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OUTDOOR AND ADVENTURE RECREATION/ ACTIVITIES

INTRODUCTION

Outdoor activity/ Outdoor recreation is the most common and usual way of 
having a rest or having fun on a vacation. While other prefer staying indoors with
books, others cannot keep their wild energy inside and keep on trying outdoor 
activities. In this module you will learn the different outdoor activities and benefits in
doing and trying outdoor activities.

OBJECTIVES 

 At the end of the module, the students

students should be a
able
ble to:

a. Ga
Gain
in ununde
ders
rsta
tand
ndin
ingg in na
natu
ture
re anand d ba
back
ckgr
grou
ound
nd of outd outdoooorr and
and adadve
vent
ntur
ure
e
recreation/activities;
b. Defin
Define
e the importa
importance nce of outdo
outdooror and adve
adventure
nture rec
recreati
reation/ac
on/activitie
tivities;
s;
c. Ide
Identi
ntify
fy the dif
differ
ferent
ent char
charact
acteri
eristi
stics
cs and benbenefi
efits
ts of out
outdoo
doorr and adve
adventu
nture
re
recreation/activities;
d. Partic
Participate
ipate in o
outdo
utdooror and adv
adventu
enturere recre
recreation
ation/acti
/activities
vities;; and
e. Enga
Engage
ge in diffe
different
rent out
outdoor
door an
andd adve
adventure
nture re
recreat
creation/a
ion/activit
ctivities.
ies.

DISCUSSION PROPER

OUTDOOR and RECREATION ACTIVITIES

OVERVIEW

Recreatio
Recrea tional
nal act
activi
ivitie
ties
s are he
held
ld dur
during
ing one
one’s
’s lei
leisur
sure.
e. ThTheir
eir obj
object
ective
ive is to
revita
revitalize
lize all the dif
differ
ferent
ent aspaspect
ects
s of life
life,, i.e
i.e.,
., the phy
physic
sical,
al, men
mental
tal,, social
social,, an
and
d
emotional aspects of the individual. Each activity is not a compensation, but skill is
also given importance. All activities are held for self-satisfaction and enjoyment.
Dance is considered one form of recreational activity, as are arts and crafts, social
and ballroom dancing, camping, hiking, field trips, and dance mixers.
Recreation is a means of relaxing the mind and the body. It is important for a
person to engage in an activity that relieves day-to-day tension. Recreation is for 
everybody, for it is a universal need of people.
Recreational activities can be instruments for developing physical health and
outlets for self-expression and creativity. They serve as a means for developing
 

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character
charac ter and pos
possib
sible
le cli
clinic
nical
al ap
appli
plicat
cation
ionss to indivi
individu
duals
als wit
with
h chr
chroni
onicc pai
pain
n and
health impairments. There are many types of recreation that may suit a person’s
taste and lifestyle. He or she may engage in painting, sports, writing, or composing
music. One thing is important: a recreational activity helps a person reduce stress.
This
Th is mo
modu
dule
le fo
focu
cuse
ses s on diff
differ
eren
entt ou
outd
tdoo
oorr an
andd in
indo
door
or ac
acti
tivi
viti
ties
es an
andd th
the
e
importance of recreational activities in the development of an individual in all phases
of life.

NATURE AND BACKGROUND OF OUTDOOR and RECREATION ACTIVITIES

WHAT IS RECREATION?

Recreational activities are

experiences or organized activities
that you do or actively participate
in with others, to have fun and enjoy
life during your free time. This
includes experiences that
require physical activity and
interactions and playing with other
 people. They are not things
things that
you do all by yourself (although you
can attempt to do some by yourself
 but you will miss the
fun of doing it with others).
 

