Lesson 1

• Recreation - universal need of man. Refers to relaxing of mind and body. It is important to engage in an activity that relieves a day to day tension.
• Recreational Activities -held mostly during special occassion. Revitalized all the different aspects of life (physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual)
• 2 KINDS OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

  A.) Indoor Recreational Activities - refers to any activity which are done inside an enclosed structure like te houses and gymnasium.

  B.) Outdoor Recreational Activities - refers to any activity which are done outside the building or structure.
• CLASSIFICATION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY

  1.)Spectator Type - people spend their time watching the event and derive enjoyment from it.

  2.) Participant Type - people do not gain enjoyment merely by watching: they do so by joining the activity.
• PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - people exerts efforts and bodily functions in performing the actions.

  MENTAL ACTIVITY - the mind is doing the functions less body movement.
• TYPE OF RECREATION

  A.) ACTIVE TYPE - people have to function effectively in performing the action.

  B.) PASSIVE TYPE - people have no exercise movement in performing the task or action.
• KIND OF RECREATION

  1.) PUBLIC - involves the general public

  2.) PRIVATE - confined to people working in a private company.
• Examples of Activities

  • Games and sports
  • Dance activities
  • Music activities
  • Nature and outdoor activities
  • Arts and craft
  • Hobby and collecting activities
• VALUES IN LEISURE AND RECREATION

  • Physical Health
  • Psychological health
  • Social well-being
  • Emotional stability
  • Big business