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HOPE 4
MODULE 1: Nature of Different Recreational Activities Hello students, it’s time to have a break! Try to answer the Pre-assessment below to assess your brilliant knowledge if you still remember the lessons from your lower years. Please read the instructions carefully. You can start now! Good Luck Everyone!
Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Define Recreation;
2. Discuss the nature of different recreational activities,
3. Explain the importance of participating in various recreational activities and
4 Enumerate the benefits of participating in various recreational activities.
Let`s Elaborate: Recreation is an activity of leisure; leisure means “free time”. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun". Recreation refers to all those activities that people choose to do to refresh their bodies and minds and make their leisure time more interesting and enjoyable. Examples of recreation activities are walking, swimming, meditation, reading, playing games and dancing. Recreation can be categorized into two general types: active and passive. Active recreation refers to a structured individual or team activity that requires the use of special facilities, courses, fields, or equipment. Passive recreation refers to recreational activities that do not require prepared facilities like sports fields or pavilions. The top objectives of recreation include enjoyment, socialization, and the development of your personality. Recreation is important because it allows you to switch off from your daily routine and gives you a chance to do what you like.
Types of Recreation The listing below represents one of the ways that recreation could be categorized for individuals, groups, or leaders planning programs.
2. Social – Social Dance, Parties or Celebrations, Parlor Games Participation, Picnics 3. Cultural – Arts and Crafts, Dramatic and Musical Activities, Dance Troupes, Festivities 4. Intellectual – Song, Poetry, Jingle, Short Story, Writing, Puzzle, Board Games Recreation also, of course, includes activities of all age groups (children, senior adults, etc.) However, most people in these groups could still relate to many of the types of activities mentioned in the list above.
Benefits of being active
Benefits for adults We all know that leading an active lifestyle is good for us. If you participate in regular moderate physical activity, you can expect to enjoy numerous health and social benefits, including:
reduced risk of heart disease and stroke
reduced risk of developing high blood pressure reduced blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure prevention of some cancers reduced risk of becoming overweight reduced risk of developing diabetes and prevention and treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes - it has been estimated that 30 to 50 percent of new cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented by appropriate physical levels of activity better bone and muscle development and prevention of osteoporosis improved muscle flexibility, strength and endurance reduced risk of dying prematurely reduced risk of falling, and improved mobility and strength for older adults Improved quality of sleep.
Physical activity can also help:
encourage social interaction
improve concentration and learning increase personal confidence and self-awareness reduce feelings of depression and anxiety enhance self-esteem Improve quality of life.
Benefits for children and young people
Being active not only keeps children and young people fit and healthy, but provides all kinds of social, emotional and intellectual benefits. Research shows that children doing regular physical activity can have:
improved emotional wellbeing - helps young children feel more confident, happy and relaxed, with improved self-esteem and self-concept improved health - encourages healthy growth and development of children's bodies, and similar benefits of physically active adults improved mental health - improves concentration skills and ability to manage anxiety and stress enhanced social skills - develops skills such as cooperation and teamwork, and a great way to have fun, meet new people and develop friendships increased capacity for learning and productivity - active children are generally more motivated and better organised than children who are inactive, and physical activity has direct links to improved learning outcomes a more positive school environment - active students are generally less aggressive and experience fewer discipline problems a reduction in anti-social behaviour - active children are less likely to smoke, use illicit drugs or be involved in criminal activity.
Benefit of Participating in various recreational activities;
1. Be happier – Feel Great
2. Build Family unity 3. Provide children care 4. Control weight, look better, build strong body 5. Diminish chance of disease – Live longer 6. Build self-esteem 7. Reduces stress 8. Promote sensitivity to cultural diversity 9. Eliminate Loneliness 10. Increase community pride
Quote:
Recreation`s purpose is not to kill time, but to make life, not to keep a person occupied, but to keep them refreshed; no to offer an escape of life, but to provide a discovery of life.
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