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Recreation is an activity of leisure,

leisure being discretionary time. The
"need to do something
for recreation" is an essential element
of human biology and psychology.
Recreational activities
are often done for enjoyment,
amusement, or pleasure and are
considered to be "fun"
Recreation is the expenditure of time
with an intent to gain some
refreshment. It is a break from
monotony and a diversion from the
daily routine. It is a positive change
from the stereotypical
lifestyle and involves an active
 participation in some entertaining
entertaining
activity. Recreation is anything
 

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that is stimulating and rejuvenating

for an individual. The idea behind
these activities is to
expand the mind and body in a
 positive, healthy way.
Recreational Education is an
assistive tool to enable the individual
to:
1) gain a broader understanding of
where, why, how, and with whom he
can pursue his
recreational interests and experiences
and
2) unlearn non-adaptive and learn
more functional responses, i.e. to
develop different
modes of leisure behavior which will
enable the individual to adapt to the
environment to meet his free time
needs .
 

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Recrea
Recreatio
tion
n is de
deri
rive
ved
d fro
from
m th
the
e La
Lati
tin
n wo
word
rd recreare   wh
whic
ich
h me
mean
ans
s to be
refreshed.

Recreational activities are experiences or organized activities that you do or 

actively participate in with others, to have fun and enjoy life during your free time.
This includes experiences that require physical activity and interactions and playing
with other people. They are not things that you do all by yourself.

Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. The “need

to do som
someth
ething
ing for recre
recreati
ation”
on” is an essessent
ential
ial ele
elemen
mentt of human
human biolo
biology
gy and
psychology. Recreational and are considered to be activities are often done for 
enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be “fun”.

Recreation is the expenditure of time with an intent to gain some refreshment.

It is a break from monotony and a diversion from the daily routine. It is a positive
change from the stereotypical lifestyle and involves an active participation in some
entertaining activity. Recreation is anything that is stimulating and rejuvenating for an
individual. The idea behind these activities is to expand the mind and body in a
positive, healthy way.

Recreational Education is an assistive tool to enable the individual to:

1) Gain a bro
broader
ader un
underst
derstandin
andingg of whe
where,
re, why, h
howow and wit
with
h whom he c can
an
pursue his recreational interests and experiences and
2) Unlea
Unlearnrn non-a
non-adapti
daptive
ve and lear
learn
n more funct
functional
ional res
respons
ponses,
es, i.e. to deve
develop
lop
differ
different
ent mod
modes
es of lei
leisur
sure
e beh
behavi
avior
or wh
which
ich wil
willl ena
enable
ble the ind
indivi
ividua
duall to
adapt to the environment to meet his free time needs.

WHAT IS OUTDOOR RECREATION?

Outdoor recreation is organized activities done during one’s free time for 
his/her own personal reasons, where an interaction between man and an element of 
nature is present.
CHARACTERISTICS OF RECREATION

1. IT OCC CCURURSS IN AN UN UNOBOBL LIG

IGATATE ED TIME
TIME.. Recrea
Recreationa
tionall activities
activities are
done during leisure.
2. IT H
HASAS N NOO SI
SIMP
MPLELE F FOR
ORM.
M.   It includes a variety of forms and may be
found in various leisure.
3. IT IN
INVOVOL LVE
VESS AC
ACT TIV
IVIT
ITY.
Y.   Ind
Indivi
ividua
dualsls act
activel
ivelyy par
partic
ticipa
ipate
te in difdiffere
ferent
nt
activities.
4. IT IS DE DETE
TERM
RMININEED BY MO MOT TIV
IVAT
ATIOIONN . The
The kikind
nds
s of recrrecrea
eati
tion
on an
individual engages in are determined by his or her interest.
5. IT INVO
INVOLV LVES
ES VO
VOLULUNT
NTARARY Y PAPART RTICICIP
IPAT
ATIOION.
N. Ind
Indivi
ividua
duall engagi
engagingng in
recreation have the freedom to choose the activities which they wish to
take part in.
6. IT IS UN
UNIVE
IVERSA
RSALLY
LLY SSOUG
OUGHT HT ANAND D PRA
PRACTICTICED
CED.. People from all walks
of life
life,, yo
youn
ung,
g, old
old po
poor
or anand
d rich
rich,, ge
gene
nera
rall
lly
y en
enga
gage
ge in recr
recrea
eati
tion
onal
al
activities.
7. IT HA
HAS S BY-PRO ROD
DUCTS. Perso
Personal
nal devel
developmen
opment,
t, intelle
intellectual,
ctual, phys
physical,
ical,
soci
social
al grow
growth
th,, an
and
d be
bett
tter
er he
heal
alth
th are
are th
the
e rewa
reward
rds
s of recr
recrea
eati
tion
on,,
 

