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Module 2 Pe4
Module 2 Pe4
Module 2 Pe4
Definition of terms:
• Recreational Games Activity are games played during leisure time, which have positive in
mental, social, educational and moral values
• Games - are activities in which minimum of two people are engaged in for the purpose of
determining superiority. This is a free activity connected with no material interest and no
profit can be gained from it.
• Contest - a simple comparison or ability along special lines requiring an opponent. There is
prize to be given after the competition
GROUP 2
BENEFITS OF RECREATION
• A healthy environment,
• Abundant economies,
• Closer family ties, and
• Physically, mentally and emotionally fit individuals
• Positive outlook in life
Recreation
• It is voluntarily done.
• Occurs during free time.
• Provides enjoyment and fun.
• It is broad in concept.
• May or may not have a result.
• Contributes to physical, mental, social, moral, spiritual andemotional aspects.
Games
There is a constant and deliberate interference with his plans and plays
Full of unexpected situations
Filled with opportunities and emergencies for choice
Contest
There is no interference with the contestants with his plans on the part of theopponent
There is no strategy and deception
No-filled with opportunities and emergencies for choice
It provides opportunities to develop skills in and a fondness for recreationalactivities that will
contribute to finer and better living.
It gives man the opportunity to belong to and to be accepted by the group.
It provides opportunities to participate developing
a. Self-direction
b. Self-control
c. Leadership
d. Followership
e Cooperation
f. Unselfishness
g. Sportsmanship
RECREATION brings refreshment to body, mind, or spirit to individuals who choose be involved.
Therefore, recreation has great value in and of itself. However, there are several secondary values
available to those who decide to becomeparticipants
Basic learning's that take place as a result of an individual's participation in recreation games/activity:
Primary learning’s, this is the area where skills may be developed (shooting the
basketball, performing as an actor, etc.);
Associate learning’s: this is the area where knowledge may be developed (learning the rules of
the game, learning about historical character in a drama etc. ); and
marginal learning’s: this is the area where attitudes may be developer(understanding team play
and sportsmanship, understanding that the director of the drama is the leader and the one in
charge, etc.) (While all of these are important, marginal learnings may be found to be the mos
important. And, all of these leamings will go way beyond a specific recreatic activity on one
particular occasion. They will CARRY OVER to all areas of life f an entire lifetime.)
1. Sense Perception
a. Slight is improved
b. Reacts much faster than one who doesn't play
c. The clumsy, awkward body becomes agile and expert showing thereby a
neuromuscular development.
2. Social Training
a The timid shrinking child learns to take his turn with others.
b. The bold, selfish child learns that he may not monopolize opportunities
C. The experiences child gains self-respect and the respect of others through
some particular skills that makes him a desired partner or a respected
opponent.
d. He learns to take defeat without discouragement and win without undue
elation
e. The dominant powers of social cooperation are developed
3. Will Training
a The volitional aspect of the will and its power to endurance are plainly
seen to grow in
1. Power of initiative
2. Courage to give dares
3. Determination to capture an opponent and to make goal to win a
game.
b. Inhibition that power for self-restraint and self-control, which is the
highestaspect of the will and latest to develop
C. To have more knowledge of right and wrong
Classification of Games
1. Keep the play area free of stones, broken bottles and other dangerous obstacles 2. Do not use
stones or sticks for bases in games or to mark running area,
3. Have rules thoroughly understood by participants.
4. Inspect equipment regularly.
5. Teach the participants the proper way to tag so that they do not hurt each other
or tear their clothing.
6. Good organization will aid safety