fMODULE OF INSTRUCTION

Bachelor of Secondary Education

(BSED)2nd year

Course Title : Recreational Activities

Course Description : This course is an exploration of recreational and leisure

activities to include, but not limited to badminton, bowling,
archery, tennis, and outdoor pursuits. Students will gain an
understanding and appreciation for non-traditional physical
activity as an avenue to lifelong fitness, while developing the
knowledge and skills necessary to competently participate.
Students will also be encouraged to transfer what they learn
beyond the physical education setting by taking advantage of
county, state, and national parks, as well as other facilities that
support the participation of outdoor activities and leisure sport
Credit Unit : Two (2) Units
Duration : 40 Hours / semester

SUMMARY OF THE MODULES AND LESSONS

Module I: Discuss the nature/background of the Recreational activities

Lesson 1 Discuss the nature/background of the Chess games

1.1 Discuss Brief History of Chess

1.2 Explain Benefits Derived from Playing Chess.

1.3 Practice proper and Acceptable Behavior When Participating in Indoor

Recreational Activities

1.4 Execute the rules and regulations in chess

1.5 Interpret Basic strategies in playing Chess

Lesson 2 Discuss the nature/background of the Domino games

1.1 Discuss Brief History of Dominoes

1.2 Explain Benefits Derived from Playing dominoes.
1.3 Practice proper and Acceptable Behavior When Participating in Indoor
Recreational Activities
1.4 Execute the rules and regulations in playing Dominoes
1.5 Interpret Basic Domino Game Tips

Module II: . Discuss table tennis history and significant events

Lesson 1: Discuss table tennis history and significant events
Lesson 2: Identify table tennis equipment, basic skills, strokes, rules, and health
benefits

Module III: Know the history of badminton, equipment, technique, strokes, courts and
benefits
Lesson 1: Know the history of badminton, equipment, technique, strokes,
courts and benefits
 INFORMATION SHEET 1.1.1

MODULE I: DISCUSS THE NATURE/BACKGROUND OF THE RECREATIONAL

ACTIVITIES

Lesson 1 : DISCUSS THE NATURE/BACKGROUND OF THE CHESS GAMES

Learning Objectives :
After reading Information Sheet 1.1.1 the student will be able to:
1.1 Discuss Brief History of Chess

1.2 Explain Benefits Derived from Playing Chess.

1.3 Practice proper and Acceptable Behavior When Participating in Indoor

Recreational Activities

1.4 Execute the rules and regulations in chess

1.5 Interpret Basic strategies in playing Chess

Home Study Time: 6 hours Home Study

Vocabulary Items
This vocabulary section is intended to enhance your understanding of the
terminologies used in this module of instructions. It is designed to boost your speed and
memory in your learning. Remember, we think and create ideas using words. In this
Lesson, we will learn the words used in Discuss the nature/background of the
recreational Activities.

Chess A board game of strategic skill for two players

Checkmate A check which a king cannot escape

En Passant- By the way incidentally

Draw To match competitors in a game or tournament

Promotion - activity that supports or provides active encouragement

Castling Make a special move

INDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Introduction
Indoor recreational activities are voluntarily undertaken for pleasure, exercise,
relaxation, and leisure. It is a way of rejuvenating the mind and the body especially
when you are caught in situations such as hectic jobs and routine chores. This is why
you have these modules, for you to indulge in some recreational activities like scrabble,
chess, and domino. Scrabble, chess, and domino are varieties of activities that affect
what, when, and how people recreate including change in lifestyle, family
structure/commitments, work demands, and work-life balance. Participating in this
leisure and recreational activities can foster a range of positive benefits including
Opportunities for health, wellbeing, and quality lifestyle for the community. Personal
development, expressions, creativity, individuality, social, physical and intellectual, and
close family ties/relationship.

