Free time • Freedom from the demand of work or duty • Time or opportunity for ease and relaxatio
RECREATION
from the Latin word “recreare” which means to be refreshed
These are the activities done during your leisure time
Any activity done for enjoyment when one is not working
Physical Recreation
involves physical exertion of an individual with the primary goal of having fun and enhancing one’s overall well-being
Social Recreation
consists of different activities that people take part in with others. • It is an opportunity for people to get together who have similar interests and enjoy leisurely time doing something they lov
Cultural Recreation
It provides opportunities for sharing the various forms of diversity that comprise a community. • They can take the form of arts or recreational programs, and community events or celebrations.
Intellectual Recreation
These are activities with predominantly cognitive efforts and were not necessarily conducted in a group gathering or requiring social interaction.
ATP-CPSystem
High Intensity
< 10 seconds
100m Sprint
LacticAcidSystem
Medium – High Intensity
30 seconds – 3 minutes
Weight-lifting, circuit training, 400m race
Aerobic System
3+ minutes up to indefinite
Low Intensity
Marathon, swimming, cycling
Values Derived From Recreation
Mental health • Physical Health and Growth • Emotional Stability • Social Fitness • Psychological Awareness
THREE ENERGY SYSTEM
ATP-CP System
Lactic Acid System
Aerobic System
Individual Benefits
Develops PersonalDevelopment and Growth • Physical Health • Self Esteem and Self Reliance • Creativity and Sense of Accomplishment • Creates more Fun • Enhances Pleasure • Reduces Stress • Increases Life Satisfaction • Promotes Psychological Well-being
Environmental Benefits
Reduces Pollution • Promotes Clean Air and Water • Preserves Open Space • Protects the Ecosystem • Increases Community Pride
Community Benefits
Connect Families • Strengthens Social Bonding • Ethnic and Cultural Harmony • Develops Strong Communitie
Economic Benefits
Reduces Healthcare Cost • Reduces Vandalism and Crime • Catalyst for TourisM
Benefits of Recreational Activities
Individual Benefits, Environmental Benefits, Community Benefits, Economic Benefits