develop leadership
longevity
 Improved quality of life
 Lower blood pressure, reduced
arthritis pain, weight loss and
lowered risk of diabetes, certain
cancers, osteoporosis and
cardiovascular disease.
➣ PHYSICAL BENEFITS
 Improvement of skills specific to
a particular activity
 Relaxation, rest, and
revitalization
➣ Mental and Emotional Benefits
 Release of stress from demands
of everyday living
 Greater personal confidence and
self- esteem
 Sense of achievement
 Reducing risks of depression,
anxiety, psychological distress, and
emotional
 More restraint in avoiding risky
behavior.
➣ SOCIAL BENEFITS
 Bonding with family and friends
 Opportunity to make new friends
and acquaintances
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satisfaction and qualities which will
SCOPE OF RECREATION
enhance their successful living.
➦ INDOOR ACTIVITIES or things
are ones that happen or are used
TYPE OF OUTDOOR
inside a building and not outside.
‣ These are recreational activities RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
that can be done or performed inside ➣ Games and sports – dual and team
the room or inside the class. sports
‣ Such indoor activities require less ➣ Dance activities – street dancing,
space, hence can be managed behind aerobics, etc.
the door. ➣ Music activities – singing contest
during fiesta
TYPE OF INDOOR ➣ Nature and outdoor activities –
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES camping, hiking, field trips, picnic,
➣ Games and sports – chess, parlour excursions, etc.
games, etc. ➣ Arts and Crafts – painting,
➣ Dance activities – stop dance, trip drawing, etc.
to Jerusalem, etc. ➣ Hobby and Collecting Activities –
➣ Music Activities – singing, bowling, tennis, billiard, fishing, etc.
instrumental playing, etc.
➣ Drama Activities – story telling,
comedy skills, etc.
➣ Arts and crafts – ceramics
making, pottery making, etc.
➣ Hobby and collecting activities –
cooking, dancing, 22stamp
collections, antique collection, etc.

➦ OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES are

activities that are done outside in the
open and natural environment during
leisure or free time.
‣ During this outing, participant are
expected to be involved in varied
activity and experience through
which leavers are expected to require
skills, knowledge, enjoyment,