1.1 Brief History of Chess

Do you know where chess originated? Chess is a game that has been played
for centuries and was thought to have originated in India over the 15th century. Long
ago, it was considered a game reserved only for Kings and members of the upper
classes. Nowadays, chess is played by common people even at early age.
The modern design of chess pieces bears the name Staunton, who was an
English master in the mid-18OO's. These are the type of pieces that are now used in
all tournaments worldwide.
The first international chess tournament was the London Tourney played in
1851. A German named Adolf Anderssen won the game. He became the unofficial
best chess player of the world because he did not receive any award or title.
The first great American-born chess player is Paul Morphy. Paul traveled to
Europe in the 185O's, where he beat all challengers, including Adolf Anderssen.
However, the English champion of the time (Staunton) refused to play with him, so
Morphy never became a world chess champ.
The first official championship chess tournament was played in 1866 in
London, with sand clocks to restrict the length of a game. A Bohemian
(Czechoslovakian) Jew named Steinitz won the game. He became the world's first
official chess champion, holding this title until 1894.
Have you wondered who rules in the world of chess today? Recently, Russia
dominates the game of chess. This results from the establishment of government
schools for talented chess players after the communist revolution of 1917. Since
1927, many of the top chess players have been citizens of the former USSR, and
include: Tal, Alekhine, Petrosian, Spassky, Smyslov, Anatoli Karpov, and Gary
Kasparov.

1.2 Benefits Derived from Playing Chess.

Chess is an indoor recreational activity which is now being introduced as a

major part of secondary level curriculum because of the benefits it gives to the

students. You probably know some of the benefits derived from playing chess. Here

are some of the benefits which can be derived from playing chess.

1. Chess increases the mathematical and scientific skills of the students. It also

enhances the problem-solving skills, concentration ability, as well as logical

thinking ability of the students.

2. It develops a sense of confidence and self-worth of a student.

3. It also increases communication skills of a student.

4. It gives a lesson of hard work and commitment.

5. Aside from intellectual exercise, chess provides entertainment and relaxation.

This game is free and can provide entertainment even for the observers.

6. Chess also has health benefits. It is considered as a form of recreational

therapy. Chess keeps the mind healthy and a healthy mind results in a

healthy body. It is used by therapists to help people suffering from cognitive

functioning such as anxiety and depression.

7. Chess a form of indoor recreational activity can be used to strengthen family

bond. The members of the family can play with each other while at home. In

a way, the chess pieces can represent the family members. Each member of

the family has a role to play. In chess, the pieces also have specific function

to perform to win the game.

1.3 Proper and Acceptable Behavior When Participating in Indoor Recreational

Activities.

How do you define indoor recreational activities? It can generally be defined

as activities which are undertaken in the comfort of one’s home or more specifically

indoor. They are to recreate the mind.

There are proper and acceptable behaviors which you should remember

when participating in indoor recreational activities.

1. Never boast over a victory (no happy dances) or show of rude behavior over a

defeat. Always show sportsmanship.

2. Minimize talking when at the events venue.

3. Refrain from giving comments on another game that is in progress, it may

distract the other players.

4. Do not make it obvious if you make a mistake or you see someone else make

a mistake while playing. It might be that your opponent will not notice your

mistake if you play quietly.

5. Never blame others for something they did not do or lie about your move in

order to save a point.

6. If you disagree with what your opponent has done and believe he/she has

made an illegal move, raise your hand and ask for help.
1.4 RULES AND REGULATIONS IN CHESS

As you watch a chess match, there are two players on opposite sides of a

board containing 64 squares of alternating colors. Each player has 16 pieces: 1 king,

1 queen, 2 rooks, 2 bishops, 2 knights, and 8 pawns. The goal of the game is to

checkmate the other king. Checkmate happens when the king is in a position to be

captured (in check) and cannot escape from capture.

Starting a Game

There are some steps which you need to follow to start a game of chess.

These are the following:

1. Begin by laying out the chess board so that each player has the white color

square in the bottom right-hand side.

2. Arrange the chess pieces in the following order: all pawns on the second row,

rooks in the corners, then the knights, bishops, and finally the queen, who

always goes on her own matching color (white queen on white, black queen

on black), and the king on the remaining square.

3. The player with the white pieces always moves first. The players decide who

will have the white pieces. The white and black moves alternately until the end

of the game.
How the Chess Pieces Move

Do you know the different functions of each 6 different kinds of pieces chess

pieces? You need to remember each specific move to win a game. Pieces can be

moved to capture an opponent's piece. This is done by landing on their square and

then replacing them. Pieces can also move to defend other pieces in case of

capture, or control important squares in the game.

The King

The king is the most important pieces; however, it is considered one of the

weakest. The king only moves one square in any direction - up, down, to the sides,

and diagonally. The king may never move himself into check (where he could be

captured).