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undesirable forms of recreation may contribute to the deterioration, and

even to the disintegration, of one’s personality.
8. IT GIVIVES
ES SA SATITISF
SFAC
ACTI
TION
ON..   Th
The
e ma
main
in obje
object
ctiv
ives
es of recr
recrea
eati
tion
on are
are
enjoyment and satisfaction. If these objectives are achieved, there will be
a feeling of fulfillment within us.

DIFFERENT TIMES IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

1. Ex
Exis
istten
encce Ti
Tim
me  - is th
the
e ti
time
me sp
spen
entt fo
forr bi
biol
olog
ogic
ical
al ne
need
eds
s li
like
ke ha
havi
ving
ng me
meal
al,,
sleeping and other personal care.
2. Su
Subs
bsisiste
tenc
nce
e Ti
Time
me -
 - refers to the hours spent for economic purposes such as
going to work, chores, and for students the hours spent in school and school
work.
3. Free Time - refers to the remaining time.

TYPES OF RECREATION
PASSIV
PASS IVE
E RE
RECR CREA
EATITION
ON – ref refers
ers to rec
recre
reati
ation
onal
al ac
activ
tiviti
ities
es th
that
at do no
nott re
requ
quire
ire
prepared facilities like sports fields or pavilions.
ACTIVE RECREATION – refers to a structures individual or team activity that requires
the use of special facilities, courses, fields or equipment.
BENEFITS OF ACTIVE RECREATION
 Reduced the risks of heart disease and stroke
 Reduced risk of developing high blood pressure
 Prevention of some cancer 
 Reduced risk of becoming overweight
 Reduced risk of developing diabetes
 Better bone and muscle development
 Improved muscle flexibility, strength and endurance
 Improved quality of sleep
Reasons People Engage in Outdoor Recreational Activity


Some do it for personal satisfaction and enjoyment. Perhaps, it is a time away
from the day-to-day routine.
 Others do it to be in touch with nature, which they rarely have the chance to do,
especially for those who reside in highly urbanized areas.
 Many do it for personal pursuit such as photography, collecting sea shells,
reach
rea ching
ing th
the
e to
top
p of MtMt.. Ap
Apo,
o, co
conq
nque
ueri
ring
ng th
the
e rap
rapid
ids
s of Ca
Caga
gaya
yan
n Riv
River,
er, or 
attaining a certain fitness level.
 Some individuals or groups do it as part of outdoor or environmental education,
such as bird watching, plant naming, etc.

Whatever reason there may be, people engage in outdoor recreation for their own
sake and pleasure, voluntarily , and of their own choice.
 pleasure

What are the different outdoor recreational activities?

 

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The Philippines is rich in natural resources. Having 7,641 islands there

are many outdoor activities that can be done. Below are some of the activities
that we can do.
La n d W a t er Air  
M o u n t a i n e e ri n g S w i mm i n g P a r a s ai l i n g
Tr e k k i n g / Hi k i n g S n o r k el i ng S ky d i vi n g
C a mp i n g D i vi n g P a ra g l i d i n g
B a c kp a c ki n g Su r f i n g
P i c ni c Ca n o ei n g
Bi r d - wa t c h i ng K ay a ki ng
Mo u n t a i n B i k i n g W hi t e w a t e r R af t i n g
O r i en t e e r i ng Sail ing
C an y on e e r i n g F i s hi n g
R o c k Cl i mb i n g B a mb o o R a f t i n g

BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

1. Ph
Phys
ysic
ical
al H
Hea
ealt
lth
h
 It helps people to move.
  Being outdoors prevent a person from having a sedentary life.
  It allows people to move, like walking, running, swimming, biking,
paddling, etc.
With
Wit h th
thee su
surg
rge
e of elec
electro
troni
nic
c ga
gadg
dget
ets,
s, mo
more
re an
and
d mo
more
re pe
peop
ople
le
(children and adults alike) are unconsciously getting stuck with a
sedentary life, contented with playing with their computer games,
tablets, or cellphones, or watching television for hours.

