PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES TOWARDS

HEALTH AND FITNESS 2

LECTURE / SECOND SEMESTER
Cavite State University - Imus Campus

Lecture 1: Recreational Activities watching; they do so by joining the activity.

Overview: Active and Passive Type of Recreation

A review of current literature indicates that
people who participate in sports clubs and 1. Active
organized recreational activities enjoy ● People have to function
better mental health, are more alert and effectively in performing the
more resilient against stresses of modern action.
living. Participation in recreational groups
and socially supported physical activity is 2. Passive
shown to reduce stress, anxiety and ● People have no excessive
depression. Violent crime also decreases movement in performing
significantly when participation in the task or action.
community activities increases.

What Is Recreation?
● Anything that is stimulating and Physical, Social, Cultural, Intellectual
rejuvenating for an individual. Type of Recreation
Some people enjoy nature hikes,
others mountain climbing. The idea 1. Physical
behind these activities is to expand ● Minor Sports
the mind and the body in a positive ● Group Games
and healthy way. ● Camping
● It relaxes your mind and body. It ● Outing
relieves your day to day tension,
the universal need of man. 2. Social
● Social Dancing
Values derived from recreation: ● Parties
● Mental Health ● Parlor Games Participation
● Physical and Health growth
● Emotional Stability 3. Cultural
● Social Fitness ● Arts and Crafts
● Psychological Awareness ● Glee Clubs or music
ministries
● Dramatic Guilds or theater
arts
Classification of Recreational Activities ● Dance Troupe
● Writing and Painting
1. Spectator Type
● People spend their time 4. Intellectual
watching the event and ● Song
derive enjoyment from it. ● Poetry
● Jingle
2. Participant Type ● Short Story Writing
● People do not gain ● Puzzle
enjoyment merely by ● Board Games

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES TOWARDS
HEALTH AND FITNESS 2
LECTURE / SECOND SEMESTER
Cavite State University - Imus Campus

Benefits of Recreational Activities

1. Feel Great – Be Happier

2. Build Family Unity
3. Provides Child Care
4. Control Weight, Look better, Build
Strong Bodies
5. Diminish Chance of Diseases –
Live Longer
6. Build Self – Esteem 3. Cooking Utensils/Cook Set
7. Reduce Stress
8. Promotes sensitivity to cultural
diversity
9. Eliminates Loneliness – Conquer
Boredom
10. Increase community pride

Quote:
“Recreation’s purpose is not to kill time,
but to make life, not to keep a person
occupied, but to keep them refreshed; no
to offer an escape from life, but to provide
a discovery of life.” 4. First Aid Kit

Lecture 2: Recreational Activities

Basic Knots Tying

● Half knot
● Square knot
● Sheet bend
● Figure 8 loop

Backpacking Gear and Equipment

5. Repair Kit
1. Tent

2. Stove
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES TOWARDS
HEALTH AND FITNESS 2
LECTURE / SECOND SEMESTER
Cavite State University - Imus Campus

6. Map and Compass Types of Backpacking

● Day pack – usually enough for 1
day climb
● Internal and external backpacks
● Assault packs
● Belt Bags
● Full pack backpacks
● Note: ensure backpack covers

Choosing Backpacks
● Asking other climbers
7. Utility Rope ● Types, price, weight, comfort
● Applicability, durability, functionality
not style
● Capacity, accessibility
● Versatility (compression straps,
external attachments, pockets and
detachables
● Reputation of manufacturer
● What’s fit your body (hip belt,
shoulder/sternum strap, torso
8. Water Containers length)

9. Backpacking

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