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• The term RECREATION was first used in the English language in the late 14th century, in the sense of "refreshment or curing of a sick person". It is derived from the Latin “re” which means "again”, and “create” which means “to create”
• Leisure


  Being free from prior commitments to physiologic or social needs which is the prerequisite of recreation
• Leisure time has increased with increased longevity and, for many, with decreased hours spent for physical and economic survival
• Recreation is difficult to separate from the general concept of PLAY, which is usually the term for children's recreational activity. Children may playfully imitate activities that reflect the realities of adult life
• Some meanings of Recreation and Leisure

  • Individual’s perspective
  • Found in a Senior Citizen's Center
  • Workshop for people with cognitive disabilities
  • Treatment center for physical rehabilitation
  • Adventure, risk, and excitement and fulfillment as they seek to meld recreation with technology
• Physical Recreational activities


  • Activities such as playing basketball or volleyball with friends help to keep a person's body in shape and serve to initiate close bonds between and among like-minded individuals
• Play


  Derived from the Anglo-Saxon “plega”, meaning “a game, sport, skirmish, fight or battle”. Related to the Latin "plaga” which means “a blow, stroke, or thrust”
• Views defining Leisure


  • As a symbol of social class
  • As unobligated time
  • As an activity
  • As a state of being marked by freedom
  • As a spiritual expression
• Classification of Recreational activities

  • Indoor Recreational activities
  • Outdoor Recreational activities
• Common Outdoor activities


  • River Rafting
  • Cagayan de Oro River
  • Scuba diving
  • Skiing
  • Snow Surfing
  • Desert Safari
• Thorstein Veblen: 'Leisure as closely related to social class stemmed from the work of Thorstein Veblen, a leading American sociologist of the late 19th century. Veblen showed how, throughout history, ruling classes emerged from those who identified themselves sharply through the possession and use of leisure'
• Common view of leisure: 'Leisure is regarded as unobligated or discretionary time, free from work obligations and personal maintenance'
• Leisure as an activity: 'Leisure may be viewed as an activity which people engage in during their free time, closely linked to the idea of recreation because it involves the way in which free time is used for activity purposes'
• Leisure as a state of being marked by freedom: 'The emphasis is on the perceived freedom of the activity and on the role of leisure involvement in helping the individual achieve personal fulfillment and self-enrichment'
• Leisure as a spiritual expression: 'Leisure is viewed in terms of its contribution to the spiritual aspect - the expression of'
• State of being marked by freedom

  Emphasis on perceived freedom of activity and role of leisure in achieving personal fulfillment and self-enrichment
• Leisure viewed as a spiritual expression


  Contribution to the spiritual aspect, expression of religious values
• Newly founded organizations conduct activities involving the spiritual aspect of being a person
• Personal Benefits of Recreation

  • Physical recreation and fitness contributes to a full and meaningful life
  • Regular physical activity is one of the very best methods of health assurance for individuals
  • Relaxation, rest, and revitalization through leisure are essential to stress management
  • Meaningful leisure activity is an essential source of self-esteem and positive self-image
  • Leisure provides the opportunity to lead balanced lives, achieve full potential, and gain life satisfaction
• Social Benefits of Recreation

  • Community recreation promotes ethnic and cultural harmony
  • Leisure provides leadership opportunities that build strong communities
  • Community recreation reduces alienation, loneliness, and anti-social behaviors
  • Engaging in recreation together builds strong families, the foundation of a stronger society
  • Leisure provides opportunities for community involvement, shared management, and leisure services
• Recreational water activities can have substantial benefits to health and well-being
• Aquatic Recreation


  Leisure using water in any way for fun and enjoyment, usually to refresh the body and mind
• Competitive Water Sports


  • Rowing
  • Synchronized Diving
  • Sailing
  • Synchronized Swimming
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Power Boating
  • Yachting
• Individual Water Sports


  • Swimming
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Wakeboarding
  • Water Skiing
  • Triathlon
• Water skiing


  Individual uses 2 skis or a single ski to skim or glide along the surface of water, pulled along by a powerboat
• Triathlon


  Type of race involving swimming, cycling, and running various distances in immediate succession
• Kite surfing


  Uses a small surfboard or wakeboard pulled by a kite
• Skim boarding


  Board sport where the boarder starts at the beach, wading with the board into the wash of previous waves
• Body boarding


  Surfer rides a body board on a wave towards the shore
• Cliff diving


  Divers jump off cliffs or rocks into fresh or salt water
• Fishing (Angling)


  Lazy, relaxed activity or frenzied and highly competitive sport
• Recreational water sports


  Sports activities performed on or in the water solely for recreational purposes
• Snorkeling


  Swimming on the surface or through water with a diving mask, fins, and a snorkel
• Spearfishing


  Ancient method of fishing using sharpened sticks to catch fish
• Underwater photography


  Performed while scuba diving with a waterproof camera and appropriate light setup
• Water aerobics


  Exercise where aerobics are performed in shallow water
• Free diving


  Training the body for long spells underwater without diving equipment
• Parasailing


  Parachute specially designed to be towed behind a boat
• Scuba diving


  Underwater diving using a scuba set to breathe underwater
• Barefoot skiing


  Water skiing using just feet, where balance plays a crucial role