Note: The arrow represents the direction of move of the pieces.

The Queen

The queen is the most powerful piece. It moves in any one straight direction -

forward, backward, sideways, or diagonally. As all the other pieces except the
knight, it cannot move over any intervening piece.

The Rook

The rook may move to any square as far as it wants, but only forward,

backward, and to the sides. The rooks are particularly powerful pieces when they are

protecting each other and working together.

The Bishop

The bishop may move as far as it wants, but only diagonally. Each bishop

starts on one color (light or dark) and must always stay on that color. Bishops work

well together because they cover up each other’s weaknesses.

The Knight

Knights moves by going two squares in one direction, and then one more

move just like an “L” shape. Knights are the only pieces that can move over other

pieces.

The Pawn

Pawns move forward, but capture diagonally. They can never move

backwards. On its first move, the pawn can advance two squares at a time.

Succeeding moves will be one square at a time. There are also special features of the
pawn. Pawns can be promoted and has a special move called en passant.

Promotion
Pawns have another special ability and that is that if a pawn reaches the other

side of the board it can become any other chess piece except the king. A pawn may

be exchanged to a queen, rook, bishop or a knight. Pawns exchange is not restricted

to a piece that has been captured. Only pawns may be promoted.

En Passant

The last rule about pawns is called “en passant,” which is French basically

means “in passing”. If a pawn advances two squares on its first move, and lands to

the side of an opponent’s pawn (effectively jumping past the other pawn’s ability to

capture it), that other pawn has the option of capturing the first pawn as it passes by.

This special move must be done immediately after the first pawn has moved past,

otherwise, that option is forfeited.

Other terminologies which you need to remember include castling, check and

checkmate and draws.

Castling

Another special rule is called castling. This is a move of the king and either rook

of the same color along the player’s first row. On a player’s turn he may move his

king two squares over to one side and then move the rook from that side’s corner to

right next to the king on the opposite side. In order to castle, however, it must meet

the following conditions:

 it must be that king’s very first move

 it must be that rook’s very first move

 there cannot be any pieces between the king and rook to move

 the king may not be in check or pass-through check

Check and Checkmate

 Let us recall, the purpose of the game is to checkmate the opponent’s king.

Checkmate occurs if the king is checked and cannot get out of check. If a king is

checked, he can get out in by moving out of the way, blocking the check with another

piece, or capturing the piece threatening the king. If a king has no possible move to

escape, then the game is over.

Draws

In a chess game, if nobody ends as a winner, it is declared as a draw. There are

5 reasons why a chess game may end in a draw:

 The position reaches a stalemate when it is one player’s turn to move, but his

king is NOT in check and yet he does not have another legal move.

 The players agree to stop playing.

 There are not enough pieces on the board to force a checkmate (example: a

king and a bishop vs. a king)

 A player declares a draw if the same exact position is repeated three times.

 Fifty consecutive moves have been played where neither player has moved a

pawn or captured a piece.

Another thing is that in the game of chess, take note that there is a “touch-move”

policy. Once a player touches one of its own pieces, he must move that piece as long

as it is a legal move. If a player touches an opponent’s piece, he must capture that

piece. In case a player intends to adjust a piece on the board, he must first

announce the intention by saying “adjust”.

1.5 Basic strategies that you should always remember

1. Always protect your king. It is best to put your king to safety by castling as

soon as possible.

2. Don’t give pieces away. Guard each of your own pieces. Each piece is
valuable and you can’t win a game without pieces to checkmate.

3. Control the center. You should try and control the center of the board with

your pieces and pawns. If you control the center, you will have more room to

move your pieces and will make it harder for your opponent to find good

squares for his pieces.

4. Use all of your pieces. Try and develop all of your pieces so that you have

more to use when you attack the king.

Conclusion
If you have diligently studied Lesson 1, you can perform the following competencies:
1.1 Discuss Brief History of Chess

1.2 Explain Benefits Derived from Playing Chess.

1.3 Practice proper and Acceptable Behavior When Participating in Indoor

Recreational Activities

1.4 Execute the rules and regulations in chess

1.5 Interpret Basic strategies in playing Chess

Also, you can honestly answer the Self-Check without looking at your notes.

