RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Flashcards
The Philippines has participated in the ________________ since 1924
Summer Olympic Games
The Philippines has participated in the ________ since 1972.
Winter Games
________ is particularly PROMINENT, with amateur games occurring regularly in neighborhoods throughout the country.
BASKETBALL
AN AGE-OLD PASTIME IN THE PHILIPPINES
COCKFIGHTING
COCKFIGHTING IS MOST STRONGLY ASSOCIATED WITH ______.
CEBU
REFRESHMENT IN BODY OR MIND, AS AFTER WORK, BY SOME FORM OF PLAY, AMUSEMENT, OR RELAXATION.
RECREATION
RECREATION AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES ARE AN ENJOYABLE AND EFFECTIVE WAY TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING; THEY CAN RELIEVE STRESS, INCREASE FITNESS, IMPROVE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, AND PREVENT THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASES, SUCH AS HEART DISEASE;
HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION
PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS ARE SOME OF THE MANY SKILLS THAT CAN BE DEVELOPED THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN RECREATION AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
recreation and sports activities are a powerful, low-cost means to foster greater inclusion of people with disabilities; they bring people of all ages and abilities together for enjoyment, and provide people with disabilities the opportunity to demonstrate their strengths and abilities, and promote a positive image of disability;
AWARENESS RAISING, REDUCTION OF STIGMA AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
RECREATION AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES CAN EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BY POSITIVELY INFLUENCING THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM.
EMPOWERMENT