Physical
Physical act
activit
ivities
ies don
done
e in out
outdoo
doorr act
activit
ivities
ies// rec
recreat
reation
ion hav
have
e pos
positiv
itive
e
impact on the health of the person. Many people have documented the
benefits of staying active include reduced obesity, reduced risk disease,
enhance immune system, and increased life expectancy.

2. Psy
Psycho
cho-Em
-Emotio
otional
nal Ben
Benefi
efits
ts
 Engaging
Engagi ng in out
outdoo
doorr rec
recrea
reatio
tional
nal act
activit
ivities
ies hel
helps
ps peo
people
ple to res
rest,
t,
relax, de-stress or unwind, and feel revitalized.
  Accordi
 Acco rding
ng to the res
resear
earch
ch of Kat
Katcher
cher & BaeBaeck,
ck, 1987 and Sti
Stilgoe
lgoe,,
2001, that too much artificial stimulation and time spent in purely
human environments can cause exhaustion and loss of vitality and
health.
 Research has found out that exposure to nature reduces blood
pressure, heart rate, muscle tension and the production of stress
hormones.
 Being outdoor improves self-esteem, confidence and creativity

Outdoor activities contributes to one’s personal and spiritual growth. It

allows an individual to discover his/her inner spirit and sense of self,
creating new behaviors and identity.
 

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3. So
Soci
cial
al B
Ben
enef
efit
its
s
 Outdoor activities are ways for families to become closer.
 Spending time outdoors allows people to meet and interact with
others who share the same passion for outdoor recreation.
 Outdoor recreation promotes stewardship.

People feelings and connection with nature are greatest motivation for 
them to care for the natural environment and advocate for its prevention.

4. Ec
Econ
onom
omicic Be
Bene
nefit
fits
s
 Generating Revenue
 Lowering Healthcare Costs
 Reducing Unemployment and Boosting Productivity
 Increasing Tourism
 Enhancing Property Value and Attracting New Businesses
 It brings day and overnight visitors to an area and communities reap
the ececono
onomic
mic ben
benefi
efits
ts when
when vis
visito
itors
rs buy me
meals
als an
andd sna
snacks
cks,, sta
stay
y
overnight in hotels, buy specialized equipment, lease land, and pay for 
travel costs.

Outdoor recreation/ activities attracts new business ideas and facilities to a

region which boots sales rate and increases taxable revenue. Similarly, they
provide
provide heal
health
th bene
benefits
fits that incre
increase
ase produ
productivit
ctivity
y and reduc
reduce
e gove
governmen
rnmentt
costs.

