Recreational Activities

What is RECREATION?

Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun". 

What is the difference between LEISURE and RECREATION?

Leisure is spare or free time that we happen to have at our disposal and the time we tend to spend in our own characteristic style while Recreation are activities that are meant to bring joy and involve fun and excitement are referred to as recreational activities. These activities are taken up during leisure time and are generally out door in nature.

What are the types of recreation? Give examples.

Breaking recreation down into various areas, classifications, or types might be done in numerous ways. The listing below represents one of the ways that recreation could be categorized for individuals, groups, or leaders planning programs. The listing is shown in random order and does not indicate any order of importance.

• Physical activities (sports, games, fitness, etc.)

• Social activities (parties, banquets, picnics, etc.)

• Camping and outdoor activities (day camps, resident camps, backpacking, float trips, etc.)

• Arts and crafts activities (painting, scrapbooking, ceramics, woodworking, etc.)

• Dramatic activities (plays, puppetry, skits, etc.)

• Musical activities (singing, bands, etc.)

• Cultural activities (art appreciation, music appreciation, panels, discussion groups, etc.)

 • Service activities (fun in doing things for others)

What is indoor and outdoor recreation? Give example

• Indoor recreation activities are undertaken on the comfort of one’s home or more specifically indoor and they are to recreate the mind and soul. For such indoor recreation activities there are well established clubs or recreation centers offer a varied programme of activities throughout the year

. • Activities on offer include basketball, swimming, volleyball, chess, table tennis, bowling, singing, reading, listening to music, watching movies and more of the same.

What is indoor and outdoor recreation? Give example

·         Outdoor recreation activities like the ones mentioned, also provide us with the means to exercise and hence happen to be one of the best forms of recreation.

• Outdoor recreation sport examples include nature walks, river rafting, cycling, camping, fishing, hiking, adventure park, surfing and sports. Outdoor recreational activities can range from nature walks to river rafting

PATINTERO AND ITS MECHANICS

WHAT IS PATINTERO?

• Patintero, also known as harangang-taga or tubigan, is a traditional Filipino children's game. Along with tumbang preso, it is one of the most popular outdoor games played by children in the Philippines.

MECHANICS:

1.      Each team is composed of 5 players and a coach. The official of the game is the scorer, timekeeper, and 5 linesmen. The objective of a team is to accumulate as many points by passing the lines without being tagged. A defensive team is called line guard while an offensive team is called the passer.

2.      The game is started with toss of a coin. Whoever wins becomes the passer. A time limit of two minutes is given to each team to score

3.      Once the limit elapses, the line guards assume the positions of the passer, and vice-versa. Passers are supposed to cross the lines from the starting point and back.

4.      Four line guards are positioned on the vertical line and one on the horizontal line of the court. Their feet always be on the line. Line guards tag the passer with powered hands.

5.      If any of the passer is tagged, the line guard immediately assumes the position of passer even if the 2- minute limit has not elapsed.

6.      System of Scoring from Entry Point From Exit Point First line - 1 pt. Fourth line - 2 pt. Second line - 2 pts. Third line - 3 pts. Third line - 2 pts. Second line - 3 pts. Fourth line - 2 pts. First line - 5 pts (Home)