Recreation

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS

COORDINATED BY MRS BLESSING TITILOYE

Week: 2/3

Class: SS2/SS3

Subject: Physical Education

Lesson Title: Recreation

Period: I-II

Duration: 80 Minutes

Learning Objectives: Students should be able to:

i.     Define recreation.

ii.    State the factors that influence the choice of activity.

iii.   What are the values of recreation?

iv.  Mention the examples of indoor and outdoor recreational activities.

Definition of Recreation

Recreation can be defined as participation in sporting activities during leisure hours through which he or she may better develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. It is voluntary participation in which no monetary gain is expected.

There are many forms of recreational activities but before an activity can be regarded as recreational the following five characteristics must be present: worthwhileness, social acceptability, leisure activity, inherent satisfaction and voluntary participation.

Factors that influence the choice of activity

The choice of recreational activities are influenced by many factors among which are: interest, needs, capability/ability, financial status/economy, somatotype, social status, climate/weather, culture, environment, health status, and the availability of facilities and equipment.

What are the values of recreation?

·         Judicious use of leisure time

·         It reduces juvenile delinquency/crimes

·         For social integration

·          It develops socially acceptable behaviours

·         It helps in physical development/physical fitness

·         It gives an opportunity for creativity and individual expression

·         It gives an opportunity for the development of sports skills

·         It provides an opportunity for the release of tension

·         It provides a forum for fun and enjoyment

Nature and scope of recreation

Recreation covers a lot of activities which can be broadly grouped into two:

  a)  Indoor recreational activities: These are activities that are performed inside the house, hall, or in short under a roof. Examples are playing music, sewing drawing and painting, watching television/video, reading and writing for pleasure, dancing, playing cards, singing, playing ludo/draught/monopoly/snake and ladder.

 

 b) Outdoor recreational activities: These are activities that are performed outside or in the open e.g. parks, game reserves, or beaches. Examples are walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, hiking, camping, gardening, fishing, canoeing, mountaineering, horse riding, and playing games such as table tennis.

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Assignment

Draw a soccer pitch and label it

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