IMPORTANCE OF RECREATION

1. PH
PHY YSI
SICA
CAL L HE
HEA ALT
LTH.H.  A large part of recreation is physical in nature, like
some
som e for
formsms of gamgames,
es, sport
sports,s, an
andd da
dance
nces s tha
thatt are essen
essentiatiall to phy
physic
sical
al
fitness.
2. PS
PSYC YCHOHOLO LOGI
GICACALL HEA
HEALT LTH.
H. Leisure and recreation can relax and recharge
the overworked individual. Frustration is a result of mental stress. Satisfying
and
an d woworthrthwh
while
ile ac
acti
tivi
viti
ties
es th
that
at rela
relax
x a ti tire
red d mi
mind
nd duduri
ring
ng spspar
aree titime
me ca cann
overcome
overc ome frustration
frustration.. Recre
Recreation
ation also offers opportuopportunitie
nitiess to deve
developlop and
enhance skills, as well as creativity.
3. SOCIAL WELL-B -BEEING. Re Recrcrea
eati
tion
on cacan n be a so sour
urce
ce of ha happppin
ines
esss anandd
sati
sa tisf
sfac
actition
on.. A ha happ
ppyy pe pers
rson
on cacann eaeasisily
ly ad
adju
just
st to hi his
s or he herr pe peer
ers,
s,
subord
sub ordina
inates
tes,, and sup
superieriors
ors.. As a soc
socialial for
force,
ce, rec
recrea
reatio
tionn is a meameans ns of 
establishing unity among individuals. It develops a well-rounded personality. It
also helps restrain or control delinquency, lessens (if not totally eliminates) the
problems of community disorganization, and offers varied opportunities for 
better social relations.
4. EM
EMOT OTIOIONANAL L STA
STABIBILI
LITY
TY.. People who balance work and recreation find their 
life fulfilling and their existence meaningful.
5. OC
OCCU CUPAPATI TION
ONALAL..  Rec
Recreareatio
tiona
nall act
activi
ivitie
tiess ususual
ually
ly tra
transl
nslate
ate int
intoo momonetnetary
ary
benefits for people engaged in business. Amusement parks, internet cafes,
gyms
gy ms,, an andd arca
arcade
dess are
are sosomeme exexam
ampl ples
es of bu busi
sine
ness
sses
es ththat
at prprof
ofit
it from
from
recreational activities.

SCOPE OF RECREATION
 

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 An individual may voluntarily participate in many recreational activities, either as

a spectator or an active participant. The scope of recreation is wide enough to cover 
the many activities which an individual may freely choose from. These activities may
be performed either indoors or outdoors. Below are some of the activities:

1. Ga
Game
messaand
nd Sp
Spor orts
ts
a. Play
Playin
ing
gbbas
askeketbtbal
alll
b. Play
Playin
ing
gvvol
olle
leyb
ybalalll
c. Play
laying
ing c
che
hess ss
d. Play
Playin
ing
g ba
badm
dmin into
tonn
e. Play
Playin
ing
g sc
scra
rabbbblele
f. Play
laying
ing dom
omin inoe
oes s
g. Pla
Playin
ying
g ca
card
rd g game
ames s lilike
ke ““Uno
Uno””
h. Play
Playin
ing
g billi
billiar
ards
ds

2. Mu
Musi
sic
c Ac
Actitivi
viti
ties
es
a. Liste
Listening
ning ttoo mus
music ic thro
through
ugh th
the
e radio
radio/cas
/cassette
sette/VCDs
/VCDs
b. Ka
Kararaok
okee si
sing
ngin
ing
g
c. Vide
Videokoke e sing
singin
ing
g
d. Pla
Playin
yinggmmusiusica
call in
instr
strume
uments
nts

3. Tec
Techno
hnolog
logy
y ba
based
sed act
activi
ivitie
ties
s
a. In
Inte
tern
rnet
et s
sur
urfi
fing
ng
b. In
Inte
tern
rnet
et ch
chatattin
ting
g
c. Texting
d. Play
Playin
ing
ga att th
thee ar
arca
cade
de
e. Co
Comp
mpututer
er gagamemes s

4. Fitn
Fitnes
esss Ac
Activ
tivit
itie
ies
s
a. Fi
Fitn
tnes
ess
swwal
alki
king
ng
b. Jogging
c. Biking

5. Art
Arts
saand
nd Cra
Crafts
fts Act
Activit
ivities
ies
a. Drawing
b. Cr
Cros
oss-
s-st
stit
itch
chin
ing
g
c. Cooking

6. Nat
Nature
ure and out
outdoo
doorr ac
activ
tivitie
ities
s
a. Camping
b. Go
Goin
ing
g to pa
park
rks
s
c. Na
Natu
ture
re tr
trip
ippi
ping
ng
d. Hiking
e. Swimming
f. Mo
Moun
unta
tain
in clim
climb
bing
ing

7. Sp
Spec
ecia
iall E
Eve
vent
nts
s
a. Att
Attend
ending
ing so
socia
ciall ev
event
ents
s
b. Go
Goining
g to disc
discos
os// cl
club
ubss
 