References:

Recreational Activities in Physical Education - MTEL Class | Study.com

Handbook (fide.com)
Physical Education 9 4th Quarter | Recreational Activity (slideshare.net)
Teaching guide physical education quarter 3: indoor recreational activities
(depedbataan.com)
Recreational activities... (slideshare.net)

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1.1

 Self- check 1.1.1

MODULE I: DISCUSS THE NATURE/BACKGROUND OF THE RECREATIONAL

Lesson 1 Discuss the nature/background of the Chess games

Test I Multiple choice: Write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided.

____1. Chess is a game that has been played for centuries and was thought to have
originated in India over the _____?

a. 14th century b. 15th century c. 100 B.C d. 7th century

____2. The first international chess tournament was the London Tourney played in

1851. A German named _____won the game.

a. Adolf Anderssen b. Adolf Andirssine c. Adolf Anderssine d. Adulf Anderssen

____3. The last rule about pawns is called ______which is French basically

means “in passing”.

a. Check and Checkmate b. “en passant,” c Castling d. Promotion

____4. This is the most powerful piece. It moves in any one straight direction -

forward, backward, sideways, or diagonally.

a. Rook b. King c. Bishop d. Queen

____5. The purpose of the game is to ______ the opponent’s king.

a. Check and Checkmate b. “en passant,” c Castling d. Promotion

____6. Another special rule is called_____. This is a move of the king and either rook.

a. Check and Checkmate b. “en passant,” c Castling d. Promotion

____7. The pawns have another special ability and that is that if a pawn reaches the
other side of the board it can become any other chess piece except the king.

a. Check and Checkmate b. “en passant,” c Castling d. Promotion

____8. This moves by going two squares in one direction, and then one more

move just like an “L” shape.

a. Rook b. King c. Bishop d. Knight

____9 The_____ may move as far as it wants, but only diagonally.

a. Rook b. King c. Bishop d. Knight

____10. This_____ is the most important pieces; however, it is considered one of the

weakest

a. Rook b. King c. Bishop d. Knight

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1.2

 Answer Key

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Lesson 1 Discuss the nature/background of the Recreational Activities

1.B

2. A

3.B

4.D

5. A

6. C

7.B

8. D

9. C

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INFORMAION SHEET 1.1.2

MODULE I: DISCUSS THE NATURE/BACKGROUND OF THE RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES

Lesson 2 : DISCUSS THE NATURE/BACKGROUND OF THE DOMINO GAMES

Learning Objectives :
After reading Information Sheet 1.1.2 the student will be able to:
1.1 Discuss Brief History of Dominoes
1.2 Explain Benefits Derived from Playing dominoes.
1.3 Practice proper and Acceptable Behavior When Participating in Indoor
Recreational Activities
1.4 Execute the rules and regulations in playing Dominoes
1.5 Interpret Basic Domino Game Tips

Home Study Time: 6 hours Home Study

Vocabulary Items
This vocabulary section is intended to enhance your understanding of the
terminologies used in this module of instructions. It is designed to boost your speed and
memory in your learning. Remember, we think and create ideas using words. In this
Lesson, we will learn the words used in Discussing the nature/background of the
Domino games.

Bar refers to the middle line dividing the two squares of a domino tile.

Blocked game occurs when neither player can play

Bones also known as the domino tiles.

Bone yard refers to the stock of domino pieces.
Dominos generally, refers to the collective gaming pieces making up a - domino
set (sometimes called a deck or pack) or to the subcategory
of tile games played with domino pieces
Dots refers to the spots of a bone
lateral Draw game - Players are additionally allowed to draw as many tiles as desired
from the stock before playing a tile, and they are not allowed to
pass before the stock is (nearly) empty.The score of a game is
 the number of pips in the losing player's hand plus the number of
pips in the stock

Dominoes
Introduction
Family of tile-based games played with gaming pieces, commonly known as
dominoes. Each domino is a rectangular tile with a line dividing its face into two square
ends. Each end is marked with a number of spots (also called pips or dots) or is blank.
The backs of the tiles in a set are indistinguishable, either blank or having some
common design. The gaming pieces make up a domino set, sometimes called a deck or
pack. The traditional European domino set consists of 28 tiles, also known as pieces,
bones, rocks, stones, men, cards or just dominoes, featuring all combinations of spot
counts between zero and six. A domino set is a generic gaming device, similar to
playing cards or dice, in that a variety of games can be played with a set

