OVERVIEW

Hello learner! I welcome you to our new lesson: Recreation. Since we are now in the middle
of the pandemic and we are not allowed to play outside, you may find it enjoyable and
entertaining to read about recreational activities and learn about its benefits. Did you know
that participating in the recreational activities will not only give you physical benefits but a lot
more than you can imagine?

In this unit, you will be able to learn more about the wide and interesting area of recreational
activities. It might surprise you that the usual things you do in everyday is considered a
recreational activity. Are you ready to explore? Let’s go!

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module, you are able to;

1. Discuss the concept of recreation

2. Identify the different kinds of recreational activities
3. Establish a mindset about how beneficial recreation is in your life.

LET US EXPLORE
Activity 2.1 Pre-Assesment

Hello again! In order to determine your prior knowledge about this lesson, proceed on
answering the questions below. Write the letter of the correct answer.

_____1. What helps to create a balance between academic pressures with physical and
mental well-being?

A. Recreation C. Leisure

B. Recreational Activities D. Entertainment

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_____2. What is the difference between active activity and passive activity?

A. Passive activity involves using a lot of energy and makes you move around a lot
and makes you active while Active activity is more of a leisure or relaxation activity as
you are calmer and you don't have to move as much.

B. Active activity involves using a lot of synergy and makes you move around a lot
and makes you active while passive activity is more of a leisure or relaxation activity
as you are calmer and you don't have to move as much.

C. Active activity involves using a lot of energy and makes you move around a lot and
makes you active while passive activity is more of a leisure or relaxation activity as
you are calmer and you don't have to move as much.

D. Active activity involves using a lot of energy and makes you move around a lot and
makes you active while possibility activity is more of a leisure or relaxation activity as
you are calmer and you don't have to move as much.

_____3. Which of the following are the benefits of the recreational activity to an individual?

A. It combats diabetes

B. It combats osteoporosis

C. It significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke

D. All of the above.

_____4. How does recreational activity improve quality of life?

A. Recreational activities help create a balance between academic pressures with

physical and mental well-being.

B. You use your workouts as a time to reflect. These are precious moments you
spend with yourself and your inner world.

C. Encourage social interaction and improve concentration in learning.

D. It provides a channel for releasing tension and anxiety thus facilitating emotional
stability and resilience.

_____5. Which does not belong to the characteristics of recreational activity?

A. Recreation occurs during leisure time.

B. Recreation is as different as people are different; it is extremely wide and varied.

C. Recreation is a sort of action as distinguished from the rest.

D. Recreation must be involuntary; it cannot be ordered, imposed, or forced.

_____6. Which of the following is the safety measure of the recreational activity?

A. Know your limits.

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 B. Know your family’s usual activity level and plan your outdoor recreational activities
accordingly.

C. Bring a first-aid kit, keep equipment in good shape and use protective gear.

D. All of the above.

_____7. What is the objective of participation in recreational activity?

A. It makes an individual become emotionally fit by developing agility, flexibility,

endurance.

B. It makes an individual become physically fit by developing agility, flexibility and

endurance.

C. It makes an individual become spiritually fit by developing agility, flexibility and

endurance.

D. It makes an individual become psychology fit by developing agility, flexibility and

endurance.

_____8. Which of the following is not an example of “indoor recreational activity”?

A. Arcades C. Basketball

B. Art D. Yoga

_____9. Which exemplifies the spiritual benefits of recreational activities?

A. When you engage yourself to regular exercise to attain fitness.

B. When you use your workout as a time to be reflective.

C. When you develop harmonious relationship with your friends.

D. When you regularly participate in Zumba groups.

_____10. Recreational activities, especially outdoor ones improve one’s health like
maintaining lower body fat percentages, lowering blood and cholesterol levels, increasing
muscular strength, flexibility and endurance. Which of the following refers to this statement?

A. Strength and Wealth

B. Strong and Dynamic

C. Body Composition and Cardiovascular Endurance

D. Body Compass and Cardiovascular Endurance

How was the first activity? Were you able to answer all the questions? If not, it’s okay. You
can learn a lot from this module. To begin, let’s start with lesson one (1).

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 Lesson 1: The Concept of Recreation

What is recreation? You may ask. Before you proceed to more discoveries and activities,
that’s the first thing you will have to define and be familiar with.

