Any activity that takes place during your free time, does not follow standard rules, can be done anywhere, and gives enjoyment and self-satisfaction
Recreare
Latin word meaning to be refreshed, to relax or to enjoy
Types of recreation
Active recreation
Passive recreation
Active recreation
Jogging, swimming, hiking, biking, gardening
Passive recreation
Watching television, listening to music, reading books
Active recreational activities can be done indoor or outdoor
Aquatics
Water or aqua provides environments that are beneficial, and a variety of recreational activities can be done in rivers, beaches, swimming pools, etc.
Aquatic recreational activities in the Philippines
Swimming
Surfing
Boating
White Water Rafting
Fishing
Bamboo Rafting
Buoyancy
The upward force of the water on an object
Hydrostatic pressure
The pressure exerted by the water at equilibrium due to the force of gravity
Rate of perceived exertion
A scale used to identify the intensity of your exercise based on how hard you feel (or perceive) your effort to be
Mountaineering
A physical activity where participants try to reach the summit of a mountain
Mountaineering recreational activities
Hiking
Trekking
Camping
Orienteering
Hiking
Involves a long energetic walk in a natural environment on hiking trails or footpaths for a day or overnight
Trekking
Involves a long vigorous hike in wild natural environment for multiple days, can be done off hiking trails
Camping
An enjoyable outdoor activity that allows you to experience simple adventures outside your homes, involves carrying backpacks, hiking and pitching tents
Orienteering
An outdoor activity that requires following a specific sequence of pre-set course with the help of navigating devices like maps and compass to go through an unfamiliar terrain