Health Optimizing Physical

Education 4

Recreation
Second Semester
Understanding
Recreation
Introduction
Week 1
 Recreation
 is a self-chosen activities that provide a means of
revitalizing and refreshing one’s body and spirit.
 Classification of
Recreation
Passive Recreation – activities done during
leisure but at a sedentary position.
Active Recreation – activities done during
leisure that requires one to expend energy while
performing these activities
 Classification of Recreation Indoor
Recreational
Activities
Leisure Time
Active Recreational
Activities Outdoor
Recreational
Activities
Work/School/
Recreation Home

Passive Recreational
Active
Activities Transportation
 External Factors Affecting
Participation in Recreation
1. Social Factor -
 When peers and family are engage in physical activity,
there are greater chances that an individual will
participate in these activities
 Having a supportive family helps an individual feel
motivated
 Social support can either encourage or discourage an
individual to perform the activity.
 External Factors Affecting
Participation in Recreation
2. Environmental Factor
 Your surrounding dictates how you participate in
recreational activities.
 Benefits of Participation in
Recreational Activities

1. Health promotion and disease prevention 

2. Skill development
3. Awareness raising, reduction of stigma and
social inclusion 
4. International peace and development
5. Empowerment