The earliest mention of dominoes is from Song dynasty China found in the text
Former Events in Wulin by Zhou Mi (1232–1298).[1] Modern dominoes first appeared in
Italy during the 18th century, but they differ from Chinese dominoes in a number of
respects, and there is no confirmed link between the two. European dominoes may
have developed independently, or Italian missionaries in China may have brought the
game to Europe. The number of tiles in a dominoes set is calculated by the following
formula (where n is the highest number on a domino, e.g. "6" for a double-six set):

The number of tiles = ((n2 + (3 * n) + 2) / 2)

The number of dots (pips) in a dominoes set is calculated by the following

formula (again, n is the highest number on a domino):

number of dots = ((n3) / 2) + ((3 * n2) / 2) + n

This also works out to a much easier formula:

number of dots = number of tiles * n

1.1 History of Dominoes

Dominoes or dominos generally refer to the collective gaming pieces making up

a domino set (sometimes called a deck or pack) or to the subcategory of tile
games played with domino pieces. In the area of
mathematical tilings and polyominoes, the word domino often refers to any
rectangle formed from joining two congruent squares edge to edge. A domino set
may consist of different number of tiles and dots. The traditional Sino-European
domino set consists of 28 dominoes. The totals for all common domino sets is
presented in the following table:

Domino Set Number of Tiles Number of Dots

Double Six (6-6) 28 168
Double Nine (9-9) 55 495
Double Twelve (12-12) 91 1092
Double Fifteen (15-15) 136 2040
Dominoes are called "bones" because the earliest domino tiles were made
from animal bones or ivory. In addition to "bones", dominoes are also called "tiles",
"stones", "men", “tickets”,or “spinners.”. Each domino is a rectangular tile with a line
dividing its face into two square ends. Each end is marked with a number of spots (also
called pips) or is blank. The word "pip" commonly means a "spot" or a
"speck", and perhaps that's why a domino's spots are called "pips".The backs of the
dominoes in a set are indistinguishable, either blank or having some common
design. A domino set is a generic gaming device, similar to playing cards or dice, in
that a variety of games can be played with a set.
Evidences show that tile games have been found in China as early as 1120
CE. Some historians credit Keung T'ai Kung, in the twelfth century BCE for creating
them. Other historians stated that dominoes were invented by a statesman named
Chu sz yam in 1120 CE. This person is said to have presented them to the Emperor
Hui Tsung, and that they were circulated abroad by imperial order during the reign of
Hui's son, Kao-Tsung (1127-1163 CE).
You might have notice that there has been no exact data on the origins of
domino. However, one is clear enough, it has existed so long ago that
documentation of which is scarce. Although domino tiles are clearly of Chinese
inheritance, there is a debate over whether the European tile set came from China to
Europe in the fourteenth century or was invented independently
Have you seen European dominoes?
They are rectangular tiles that are twice as long as they are wide. There is a
single tile for each combination of the faces of a pair of dice; the blank suit is the throws
of a single die, for a total of twenty-eight tiles in the standard Double six set. Other sets
with larger numbers of tiles were invented later, with the double nine and Double twelve
sets being the most common extensions.

Where did the word domino came from

The word "domino" is most likely tobe derived from the Latin, dominus (i.e., the
master of the house). The vocative,domine, became the Scottish and English dominie
(i.e., schoolmaster). The dative orablative, domino, became the French and then the
English domino. The word "Domino" is French for a black and white hood worn by
Christian priests in winter which is probably where the name of the game derives from.
Domino games are played all over the world, but they are most popular in Latin
America.
The game domino is very popular in Italy, France, and Britain in the18th
century. France was also producing domino puzzles. The puzzles were of two types.
In the first, you were given a pattern and asked to place tiles on it in such a way that
the ends matched. In the second type, you were given a pattern and asked to place
tiles based on arithmetic properties of the pips, usually totals of lines of tiles and tile
halves.
1.2 Benefits from playing dominoes.
As any indoor recreation game, playing dominoes provides fun and interaction
for the family. At the same time, the game provides learning opportunities to
stimulate the mind. It also encourages socializing and important social skills such as
learning how to win/lose, teamwork, and other values. These are values which
cannot be gained from playing online games which children play on their own.
Dominoes cater not only for the young ones but also for the grown-ups. Domino sets
come in different colors, designs, and sizes.
1.3 Proper and Acceptable Behavior When Participating in Indoor
Recreational Activities.
How do you define indoor recreational activities? t can generally be defined
as activities which are undertaken in the comfort of one’s home or more specifically
indoor and they are to recreate the mind.
There are proper and acceptable behaviors which you should remember
when participating in indoor recreational activities.
1. Never boast over a victory or show rude behavior over a defeat. Always show
sportsmanship.
2. Minimize talking when at the event venue.
3. Refrain from giving comments on another game that is in progress, it may
distracts the other players.
4. Do not make it obvious if you make a mistake or you see someone else make
a mistake while playing. It might be that your opponent will not notice your
mistake if you play quietly.
5. Never blame others for something they did not do or lie about your move in
order to save a point.

