Question

1. Directions: List TEN (10)  recreation and leisure activities.

2.) Directions: Give an example (domain) for each type of recreation and leisure activities that you listed in question #1.

3.) Directions: Answer the question.

Why a person should do each type of activity listed in question #2?

4.) Directions: List ten (10) benefits of recreation and leisure activities

Answer 1

1. Directions: List TEN (10) recreation and leisure activities.

Classification and type can be done in many ways, below list represents one of the classification and type of recreation and leisure activities. This classification can be used by individuals or a group.

1. Physical activities
2. Social activities
3. Arts and crafts activities
4. Camping and outdoor activities
5. Musical activities
6. Dramatic activities
7. Service activities
8. Cultural activities
9. Bricolage
10. Literature

2. Directions: Give an example (domain) for each type of recreation and leisure activities that you listed in question #1.

Below is an example for each type of the listed recreation and leisure activities.

1. Physical activities - sports
2. Social activities - picnics
3. Arts and crafts activities - painting
4. Camping and outdoor activities - backpacking
5. Musical activities - bands
6. Dramatic activities - skits
7. Service activities – Social service
8. Cultural activities – music appreciation
9. Bricolage - landscaping
10. Literature - weblogs

3. Directions: Answer the question. Why a person should do each type of activity listed in question #2?

A recreation and leisure activity has several health benefits. This decreases stress, gives sense of in and of itself purpose, gives different experiences, helps in social, educational, economic, political and psychological empowerment and increases the sense of self respect.

4. Directions: List ten (10) benefits of recreation and leisure activities

Below are the benefits of recreation and leisure activities:

1. Provides space for social interaction - increases community pride, strengthen neighborhood involvement & Build family unity
2. Meet friends which create good memories
3. Conquers boredom, Eliminate loneliness & Builds self-esteem
4. Improves skills for relationship and also teach vital skills for life
5. Gives space to enjoy nature – Provides clean air & water and Protects the environment
6. Reduces health care costs as this has several health benefits
7. Controls weight & build strong bodies – keeps the person healthy
8. Decreases stress
9. Generate revenue
10. Promotes sensitivity to cultural diversity