OVERVIEW A review of a current literature indicates that people who participates in sports club and organized recreational activities enjoy better mental health, are more alert, and more resilient against stresses of modern living.
Participation in recreational groups and socially supported physical activity is show to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Violent crime also decreases significantly when participation in community activities. OVERVIEW
Is a voluntary participation in an activity during free and unobligated time that gives enjoyment. It refreshes one’s mind and body after a day’s work. Anything that is stimulating and rejuvenating for an individual. RECREATION
VALUES DERIVED FROM RECREATION PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH PHYSICAL AND HEALTH GROWTH PSYCHOLOGICAL AWARENESS
VALUES DERIVED FROM RECREATION EMOTIONAL STABILITY SOCIAL FITNESS
TYPES OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITES PHYSICAL RECREATION SOCIAL RECREATION CULTURAL RECREATION INTELLECTUAL RECREATION
BENEFITS OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INDIVIDUAL ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC
BENEFITS OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Develops personal development and growth Physical health Self esteem and self reliance Creativity and sense of accomplishment Creates more fun Enhances pleasure Reduces stress Increases life satisfaction Promotes psychological well-being
BENEFITS OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Reduces pollution Promotes clean air and water Preserves open space Protect the ecosystem Increases community pride Connected families Strengths social bonding Ethnic and cultural harmony Develops strong community
BENEFITS OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Reduces healthcare cost Reduces vandalism and crime Enhances property value Catalyst for tourism
Activity 1. STORY BOARD Make a short, simple but a complete storyboard of a situation in which recreational activity promotes growth and development and has multiple benefits for physical, mental, and psychosocial health. Be creative in making your own storyboard.
Activity 1. STORY BOARD EXAMPLE
Activity 1. STORY BOARD RUBRICS 50 35 20 5 CONTENT All the key concepts of the topic about recreational activity is applied and can be shown in the storyboard. One or two concepts of recreational activity used incorrectly or without explanation. Not enough application of the key concepts of recreational activity. No application or manifestation of a single key concept. CLARITY AND NEATNESS Story board is easy to read and all elements are clearly drawn, written and labeled. Storyboard is easy to read and most elements are clearly written labeled or drawn. Storyboard is hard to read with rough drawings and labels. No clarity and all are just random elements.
ACTIVITY In a ½ sheet of paper, provide the following (ANSWER DIRECTLY): 1. What is your favorite recreational activity. Why? 2. What recreational activity do you want to experience. Why?