MODULE 6

RECREATION AND
SPORTS
Learning Objective:
At the end of the lecture/discussion students
are expected to:
⮚Give the meaning and importance of
Sport and Recreation in the community
⮚Enumerate and demonstrate possible
recreational activities that can be
introduce to the community.
Methodology:
⮚Lecture-demonstration
⮚Practical Activity

Requirements:
⮚Perform aerobic exercise (group
presentation)
⮚Submit written report (palaro ng lahi – at
least five)
⮚Attendance
Content:
⮚Introduction
⮚Definition of Recreational Activities
⮚Values of Recreational Activities
⮚Types of Recreational Activities

Time Allotment
⮚3 hours
Introduction
Community centers and associations
have played a significant part in the life of
many local communities and networks.
The new social centers are not limited to
recreational activities, and most important
because ‘socialized schools’, could act as
magnets attracting,
citizens whose
segregation into class
and ethnic groups had
obscured their
common bonds, loyalties,
and responsibilities.
 Like social settlements before them,
social centers would harmonize and
encourage cooperation among the
working class and immigrant elements
and at the same time ease some of the
difficulty of depressed life.
It is believed that people occasionally
need a break from their routine activities
and therefore providing community and
recreational activities would allow them
to develop different skills.
Basic enjoyment arising from simple
barangay “palaro” would encourage youth
participation and may promote actions
against drugs. Recreational activities are
not limited to the youth – hence, elderly
activities are also thought of and made
possible over time.
These would include
sport-related activities,
educational and even
musical sessions.
Definition of Recreational Activities
⮚is a leisure activity, which is done free
time
⮚sometimes referred to as play for the
young and diversion for the adults,
because they are enjoying the activity
⮚Lopez et.al, (1993) defines it, as a
worthwhile, socially accepted and
socially constructive leisure experience
that provides immediate and inherent
satisfaction to the individual who
voluntarily participates in the activity.
 Other definition given by Coloma &
Herrera (2004) state that:

⮚It is an activity that diverts, amuses or

stimulates a person
⮚A diversion that occupies one’s time and
thoughts, usually pleasantly
⮚An activity that refreshes, renews health
and spirit of enjoyment and relaxation
 Values of Recreational Activities

1. Engaging in favorable sports could

develop good health, muscular strength,
power, agility, flexibility, etc.

2. Proper conduct and behavior among

participants could also be developed
through group activities.
3. Joining ion the leagues, clubs and other
smaller organizations could give the out of
school youth the opportunity to socialize
through group work in the form of play and
other extracurricular activities instead of
roaming in the streets to create trouble.

4. Organizing competitions in the different

enjoyable activities such as sports and
games, dancing, and other activities can
develop the spirit of sportsmanship and fair
play.
5. Leisure time activities could bring
happiness to a person.

6. Sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership

and honesty could be developed in
joining sports.
Types of Recreational Activities
1. Physical
⮚aerobics
⮚dancing
⮚group games
⮚minor sports
⮚outing like field trips, picnics, hiking and
camping 
2. Social
⮚parties, dancing
⮚evening dinner with friends

3. Cultural
⮚arts and crafts
⮚glee club and choral groups
⮚dramatics, concerts and lectures
4. Intellectual
⮚ poetry writing
⮚ song writing
⮚ reading
⮚ research and investigations
⮚ short story and novel writing
⮚ answering crossword puzzles
⮚ playing chess
⮚ scrabble
 Group Activity
Activity 1 – Conceptualization of Aerobic
Exercise
The class will be divided into groups
(according to role playing grouping).
Each group will conceptualize the series
of steps in aerobic exercise with their own
choice of aerobic music.
 Activity 2 – Presentation
(on the second meeting)
Questions to ponder:
⮚Think of at least 5 recreational activities
that you can introduce to the community
during your outreach programs in NSTP.
Explain each briefly.
⮚Discuss the importance of recreational
activities to our health. (Physiological and
Psychological)
Reference:
⮚ Margaret (Maggie) D. Shea (2005) Games for the young
Adult
⮚ Philippines Indigenous Games and Sports Savers Inc.
(PIGSSAI) http://www.angelfire.com/games4/pigssai