Recreation is an activity of leisure. The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential

element of human biology and psychology. Recreational activities help manage stress. It
provides a chance to nurture oneself and provides a sense of balance and self-esteem,
which can directly reduce anxiety and depression. Recreational activities help create a
balance between academic pressures with physical and mental well-being. The difference
between active activities involves using a lot of energy and makes you move around a lot
and makes you active. When passive activity is more of a leisure or relaxation activity as you
are calmer and you don't have to move as much.

Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are
considered to be "fun". Recreation consists of activities or experiences carried on within
leisure, usually chosen voluntarily by the participant – either because of satisfaction,
pleasure or creative enrichment derived, or because he perceives certain personal or social
values to be gained from them. It may, also be perceived as the process of participation, or
as the emotional state derived from involvement. Students like you, especially in higher
education, now spend most of your time with college friends and outside of home for various
purposes and work. Hence, in the current scenario, the best place to include recreational
activities in your life is your place of education rather than at home. This not only provides a
chance to include recreations in your life, but also helps you to socialize and become less
dependent on your parents.

How’s the reading going? Were you able to familiarize with the definition of recreation and
recreational activities? If yes, did you know that recreational activities can be grouped into
two? Are you ready to learn about that?

Lesson 2: Indoor and Outdoor Recreational Activities

Recreational activities give enjoyment because while recreating, an individual also engages
in something he or she likes. There’s no denying that they are a source of joy and relaxation
for both the mind and the body. Recreational activities can be grouped into two groups:
indoor and outdoor activities.

1. Indoor Activities- these are done under the comfort of one’s home or indoor facilities and it
has the purpose of recreating the mind and soul. There are well-established clubs or
recreation centers that offer a varied programme of activities people can choose from.

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Indoor recreational activities include:

 Arcades
 Art/dance/exercise studio
 Bowling alleys
 Drama/voice/instrument instructional studio.
 Health club/fitness center
 Ice skating and roller skating
 Indoor archery and shooting range
 Yoga
 Zumba

Indoor Recreational Activities

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Outdoor recreational activities include:

 Hiking and camping

 Hunting and fishing
 Canoeing, kayaking and rafting
 Sailing and motor boating
 Biking
 Rock Climbing
 Horseback riding
 Skiing

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 Outdoor Recreational Activities

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Characteristics of recreation:
 Recreation occurs during leisure.
 Recreation is as different as people are different; it is extremely wide and varied.
 Recreation is activity; it is some sort of action as distinguished from rest.
 Recreation must be voluntary; it cannot be ordered, imposed, or forced.

Whoa! You are done with the first two lessons! To assess your understanding, proceed on
doing the exciting activities below.

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Activity 2.2 Let’s Do Some Writing!
Are you a fan of reading blogs on your favorite website? Do you love reading short articles
that pops up in your social media feed? Given the chance to write something that best
interest you, what do you want to write about? For your activity today, unleash your writing
skills and talk about recreation, recreational activities and what you love most about it.
Attach a picture, portrait or a digital art beside your blog. You can attach your own picture
doing your favorite recreational activity or you can browse on the internet. Make sure that
you will cite your source. You may use the format below as your guide.

Instruction for submission: Submit the infographics on our classwork in our google classroom
with a filename of: MY BLOG- (Surname) eg. MY BLOG- IDLANA

Recreation, For My Mind and Soul

Written by:

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Please be guided by the scoring rubrics below: BLOG WRITING

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 Criteria Beginner - 1 Capable - 2 Accomplished - 3 Expert - 4
Quality of 1. Post has no 1. Post has little 1. Written in a 1. Written in
Writing style or voice style or voice somewhat an interesting
2. Gives no new 2. Gives some interesting style style and
information on new information and voice voice
the topic on the topic 2. Some new 2. Very
3. Poorly 3. Poorly information on the informative or
organized organized topic or reflective deeply
3. Well-organized reflective
3. Well-
organized
Presentation 1. Many words 1. Several 1. Few spelling 1. All words
mispelled spelling errors errors spelled
2. Many 2. Several 2. Few grammar correctly
grammar erros grammar errors errors 2. No
3. Formatting 3. Formatting 3. Some grammar
makes post makes it difficult formatting to help errors
difficult to follow to follow or read make the post 3. Formatting
or read easier to read makes the
post more
interesting
and easier to
read
Adapted from: kathleenamorris.com

Activity 2.3 INFOGRAPHICS

Hello again? How was the second activity? Were you able to write something about the
given topic? I can’t wait to read your blogs. I hope you can sustain your energy as we move
on to the next activity. Don’t worry, this will appear much easier.
Create an infographic that showcases the different types of recreational activities. I
encourage you to use your own words in describing the different recreational activities. Of
course, you can ask assistance from Mr. Google but make sure to always cite your source.
Be sure that you will be able to apply the CII, C for Creative, I for Innovative and another I for
Informative! Let’s go!

