MODULE 01

LEISURE AND RECREATION

AN INTRODUCTION
P.E. 4 – RECREATIONAL GAMES
2ND SEMESTER S/Y 2020-2021

RONIE P. BREIS
INSTRUCTOR
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MODULE 1
UNIT 1 – LEISURE AND RECREATION
AN INTRODUCTION
Overview:
A review of current literature indicates that people who participate in sports club
and organized recreational activities enjoy better mental health, are more alert, and more
resilient against stresses of modern living. Participation in recreational groups and socially
supported physical activity is show to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Violent crime
also decreases significantly when participation in community activities increases.

Objectives:
 Demonstrate proper court etiquette and good sportsmanship.
 Identify opportunities for participation in team recreation games in the community.
 Demonstrate an understanding of health-related fitness components:
cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility,
body composition, and stress management.
 Assess each team recreation game in terms of fitness value.
 Identify and apply injury prevention principles related to team recreation games.

PRE-TEST!
Answers the following questions:

1. What are all the examples of recreational/leisure activities?

A. Parade B. Mowing the lawn C. Bonfire D. Water polo
2. Recreational/leisure activities can be bad.
A. True B. False
3. Why do we have Recreational/leisure activities?
A. Because they help your community B. Because they are strictly for raising
money
C. Because they are just for fun D. They are pointless
4. Pro sport is an example of a recreational/leisure activity.
A. True B. False
5. A place where people in the community show off their work is called an _______
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I. INTRODUCTION
Recreation is for the rich as well as for the poor. It is for the young, the adults and for
senior citizens. It is also for normal people and for the ill and the handicapped. Recreation is
a universal need of man.
Man, since the dawn of history, has had some forms of recreation. His main concern
through was to survive after providing himself food, clothes, shelter and recreation from his
enemies he engaged himself somehow in some forms of relaxation activities.
Recreational activities/games became instrument for developing physical health. An
outlet for self-expression and creativity, a force for developing characters, possible
preventive and cure for social life. It also occupy the individual’s free time. Music, dances,
games and sports drama. Outdoor education and camping plus all sorts of arts and craft
activities like painting, ceramics, and leather craft, flower arrangement and flower making,
garden hobbies that gives human being pleasure and satisfaction to balance his busy and
pressured life.
The growth of recreation is the result of a number of developments – shorter
working hours which leave man more unobligated time, time advance of science and
medicine that makes man live longer. More widespread education which changes man’s
attitude toward life, all sorts of inventions like modern transportation facilities, television
networks, motion pictures and a great upsurge of fun machines that enable man to
experience a variety of leisure.
Recreation will continue to help shape his role as he adjusts to his complex
environment.

II. LEISURE AND RECREATION

The word leisure comes from the Latin word “LICERE” meaning “to be permitted”.
It
Means the time left after the practical necessities of life have been attended to. Eating,
sleeping and bodily care are essentials for existence, working is a must for subsistence. The
hours that are left after all these basic needs of men have been unaccomplished are referred
to as leisure.
The definition may vary but the emphasis is on the time element. Leisure is referred
to as unobligated time, free or spare time or unoccupied time when one is free to do what he
chooses.
Recreation includes any activity that is participated in voluntarily during leisure and
gives immediate satisfaction. It includes a variety of activities such as games, sports, music,
dances, art forms, hobbies and certain amusements.

Recreation may be classified as:

1. Spectator or participant type.
2. Active or passive.
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3. Physical or mental.
4. Public, private or commercial.
III. CHARACTERISTICS OF RECREATION
The line or determination between recreational and non-recreational activities is not
rigid. Some forms of recreation can be combined with work, making them more enjoyable
and activities that are generally thought of as recreation may be fore some and even
drudgery to some people. Meyers and Brightbill (1970) gives the following characteristics of
recreation:

1. Recreation involves an activity

This is action as distinguished from rest and there is an exertion of power and forces
not always visible externally.
2. Recreation has no single form
Recreational activities include a variety of leisure pursuits and may be found in
various settings. Its flexibility gives depths to recreation.
3. Recreation is determined by motivation
Why is one activity attractive to a person where another activity has greater appeal
to someone else? The interest, motives and values of an individual determine the kind and
recreation he engages in.
4. Recreation occurs in unobligated time
Eating, sleeping, bodily care and work are activities done for existence and
subsistence. Recreation pursuits are done during leisure. Participation in amusement
activities when the individual is supposed to work or attend classes will never give
satisfaction to the individual. His conscience will bother him.
5. Recreation is voluntarily participated
The individual has a complete freedom to choose the activity or activities he wishes
to participate in or watch.
6. Recreation is universally sought and practiced
“All work and no play will make juan a dull boy.” the saying goes without recreation
life becomes unbearable and it is never satisfying and balanced. Recreation is an open road
to opportunities for self-discovery, self-expression and creativity.
7. Recreation has by-products
Rewards in terms of personal development, intellectual, physical, and social growth,
better health, and improved citizenship and derived from involvement in worth-while
recreational activities, undesirable forms may contribute to degeneration of personality and
disintegration.
8. Recreation gives direct satisfaction
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The main objective of recreation is enjoyment. Activities which are pleasant give joy
and direct satisfaction. Wholesome and pleasant activities are determined by the
individuals, interest, abilities and sense of values.

IV. VALUES DERIVED FROM RECREATION

1. Mental health 2. Physical and Health growth 3. Emotional stability

4.

Social fitness 5. Psychological awareness

V. TYPES OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

1. PHYSICAL
a. minor sports
b. group games
c. camping
d. outing

2. SOCIAL
a. social dancing
b. parties
c. parlor games participation

3. CULTURAL
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a. arts and crafts

b. glee club or music ministries
c. dramatic guilds or theatre arts
d. dance troupes
e. writing and painting

4. INTELLECTUAL
a. song

b. poetry

c. jingle

d. short story writing

e. puzzle

f. board games

SUMMARY
Physical Education in schools involves the study of theory regarding health and
fitness. Physical participation in a range of sports is also conducted as part of a physical
education curriculum. Team sports played and taught include basketball, volleyball, football
and soccer. Individual sports commonly taught are tennis and a range of track and field
activities. Fun recreational games can be a way to vary your physical education curriculum
and teach motor skills.

REFERENCES
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 https://www.dsr.wa.goc.au/sopport-and-advice/reserach-and-policies/organised-
recreational-activity-and-mental-health.
 http://www.ingilizcesinavlar.com/?p=3181.
 http://recreation1.townofmanchester.org/index.cfm/benefits-of-recreation/

POST TEST - EVALUATION!

Answer the following questions:

1. Identify and describe two different groups of people who may use leisure facilities?
2. Give reasons why older people are less likely to take part in sport than teenagers.

 USE SEPARATE ANSWER SHEET FOR YOUR ANSWERS!

ANSWER SHEET 1
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STUDENT’S NAME: ___________________________________________ DATE: ____________

COURSE/YEAR: _________________ INSTRUCTOR: __________________________________

A. EXPLAIN THE FOLLOWING:

1. Describe two ways that a school can help participation in sports.

2. Give two features of leisure time.
3. Describe some of the benefits of being part of a school sports team.

B. ANSWER AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER!

1. Activities done during free time is called Recreation. What is the primary reason why one
engages in recreational activity?
a. Enjoyment b. Fitness c. Fun d. Fundamentals
2. In a badminton and volleyball games, a team can win a point if?
a. He wins rally b. He plays honestly
c. He enjoys smashing shuttles d. He commits a violation
3. What physical component is needed for a badminton player to quickly return the shuttle?
a. Agility b. Endurance c. Speed d. Strength
4. Why did William Morgan invented volleyball?
a. To make his client busy.
b. To make his clients physically fit.
c. To make fun out of nothing.
d. To create an indoor recreational activity during the winter season.
5. Activities such as hiking, orienteering, swimming, and camping are under the category of
a. Recreation activities b. Outdoor recreation activities
c. Indoor recreation activities d. Active recreation activities
6. Navigating an unfamiliar place requires a skill in?
a. Camping b. Hiking c. Mountaineering d. Orienteering
7. In hiking, what fitness component is required of you?
a. Agility b. Endurance c. Speed d. Strength
8. Active recreation participation is everyone's responsibility, which of the following is the
best reason for this?
a. Have fun, enjoyment, and satisfaction. b. Keep a physically fit body
c. Maintain weight d. To have a healthy lifestyle
9. In an outdoor adventure, which of the following is not a natural trail sign?
a. grass b. rocks c. twigs d. yarn
10. How can you maintain a healthy weight range?
a. Balance the amount of food you eat with enough physical activity.
b. Believe in the power of your genes.
c. Consult a doctor for a possibility of liposuction.
d. Follow with the latest diet fad

 USE SEPARATE ANSWER SHEET FOR YOUR ANSWERS!