Introduction to Recreational Activities

• ​Pertains to those activities that people choose to refresh their bodies and minds

• ​It is often done for enjoyment, amusement, pleasure and health benefits

• ​recreation is derived from the Latin word "recreare" which means to be refreshed.

​1. Indoor Recreational

​2. Outdoor Recreational Activities

• ​are located within a building

• ​activities that can be done inside a room or building

• ​do not require large spaces

• ​done outside in an open natural environment

• ​require large spaces

​a. Land-based Outdoor Activities

b. Water Outdoor Activities / Aquatic Recreational Activities

c. Air Outdoor Activities

• ​Mountaineering

• ​Trekking/Hiking

• ​Camping

• ​Backpacking

• ​Picnic

• ​Bird-watching

• ​Mountain Biking

• ​Rock Climbing

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• ​Swimming

• ​Snorkeling

• ​Diving

• ​Surfing

• ​Canoeing

• ​Kayaking

• ​Whitewater Rafting

• ​Sailing

• ​Fishing

• ​Bamboo Rafting

​Parasailing

​Skydiving

​Paragliding

• ​time that is free from duties or responsibilities

• time available for hobbies and other activities that you enjoy

• Is time spent for biological needs having a meal, sleeping, and other personal care.​

• ​Refers to the hours spent for economic purposes such as going to work, chores, and for students, hours spent in school, and school work.

• ​Is all the remaining time after.

​1. Physical Health Benefits

​2. Psycho-Emotional Benefits

​3. Social Benefits

​4. Economic Benefits

​5. Spiritual Benefits

​SHORT QUIZ

​A well-balanced life is a well-lived life....!