The document discusses the importance of recreational activities for enhancing mental health, reducing stress, and promoting social cohesion. It highlights various types of recreational activities and their benefits, including improved physical health, emotional stability, and increased community pride. Additionally, the document emphasizes the idea that recreation should refresh and rejuvenate individuals rather than merely occupy their time.

1. PHYSICAL EDUCATION &
HEALTH 12
LESSON 1

2. Instruction: The teacher will
present a motivational video
that focuses. After that they will
reflect on it how they feel after
the activity by sharing it in front
of the class.
REFLECT ON IT!
ACTIVITY

5. RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITY

6. OVERVIEW
A review of current literature
indicates that people who participate in
sports club and organized recreational
activities enjoy better mental health, are
more alert, and more resilient against
stresses of modern living.

7. OVERVIEW
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 increases.

9. Social support
Social networks
Social cohesion
Social capital
Participation in
organized sport
and recreation
Cognitive
function
Improved
physical and
mental health
and well-
being
Reduction of
obesity

10. RECREATION
Recreation is derived from the Latin
word “recreare” which means to be
refreshed. Choices for recreation may
vary from person to person. What
makes one happy may not be so for
others. Therefore, recreational
activities depend on one’s interests,
pursuits, and needs which may be
reflective of one’s beliefs and level of
gratification.

11. RECREATION
For example, a natural park may serve
as a bonding place for a family to have
a picnic, a great fitness area for a
jogger, and a place to commune with
nature or meditate for others.

12. RECREATION
Anything that is stimulating and
rejuvenating for an individual.
Some people enjoys nature hikes,
others are mountain climbing. The
idea behind these activities is to
expand the mind and body in a
positive and healthy way.

13. • It relaxes your mind and
body
• It relieves your day to
day tension.
• Universal need of man.
REACREATION

14. VALUES DERIVED FROM RECREATION
MENTAL HEALTH

15. VALUES DERIVED FROM RECREATION
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH GROWTH

16. VALUES DERIVED FROM RECREATION
EMOTIONAL STABILITY

17. VALUES DERIVED FROM RECREATION
SOCIAL FITNESS

18. VALUES DERIVED FROM RECREATION
PSYCHOLOGICAL AWARENESS

19. TYPES OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
1.PHYSICAL
2.SOCIAL
3.CULTURAL
4.INTELLECTUAL

20. PHYSICAL
1.Minor Sports
2.Group Games
3.Camping
4.Outing

21. SOCIAL
1.Social Dancing
2.Parties
3.Parlor Games
Participation

22. CULTURAL
1.Arts and Crafts
2.Glee Club or Music
Ministries
3.Dramatic Guilds or
Theatre Arts
4.Dance Troupes
5.Writing and
Painting

23. WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
BE HAPPIER - FEEL
GREAT
BUILD FAMILY UNITY PROVIDE CHILD CARE
The benefit of participating in various recreational
activities are endless

24. WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
CONTROL WEIGHT, LOOK BETTER,
BUILD STROONG BODIES
DIMINISH CHANCE OF
DISEASE - LIVE LONGER! BUILD SELF-ESTEEM
The benefit of participating in various recreational
activities are endless

25. WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
REDUCE STRESS
PROMOTE SENSITIVITY TO
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
ELIMINATE LONELINESS -
CONQUER BOREDOM!
The benefit of participating in various recreational
activities are endless

26. WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
INCREASE COMMUNITY
PRIDE
The benefit of participating in various recreational
activities are endless

27. 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 from life, but to provide a
discovery of life.

28. ACTIVITY
Directions: List down ten (10) benefits
we get in participating in outdoor
recreational activities. Kindly choose
2 among the 10 and explain why it is
beneficial to you. Write your answer
in 1/2 crosswise.

29. ASSIGNMENT
In an Oslo paper, create a
slogan or poster that promotes
healthy lifestyle.