Lesson objectives: at the end of the lesson, students should be able to: a . define active recreation b. discuss the importance of healthy lifestyle choice of being physically active to enhance quality life c. explain the benefits of active participation in recreational activities
What is Active Recreation? are activities that you engages in for the purpose of relaxation, health and well being, or enjoyment with the primary activity requiring physical exertion, and the primary focus is on human activity
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN YOUR HEALThy LIFESTYLE?
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Benefits of Active Participation in Recreational Activities A. Active Recreationa activities and Passive Recreational Activities Active recreation - are activities that requires a considerable expenditure of energy. involves using a lot of energy and makes a person move around a lot making him/her active. the body needs to keep moving t be healthy and fit. These also include outdoor recreational activities
Passive recreation - these are activities that involve little exertion but is generally sustained. They are more of a leisure or relaxation activity. This will include outdoor activities recreationl activities such as nature walking, hiking, listening to music and reading.
B. Sports and Active Recreational activities participation Participation in sport and active recreation is fundamental to the health and well -being of the community.
C. Benefits of active participation in sports and recreation activities 1 . PHYSICAL BENEFITS Tones and strengthens the body reduces pollution because it promotes use of active modes of transportation like walking and cycling helps improve sports and specific skill.
2. HEALTH BENEFITS Promotes an active and healthy lifestyle and an enhanced quality of life. Provides works and life balance Helps prevent cardiovascular diseases and cancer Reduces obesity
3. MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL BENEFITS Empowers, inspires, and motivates an individual Contributes to a higher level of self-esteem and slf-worth
4. SOCIAL BENEFITS Develops life skill, and leadership and memebership abilities Brings people together for social interactions Creates oppurtunity for volunteering Creates positive alternatives for youth to anti- social behaviors and crime Encourages participants to learn better and be more likely to enjoy school Binds families and communities through shared experiences Provides a sense of belonging and foster community pride.