Instruction for submission: Submit the infographics on our classwork in our google classroom
with a filename of: Infographics- (Surname) eg. Infographics- IDLANA

Please be guided by the scoring rubrics below: INFOGRAPHICS

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Criteria Proficient - 4 Meets the Need - Partially Meets Does Not
3 the Need- 2 Meet the
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 Fonts are distracts  Color
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consistent confusing

Content  Appropriate  One or two  Not enough  Lacking in

terms, terms or terms, appropriat
 Terms, vocabulary, jargon used vocabulary, e
Facts jargon incorrectly or jargon terminolog
defined and without y
 Quantity of used explanation  Data is
data sparse  Not
 More than  Adequate enough
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 Makes unnecessary graphics or unneeded  Confusing
clear graphics or visuals
impression visuals

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makes a
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impression

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Adapted from: science-infographics.org

How were the two activities? Did you find them enjoyable and engaging? If yes, proceed on
the lesson three (3) to know about the benefits of engaging in recreational activities.

Lesson 3: Benefits of Recreational Activities

The Benefits of Recreation Improved Quality of Life

 Recreation prolongs independent  Recreational activities help create a

living for seniors - keeping seniors balance between academic
vital and involved in community life. pressures with physical and mental
 Recreation helps people live longer. well-being.
 Recreation and fitness significantly  The effects of recreation are
reduce the risk of coronary heart multifold.
disease and stroke.  It enriches self-expression, self-
 Recreation and fitness fulfillment ability, interpersonal skills,
combat osteoporosis. techniques and methods of using
 Recreation and fitness combat leisure, physical strength, creative
diabetes. expression, and aesthetic sense.
Such attributes have a favorable
effect on human beings who have
limits in everyday life.

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  Therefore, recreation is allowed to be
used as a tool of therapy (Lee, 2000).
 Physical activity-based recreation
helps participants recover from the
deteriorated physical strength,
caused by the lack of exercise, and
develops the latent ability to achieve
self-realization.

Recreational activities target the holistic health. It promotes development of wellness in four
different aspects of health. These are as follows;

PHYSICAL BENEFITS SPIRITUAL BENEFITS MENTAL BENEFITS SOCIAL BENEFITS

 Recreational  You use your  Mental health is  Encourages socia
activities, workouts as a time essential for l interaction
especially outdoor to reflect. These overall physical  Increases
ones improve are precious health. personal
one’s health like moments you  Recreational confidence and
maintaining lower spend with yourself activities help self-awareness.
body fat and your inner manage stress.  Reduces feelings
percentages, world.  It provides a of depression and
lowering blood and  You test your will. chance to nurture anxiety.
cholesterol levels,  Your heart is oneself and
increasing engaged. provides a sense
muscular strength,  You expand your of balance and
flexibility, muscular comfort zone. self-esteem,
endurance, body  You change your which can directly
composition and karma. reduce anxiety
cardiovascular  You release and depression.
endurance. emotion and  It provides a
 Over-all, it energy. channel for
increases one’s  You take a releasing tension
stamina and moment to and anxiety thus
energy level breathe. facilitating
resulting in more  Your mind quiets emotional stability
focus for academic down, and you are and resilience.
activities besides present.  Such activities
also having an help you to
impact on one’s become more
class attendance self-reliant,
and attention thus emphatic and
leading to more self-disciplined.
learning.
 And as we all know
“health is wealth”.

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LET US WRAP UP
Activity 2.4

It’s almost a wrap! You are getting close in finishing the module two (2). To ensure your
learning for the three lessons, answer the reflective questions below.

Among the lessons in module two, what caught your attention? How are you going to share
the knowledge you’ve gained?

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

LET US ASSESS

Congratulations! You have reached the assessment part and you deserve a coffee or a
milk tea break. Maybe you can scroll on your tiktok feed for awhile before proceeding to the
questions below.

If you’re ready now, you will find below a multiplication type of test. These are the same
questions from your pre-assessment. Let’s see if you will be able to answer all the questions
correctly! Let’s go!

Test I.

_1. What helps to create a balance between academic pressures with physical and mental
well-being?

A. Recreation C. Leisure

B. Recreational Activities D. Entertainment

_____2. What is the difference between active activity and passive activity?

A. Passive activity involves using a lot of energy and makes you move around a lot
and makes you active while Active activity is more of a leisure or relaxation activity as
you are calmer and you don't have to move as much.