1. 4 How to Play Dominoes

The proceeding sections detail the basic rules and regulations in playing
dominoes.
1. Shuffling the Dominoes
Before you start a game, the dominoes must be shuffled to make a boneyard.
You need to shuffle the tiles all face down moving them in random motion. Make
sure that no one knows the location of any given tile.
2. Decide who will make the first move.
You can do it in two ways:
 Each of the players choose a domino at random, with first move going to
the player holding the "heavier" domino (these dominoes are returned to
the boneyard and reshuffled), or
 The players draw their allotted number of tiles (which varies according to
the game being played), and the holder of the "heaviest" domino goes first.
3. Drawing Tiles
Once you begin drawing tiles, they are typically placed on-edge so that you
and your opponent can see your own tiles, but none can see the value of other
players’ tiles. Every player can thus see how many tiles remain in the other players
hands at all times during the game.
4. Placing The First Tile
After you and your opponent have drawn dominoes, the first player places the
first tile, usually a double-six, on the table. If no one holds the double-six, then the
double-five is played, and so on.
5. Playing Subsequent Tiles
You can only put domino tiles to “open ends”, i.e., no other tile is connected to
it. A double tile is usually placed cross-ways in the layout, straddling the end of the
tile that it is connected to. All four sides of a double are open allowing dominoes to
be connected in all four directions.
6. Drawing a tile from the boneyard
("draw" games) or you must "pass" if you cannot make a move ("block" games)
As you take turns placing tiles with your opponent, if someone cannot make a move,
you can do either two things. In "block" games (or if there are no tiles left in the
boneyard), you must "pass" if you cannot make a move. In a "draw" game, you can
draw a tile from the boneyard. Depending on the game, you can then either play
it (if it fits, and if the rules allow), pass (if he cannot play the drawn tile), or continue
drawing until you can make a move or the boneyard is empty. Currently, most rules
allow the boneyard to be emptied completely. However, some rules do not allow the last
two tiles in the boneyard to be removed, and at the end of a game, the winner receives
the value of the tiles in the boneyard.
7. Ending A Game
The game ends when you have played all your tiles, or when a game is
blocked. When you play your last tile, tradition requires you to say "domino"! (when
this happens, the other players are said to have been dominoed. A game is blocked
when no player is able to add another tile to the layout. When playing a multi-round
game, domino games are typically scored by awarding the number of pips on opposing
player's tiles to the winner. Doubles may be counted as one or two (if one, a 6-6 counts
as 6; if two, a 6-6 counts as 12), and double-blank may either count as 0 or 14. (These
rule variations must be agreed upon before the game begins!) The player who reaches
the target score (100, 200, or whatever is agreed on among the players), or the player
who amasses the most points in a given number of rounds wins the game.

