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• Classification of Recreational Activities: Spectacular Type and Participant Type

        
• 1. Spectacular Type – people spend their time from watching the event and derive enjoyment from it.
• 1. Participant Type – people do not gain enjoyment merely by watching: they do so by joining the activity.
• Types of Recreational Activities:

  1. PHYSICAL

  2. SOCIAL

  3. CULTURAL

  4. INTELLECTUAL

  5. SERVICE ACTIVITIES
• Physical Activity – People exert efforts and bodily functions in performing the action like (minor sports, group games, camping, outdoor, fitness etc.)
•  Social Activity – People involved in general (public, private, and commercial) like attending parties, banquets, picnics, social dancing etc.
•  Cultural Activity – (art appreciation, music appreciation, panels, discussion groups, etc.)

  Art and Crafts activities – (painting, scrapbooking, ceramics, woodworking etc.)

  Dramatic activities – (plays, puppetry, skits etc.)

  Musical activities – (singing, bands, etc.)
• Intellectual Activities – The mind is doing the functions with less body movement like playing computers, chess, scrabble, board games etc.
•  Service Activities – Fun in doing things for others (feeding program, outreach, brigade etc.)
• Benefits of Recreation: Physical Benefits, Psycho-emotional Benefits, Social Benefits, Economic Benefits, and Spiritual Benefits
• 1. PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS – being outdoors prevents a person from having a sedentary life. It allows people to move, whether by walking, running etc.
• PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL BENEFITS – engaging in outdoor recreational activities helps people to rest, relax, de-stress or unwind, and feel revitalized.
• 1. SOCIAL BENEFITS – outdoor activities are ways for families to become closer. They can be a family bonding activity.
• ECONOMIC BENEFITS – people who have a relaxed body and mind tend to be more productive at work. This translates into efficiency at the workplace. “It’s more fun in the Philippines!” as the Department of Tourism slogan goes.
• 1. SPIRITUAL BENEFITS – positive outdoor experiences can stir up spiritual values. Being one with nature brings certain calmness within a person.

   
• The Leave No Trace Seven Principles


  • Plan Ahead and Prepare
  • Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
  • Dispose of Waste Properly
  • Leave what you Find
  • Minimize Campfire Impacts
  • Respect Wildlife
  • Be considerate of Other Visitors
• PHYSICAL FITNESS – is a condition that allows the body to effectively cope with the demands of daily activities and still has the energy to enjoy other active leisure activities.

   
• HEALTH RELATED COMPONENTS OF FITNESS: Cardio-Respiratory Endurance/Aerobic Capacity, MUSCULAR STRENGTH, Muscular Endurance, FLEXIBILITY, BODY COMPOSITION
•  Cardio-Respiratory Endurance/Aerobic Capacity– it is the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen and nutrients to the working muscles efficiently in order to sustain prolonged rhythmic exercises.

       Fitness Test: Rockport Walking Test
•  MUSCULAR STRENGTH – it is the ability of the muscle to generate the greatest force.  Fitness Test: The 1 Minute Push-Up Test
•  Muscular Endurance – it is the ability of the muscle to resist fatigue when performing multiple repetitions of a sub maximal load.

      Fitness Test: The 1 Minute Curl-Up Test
•  FLEXIBILTY – it is the ability to move a joint without pain over its entire range of motion.

      Fitness Test: Modified Sit and Reach
• Body Composition – it refers to the total make-up of the body using the concept of two component models: the lean body mass and the body fat.

  Fitness Test: BMI – Body Mass Index
• SKILL RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS – is a sports skill.
• 1. Agility – the ability to change the position of one’s body quickly and to control one’s body movements.

  Fitness Test:

  Agility Run

  Agility T - Test  
• 1. Balance – the ability to maintain an equilibrium while stationary or moving.

  Fitness Test:

  Stork Balance Stand Test
• 1. Reaction Time – The amount of time to move once you realize the need to act.

  Fitness Test:

  Quick – Stick

  Reaction Time Tester
• 1. Coordination – The ability to use the body parts and senses together to produce smooth and efficient movements.

  Fitness Test:

  Alternative Hand wall Test
• 1. Power – The product of Strength and speed.

  Fitness Test: Standing Long Jump