B. Active activity involves using a lot of synergy and makes you move around a lot
and makes you active while passive activity is more of a leisure or relaxation activity
as you are calmer and you don't have to move as much.

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 C. Active activity involves using a lot of energy and makes you move around a lot and
makes you active while passive activity is more of a leisure or relaxation activity as
you are calmer and you don't have to move as much.

D. Active activity involves using a lot of energy and makes you move around a lot and
makes you active while possibility activity is more of a leisure or relaxation activity as
you are calmer and you don't have to move as much.

_____3. Which of the following are the benefits of the recreational activity to an individual?

A. It combats diabetes

B. It combats osteoporosis

C. It significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke

D. All of the above.

_____4. How does recreational activity improve quality of life?

A. Recreational activities help create a balance between academic pressures with

physical and mental well-being.

B. You use your workouts as a time to reflect. These are precious moments you
spend with yourself and your inner world.

C. Encourage social interaction and improve concentration in learning.

D. It provides a channel for releasing tension and anxiety thus facilitating emotional
stability and resilience.

_____5. Which does not belong to the characteristics of recreational activity?

A. Recreation occurs during leisure time.

B. Recreation is as different as people are different; it is extremely wide and varied.

C. Recreation is a sort of action as distinguished from the rest.

D. Recreation must be involuntary; it cannot be ordered, imposed, or forced.

_____6. Which of the following is the safety measure of the recreational activity?

A. Know your limits.

B. Know your family’s usual activity level and plan your outdoor recreational activities
accordingly.

C. Bring a first-aid kit, keep equipment in good shape and use protective gear.

D. All of the above.

_____7. What is the objective of participation in recreational activity?

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 A. It makes an individual become emotionally fit by developing agility, flexibility,
endurance.

B. It makes an individual become physically fit by developing agility, flexibility and

endurance.

C. It makes an individual become spiritually fit by developing agility, flexibility and

endurance.

D. It makes an individual become psychology fit by developing agility, flexibility and

endurance.

_____8. Which of the following is not an example of “indoor recreational activity”?

A. Arcades C. Basketball

B. Art D. Yoga

_____9. Which exemplifies the spiritual benefits of recreational activities?

A. When you engage yourself to regular exercise to attain fitness.

B. When you use your workout as a time to be reflective.

C. When you develop harmonious relationship with your friends.

D. When you regularly participate in Zumba groups.

_____10. Recreational activities, especially outdoor ones improve one’s health like
maintaining lower body fat percentages, lowering blood and cholesterol levels, increasing
muscular strength, flexibility and endurance. Which of the following refers to this statement?

A. Strength and Wealth

B. Strong and Dynamic

C. Body Composition and Cardiovascular Endurance

D. Body Compass and Cardiovascular Endurance

Test II.
1. What is the importance of recreational activities in your life?

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

2. How does recreational activities benefit yourself especially during the COVID-19
pandemic?

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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ANSWER KEY
Activity 2.1 Pre-Assessment
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. C

Activity 2.2 Let’s do some writing!

 Learners’ answers may vary

Activity 2.3 Infographics

 Learners’ answers may vary
 Sample Answer/Output

Activity 1.4
 Learners’ answers may vary
 Sample answer:

https://exercise.trekeducation.org/aerobic-exercise/benefits/

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 Activity 2.4
 Learners’ answers may vary
 Sample Answer/Output

Among the lessons from Unit 2, the lesson about the benefits of recreational activities caught
my attention. I thought, recreational activities will only be beneficial in physical state but as I
read this module, I realized that it also has mental, social and emotional benefits.

Let us Assess!
Test I.
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. C

Test II.
 Learners’ answers may vary

REFERENCES

Queensland Government. “What is Recreation?”. Archived from the original on April 1,

2009. Retrieved.
https://web.archive.org/web/20090401035427/http://www.sportrec.qld.gov.au/Industryinform
ation/Abouttheindustry/Whatisrecreation.aspx Accessed February 18, 2021

Akar, G. (2015) Types of Recreational Activities. Retrieved

http://www.ingilizcesinavlar.com/?p=3181 Accessed February 18, 2021

Queensland Government. “Benefits of being Active”. (2018) Retrieved

https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/health/get-active/benefits February 18, 2021

Richmond City of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. “The Benefits of Recreation”

(2021) Retrieved https://www.richmond.ca/parksrec/about/mandate/benefits.htm
Accessed February 18,2021

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