1.5 Domino Game Tips

Here are some useful tips in playing domino. These are tips which can give you
advantage over other players who aren't using any real strategy at all.
 Set down doubles early. Do not get stuck with doubles. Lay them down
early in the game or whenever you have the opportunity.
 Set down your heavier tiles early. Play your heavier tiles early in the game
so you won't be caught with a high score of points for your opponent.
 Hold on to a variety of suits. Try to keep as many different suits as you can
 in your hand as long as you can. This will give you a range of options when it
comes to the tiles you can set down and prevent you from being unable to
make a play at all and having to pass on your play.
 Note your opponent’s weak suits. Take note of the tiles your opponent
doesn’t have. This will allow you to block them later in the game.
 Work out your opponent's hand. Study the layout of already played tiles
and the tiles in your own hand to guess what your opponents are holding in
their hands. You'll soon learn which tiles in your own hand to play
to block your opponents.
 Always be aware of the board count. This is the total of all open ends on
the layout. In games like Fives, players score points when the board count is
a multiple of five.
 Evaluate the tiles in your hand and how they can change the board
count. Determine the difference between suit values on either end of a tile so
you quickly know how they will change the board count. For example, 5 and 3
on each end will change the board count by 2. Connecting the lower end to
the open ends of the layout will raise the board count, while connecting the
higher suit will lower the board count.
 Use blocking strategies near the end of a point game, when the
opportunities for scoring points diminish.
 Control and manipulate the board count. Push the board count up when
you can set down scoring tiles, and down when you can't. Knowing the suits
your opponent does and doesn't hold will help you alter the board count
accordingly, allowing you to prevent opponents from setting down scoring
tiles. Be aware when you use blocking strategy too early in the game, it could
backfire on you especially when your opponent must draw tiles from the
boneyard. They can draw tiles that can work against you, and not increase your
score at the end of around.

Conclusion
If you have diligently studied Lesson 1, you can perform the following competencies:
 1.1 Discuss Brief History of Dominoes
1.2 Explain Benefits Derived from Playing dominoes.
1.3 Practice proper and Acceptable Behavior When Participating in Indoor
Recreational Activities
1.4 Execute the rules and regulations in playing Dominoes
1.5 Interpret Basic Domino Game Tips
Also, you can honestly answer the Self-Check without looking at your notes.

References:

Leisure & Recreation.pdf (pdst.ie)

Recreational Activities in Physical Education - MTEL Class | Study.com

Dominoes - Wikipedia
How Many Tiles And Dots Are In A Dominoes Set? - Dominoes FAQ - Domino-
Games.com (domino-games.com)

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1.2

 Self- check 1.1.2

MODULE I: DISCUSS THE NATURE/BACKGROUND OF THE RECREATIONAL

Lesson 1 Discuss the nature/background of the dominoes games

Multiple choice: Answer the following question. encircle the correct answer.

1. Dominoes are called_____ because the earliest domino tiles were made
from animals.
a. Bones
b. Tobe
c. Dominus.
d. Tiles
2. These evidences show that tile games have been found in_____ as early as 1120
CE.
a. Korea
b. Europe
c. Japan
d. China
3. The word "domino" is most likely tobe derived from the Latin_____?
a. Bones
b. Tobe
c. Dominus.
d. Tiles
4. This game ends when you have played all your tiles, or when a game is
blocked.
a. Placing the First Tile
b. Ending A Game
c. Shuffling the Dominoes
d. Drawing Tiles
5. This game once you begin drawing tiles, they are typically placed on-edge so that
you and your opponent can see your own tiles.
a. Placing the First Tile
b. Ending A Game
c. Shuffling the Dominoes
d. Drawing Tiles
6. The game domino is very popular in Italy, France, and Britain in the______ France
was also producing domino puzzles.
a. 12th century.
b. 1000 B.C
c. 18th century.
d. 1200 B.C

7. This is after you and your opponent have drawn dominoes, the first player places the
first tile, usually a double-six, on the table.
a. Placing the First Tile
b. Ending A Game
c. Shuffling the Dominoes
d. Drawing Tiles
8. The word _____ commonly means a "spot" or a "speck", and perhaps that's why a
domino's spots are called?
a. Tiles
b. Speck
c. Spot
d. Pips
9. This is before the game start, the dominoes must be shuffled to make a boneyard.
a. Placing the First Tile
b. Ending A Game
c. Shuffling the Dominoes
d. Drawing Tiles
10. This are rectangular tiles that are twice as long as they are wide.
a. European dominoes
b. Korean dominoes
c. Chinese dominoes
d. Japanes dominoes
 INFORMATION SHEET 1.1.2
Answer Key

MODULE I: DISCUSS THE NATURE/BACKGROUND OF THE RECREATIONAL

Lesson 1 Discuss the nature/background of the Dominoes games

1.A

2. D

3.C

4.B

5. D

6. C

7.A

8. D

9. C

10. A