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c. Atte
Attend
ndin
ing
g pa
part
rtie
ies
s
d. Dining o
ou
ut

8. Menta
Mental,
l, L
Lingui
inguistic,
stic, and Litera
Literary
ry A
Activit
ctivities
ies
a. Re
Read
adiningg po
pock
cket
etbo
book
okss
b. Re
Read
adiningg ma
magagazi
zine
ness
c. Re
Read
adiningg ne
news
wspa
pape
pers
rs
d. Re
Read
adiningg bo
book
oks
s
e. Re
Read
adiningg co
comi
mics
cs// ma
mang
ngaa

9. Comme
Commercial
rcial and Home Entert
Entertainm
ainment
ent A
Activit
ctivities
ies
a. Wat
Watchi
ching
ng mmov
ovies
ies at mo
movie
vie hou
house
ses
s
b. Watch
Watching
ing mo
movies
vies at ho
home
me th
through
rough VCDs and D DVDs
VDs
c. Wa
Watc
tchi
hing
ng te
tele
levi
visi
sion
on

10.Cultural Activities
a. Wa
Watctchi
hing
ng frfree
ee cu
cult
ltur
ural
al sh
show
ows s (C
(CCP
CP,, Pa
Paco
co Pa
Park
rk,, Pu
Puer
erto
to Re
Realal,, Fo
Fort
rt
Santiago)
b. Watch
Watching
ing tour
tourism
ism acti
activities
vities (I
(It’s
t’s more Fu
Funn in the Phili
Philippine
ppines
s Activit
Activities
ies and
presentations, Intramuros, etc.)

11.Miscellaneous Hobbies
a. Spe
Spendnding
ing ttime
ime a att one
one’s ’s h
hang
angout
out ((tambayan
tambayan))
b. Wi
Wind
ndowow s sho
hopp ppiningg
c. St
Stro
roll
llin
inggaatt tthe
he ma
mall ll
d. Play
Playin
ingg wi
with
th p pet
ets s
e. Ha
Hang
nginingg ou
outt wiwith
th frfrie
iendndss
f. Ch
Chat
atti
ting
ng with
with fr frie
iendnds s
g. Cha
Chattin
ttingg wit
with h fri
friend
ends s ov
overer th
the
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AGENCIES FOR RECREATION

There are different agencies which can provide variety of recreation facilities,
activities, and programs that meet people’s recreational needs. Agencies providing
recreation may be grouped into the following:

1. PUB
PUBLILIC
C OR GOVEGOVER RNMENT AGENAGENC CIES
IES – crecreate
ated
d and admin
administ
istere
ered
d by the
national/ local government for public use. Example are local senior citizens’ center 
which offer ballroom dancing lessons.
2. VOLUNTARY AGENCIE IES
S – sup
suppor
ported
ted prima
primaril
rily
y by priva
private
te funds
funds which
which render 
render 
commun
com munity
ity servic
services
es;; they
they are nonon-e
n-excl
xclusi
usive
ve groups
groups which
which ex exten
tend
d recrea
recreatio
tional
nal
opportunities
opportunitie s even to non-members.
non-members.
Example: YMCA
YMCA
Catholic Youth Organizations
Boy’s Club
Girls Scout and Boy Scout
3. PRIVATE AGENCIES – thes these
e comprise
comprise the innumer
innumerable
able clubs
clubs and associat
associations
ions
organized primarily
primarily for the benefit of their members and in which membership is on a
selective
a. Busi
Businebasis.
ness
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and IInd
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b. Hospital
c. Church
d. Spor
Sportsts Orga
Organi
niza
zati
tion
on
4. COMME
OMMER RCIAIALL AGEN
GENCIES IES – these include
include many business
business organiza
organization
tions
s which
which
cater to the public demand for leisure and for the t he agencies’ own profit.
a. Radio,
Radio, record
records,
s, televis
television
ion,, and music
musical
al instrum
instruments
ents
b. Theate
Theaters rs and movie
movie hohouse
uses s
c. Amusemen
Amusementt centers
centers like carnival
carnivalss and
and fun centers
centers

