PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND

HEALT H 4

Third Quarter
NATURE AND BACKGROUND OF RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
AND HEALTH 4

 Self- assesses health related fitness (HRF)

status, barriers to physical activity assessment
participation of one’s diet.
 Organize fitness event for a target health issue
or concern.
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 NATURE AND BACKGROUND OF RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES

• Recreation - is an activity of leisure which is a vital element of human biology

and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment,
amusement, pleasure, or health benefits and are considered to be fun. Recreation
pertains to the time spent in an activity that one loves to engage in, with an
intent to feel reinvigorated. It is a break from monotony and a diversion from
the daily routine. It is a positive change from the stereotypical lifestyle.
• Recreational Activities - give enjoyment because while recreating, one engages
in something he/she likes. They are a source of joy and provide relaxation for
one’s mind and body. Recreational activities can be classified into two: indoor
and outdoor activities.
TYPES OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

A. OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Outdoor recreation or outdoor activity - refers to recreation engaged
in out of doors, most commonly in natural settings. The activities that
encompass outdoor recreation vary depending on the physical
environmental they are being carried out in. These activities can
include fishing, hunting, backpacking, and horseback riding — and
can be completed individually or collectively.
 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY

 Active Recreation – an activity that requires a lot of

energy and movement.

 Passive Recreation – an activity that involves limited

physical exertion.
 KINDS OF OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
1. Trekking - Is about enjoying a great walk and can
be day hikes, overnight or extended hikes.
2. Mountain Biking - The activity of mountain biking involves
steering a mountain cycle over rocky
tracks and around boulder-strewn
paths.
3. Canyoning - Is an activity which involves walking, climbing,
jumping, abseiling, and trekking through
canyons.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR RECREATION

 Improves your mental wellbeing

 Best way to get Vitamin D
 Boost self-esteem
 Promotes memory
 Stress-reduction effects
 Reduces anxiety
 Improves the quality of your sleep
 Boost your immunity
 Helps burn some unwanted fats
 “LEAVE NO TRACE” SEVEN(7) PRINCIPLES

Need a guide to properly enjoy the great outdoors while

minimizing human impact
 Get to know the area you're visiting.
 Do some background research on the place, people,
ways for transport, and the local weather.
 Prepare well for your trip: pack a first-aid kit,
appropriate clothing, and just the right amount of food.
 Familiarize yourself with the proper technical know-
how needed for whatever adventure you're about to
embark on.

 Do not walk and travel on places that have not been

made for human transit.
 Trampling on vegetation may not seem like a big deal,
but it can greatly alter an area.
 Even if it means taking the longer route to get to your
destination, do so to minimize damage.
 Walk on sturdy ground which doesn't erode and
crumble when stepped on.
 When setting up camp, look for relatively barren
ground to avoid damaging vegetation.
 "Pack it in, pack it out". Whatever you bring to a place, make
sure to bring all of it back home with you.
 Do not leave any garbage while outdoors: wet wipes, leftover
food, tin cans, plastic containers, mineral water bottles, utensils,
cigarette buds or packs, alcohol bottles and so on.
 Garbage does not belong in forests, beaches, or summits.
 Garbage should be disposed of in cities.
 None of us want to go through a long commute to visit a place
festering with trash.

 Imagine a visitor coming to your house and taking a nice piece of

your furniture before leaving.
 As seemingly innocuous as taking home a bit of sand, or a pretty
shell, or flowers – resist the temptation and leave it there for others
to appreciate.
 Refrain from defacing or vandalizing anything outdoors as it is
disrespectful to the environment, to the locals, and to other visitors.
 When inside caves, refrain from touching walls, stalagmites, and
stalactites as it damages them.
 Always remember to keep the environment as pristine as possible
 In light of brush and forest fires, this rule goes without saying.
 Refrain from even creating a campfire, as it is a hazard to the
environment you're in.
 Aside from this, the aftermath of a campfire is unsightly as ash,
burned logs, and rocks covered in soot will be left behind.
 If absolutely necessary, only ever set up a campfire on an
existing fire pit to reduce damage to an area, keeping it as clean
as possible.

 Refrain from playing, taunting, feeding or abusing local wildlife.

You are merely a visitor in their area.
 With pollution, rise in temperatures and fast-encroaching
development all over, our wildlife have enough problems to deal
with. We visitors should help them survive rather than add to
their problems
 Refrain from being that person and that group.
 Respect other visitors, and most importantly, respect the
locals who live in the area.
 That is their home.
 Take good care of it.
B. INDOOR ACTIVITIES

Indoor activities - are the things that you do for

fun and enjoyment in the comfort of your home,
the gym, or any other covered
area.
KINDS OF INDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

1. Playing chess, playing board games and cards.

2. Table Tennis, Snooker, Bowling
3. Playing Video Games
4. Yoga, Floor Exercises, Planks, Weightlifting
5. Surfing the Internet/Social Media
OTHER WAYS OF CLASSIFYING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Some recreational activities classified as outdoor and indoor

• 1. Social activities like parties, banquets, picnics
• 2. Physical activities like sports, diving, and many more.
• 3. Arts and crafts activities
• 4. Dramatic activities like doing plays, skits, etc. (plays, puppetry, skits, etc.)
• 5. Musical activities
• 6. Cultural activities - going to museum, attending an art exhibit, discussion
groups, poetry reading etc. (art appreciation, music appreciation, panels,
discussion groups, etc.)
• 7. Service activities- participating in medical missions, blood drive, fundraising
etc.
 OUTPUTS TO BE PRESENTED
SITUATION: The local government in your community is planning to have
recreational activities as a kick-off activity for the upcoming “International
Family Day Celebration” to be held next week.
GOAL: Your goal is to make a presentation that informs your community the
different types of recreational activities for them to be aware.
ROLE: You are an event organizer
PRODUCT: Create a 2-minutes video blog about recreational activities and
be creative.
 Rubric for Video Blog
CRITERIA 4-VERY GOOD 3- GOOD 2- FAIR 1-NEEDS
IMPROVEMENT
Content The video blog covers The video blog covers The video blog covers The video blog did not
all the significant some of the significant selected information’s present any of the
information’s relevant information’s relevant only relevant to the significant
to the topic to the topic. topic. information’s relevant
to the topic.

Creativity The video blog shows The video blog shows The video blog shows The video blog shows
outstanding creativity, highly creativity, average creativity, poor creativity,
entertainment and entertainment and entertainment and entertainment and did
encompass the goal encompass the goal encompass the goal not encompass the
and core message of and the core message and the core message goal and core
the blog. of the blog. of the blog. message of the blog.

Editing Skills The video blog shows The video blog shows The video blog shows The video blog shows
a magnificent an interesting a considerable unacceptable
sequencing, sequencing, sequencing, sequencing,
appropriate appropriate appropriate appropriate
background music, background music, background music, background music,
sound effects, and cut- sound effects, and cut- sound effects, and cut- sound effects, and cut-
to-cut editing styles. to-cut editing styles. to-cut editing styles. to-cut editing styles.