What is RECREATION?

Latin word “recreare” to refresh

or restore.
period of light and restful
activity
voluntarily chosen –restore ones
from heavy obligatory work.
Recreation..
(Carlson, et al., 1963) any enjoyable
leisure experience in w/c the participant
voluntary engages and from w/c he
receives immediate satisfaction.
Vanniers, 1977) Activity w/c is performed
for its own sake during free time w/c
offers one joy and satisfaction and an
outlet for his physical, mental, and
creative powers.
Recreation…
Fritzgerald) it is a natural
expression of human interest
and needs seeking satisfaction
during leisure.
Therefore, recreation is an
activity done during free time
or after obligatory doings.
What is LEISURE?
Latin word “licere” to be permitted
freedom or opportunity to do
something of value.
(Carlson, et al., 1963) unobligated
hours available after caring for
employment or the activities
mandatory for self maintenance.
What is PLAY?
an activity which is carried on within
leisure for purpose of pleasure,
satisfaction and self expression.
done for rivalry, fulfilment and
enjoyment.
more of rivalry or competition rather
than recreation.
Play…

Therefore, play is a spontaneous

physical activity for children while

recreation is re-creative, organized,

relaxing activity for adults.
What is Work?

Effort, task that which you do

for a living.

To have the desired effect or

result.
What is Amusement?
It is the condition of being
amused, pleasurable diversion.
Something that causes
laughter or provides
entertainment such as game or
other pastime.
CHARACTERISTICS OF RECREATION

It is an activity as opposed to

idleness
recreation occurs in leisure
choice of activity is voluntary
 recreation provides enjoyment
satisfaction is immediate and
inherent in the activity.
Characteristics…
Recreation, at all best is re-creative

It provides a change of pace

Recreation is broad in concept

Recreation should be wholesome,

constructive, and socially acceptable
Thank you!
VALUES OF RECREATION

Physical Health

Psychological Health

Social Aspects
BENEFITS OF RECREATION
Healthy environment
Abundant economies
Closer family ties
Physically, mentally and
emotionally fit individuals
Positive outlook in life
STUDY VERSUS RECREATION
Recreation:
Studying:
 Voluntarily
done
Required or essential Occurs during free time
 Provides enjoyment and fun
There’s a specific
 Broad in concept
time
 May or may not have a
Task is to done
result
immediately  Contributes to the physical,
Output is more of mental, social, moral,
mental aspect spiritual and emotional
aspects.
Studying: Recreation:

 Required or essential  Voluntarily done

 There’s a specific time
 Occurs during free time
 Provides enjoyment and fun
 Task is to done
 Broad in concept
immediately
 May or may not have a result
 There is specific
 Contributes to the physical,
concept mental, social, moral, spiritual
 Output is more of and emotional aspects.
mental aspect

STUDY VS. RECREATION