 
SELF ASSESSMENT QUESTIONAIR
QUESTIONAIRE
E

ACTIVITY 1

MY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY

Date: ____________________ 
Day:_____________________ 
 

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The recreational activity diary is intended to give you a clear picture of your recreational
activities in a week. You are requested to log in your recreational activities for a total of 7
days. You will write your recreational activities in the diary, explain how you engage in those
activities and indicate the amount of time you actually devote to each activity. You are
encourage to design your own activity form. You will submit your recreational activity form to
your PE Instructor after you have completed a week entry in the form.

ACTIVITY 2

Write TRUE
TRUE if
 if the statement is correct and FALSE
FALSE if  if the statement
st atement is incorrect.
 __________1.
 _______ ___1. Recreation has been simply defined as socially desirable desirable activity carried on
voluntary free time purposes of fun and pleasure.
 __________2.
 _______ ___2. Passive recreation
recreation refers to activities
activities that do no nott require prepa
prepared
red facilities.
facilities.
 __________3.
 _______ ___3. Swimming
Swimming is an example of passive recreational
recreational activi
activities.
ties.
 __________4.
 _______ ___4. Active recreation are those activities that requires the use of special facilities,
courses, fields, equipment.
 __________5. Reading
 __________5. Reading is an example of of active recreational
recreational activities.
activities.
 __________6.
 _______ ___6. Playing Basketball
Basketball is an example
example of active recreational
recreational activity.
activity.
 __________7.
 _______ ___7. Warm –up exercise is stretching the muscles of the body to avoid muscle
injury. __________8.
__________8. Cool down is accomplished
accomplished before the start of the activity.
 __________9.
 _______ ___9. Social development
development is one of the benefits of participation
participation in sports and active
recreation.
 __________10.Recrea
 _______ ___10.Recreation
tion refers to the activity
activity done durin
during
g your leisure time.
time.

ANSWER TO SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONAIRE

ACTIVITY 1
 

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Your recreation activity diary will be assed following the rubrics below.
Levels of Performance
Performance
Criteria Weight Score
4 3 2 1
  Engagement in There are more
There are more There are more There are more
various Recreational than 1-2
than 10 different than 9 different than 5 different
 Activities listed in the different 50%
recreational recreational recreational
Recreational Activity recreational
Form activities listed. activities listed. activities listed. activities listed.
The format The format
The format The format
given is easy to given is not
2 Format and design of  given is easy to given is easy to
understand and easy to
Recreational Activity understand and understand and 30%
shows understand and
form shows shows good
satisfactory shows needs
outstanding presentation
presentation improvement

Submitted on
3 Submission of Submitted one Submitted 2 Submitted 3 or
time
Recreational Activity day after the days after the more days after 20%
(immediately
Form given deadline given deadline the deadline.
after 7 days)

TOTAL 00%

ACTIVITY 2

1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

SUMMARY
  Recreation is engaging in activities at our most convenient time to refresh our 
body and mind.
 Outdoor recreation is organized activities done during one’s free time for 
his/he
his/herr own pe
pers
rson
onal
al rea
reaso
sons
ns,, wh
wher
ere
e an in
inte
terac
ractio
tion
n betwe
between
en ma
man n an
and
d an
element of nature is present.
 

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Recreation has eight important characteristics: (1) It involves activity. (2) It

has no single form. (3) It is determined by motivation. (4) It occurs in an
unobligated time. (5) It is voluntarily participated in. (6) It is universally sought
and practiced. (7) It has by-products. (8) It gives satisfaction.
  Recreation has five important functions: physical health, psychological health,
social well-being, emotional stability, and occupational.
  Recreational activities can be performed indoors or outdoors.

REFERENCES

 Darilag, Agripino et.al. Enjoy Life with PE and Health

 https://www.bbntimes.com/globa
https://www.bbn times.com/global-economy/the
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