Recreational Activities

Question 1

Came ftom the Latin word “re” which means “ again” and “creare” meaning “to create”

Answer 1

Recreation

Question 2

Came from the latin word “re” which means

Answer 2

“again”

Question 3

What is the meaning of the latin word “ creare”?

Answer 3

” to create”

Question 4

is off from studies, work, household
chores and other duties or responsibilities

Answer 4

Free time

Question 5

Who is the Father of Leisure?

Answer 5

Aristotle

Question 6

In 753-476 B.C. (Ancient Rome) recreation gave more importance to ________ and participated in _______

Answer 6

Physical strength
Athletic competition

Question 7

This mass leisure resulted to the downfall of the Roman Empire

Answer 7

753-476 B.C. (Ancient Rome)

Question 8

It means self-denial, sacrifice
and solemnity.

Answer 8

Being righteous

Question 9

During Medival Europe, English used the word recreation for the purpose of ________________

Answer 9

“refreshment or curing of a sick person”

Question 10

Renaissance which means __________

Answer 10

Rebirth

Question 11

In renaissance period he became famous because books were available for everyone to read.

Answer 11

Shakespeare

Question 12

was performed during the remaining hours left after work.

Answer 12

Leisure

Question 13

are activities performed in a sedentary position

Answer 13

Passive

Question 14

requires physical movements and exertion of effort

Answer 14

Active

Question 15

are activities that improves one’s health and fitness

Answer 15

Healthy

Question 16

involves a significant risk or physical harm

Answer 16

Harmful

Question 17

– is spending free time alone.

Answer 17

Solitude

Question 18

is spending recreational activities with families or friends

Answer 18

Communal

Question 19

is performing activities physically such
as games or sports

Answer 19

Physical

Question 20

is recreation that reduces stress or
heals one’s medical illness.

Answer 20

Therapeutic

Question 21

is intended to
preserve or promote
culture and traditions

Answer 21

Cultural

Question 22

is spending free time with different
people.

Answer 22

Social

Question 23

6 Benefits of Recreation

Answer 23

Personal
Environmental
Economical
Social
Intellectual
Emotional

Question 24

contributes to one’s meaningful life and improves physical skills to achieve fitness.

Answer 24

Personal

Question 25

creates awareness and interest in nature

Answer 25

Environmental

Question 26

gives advantage for tourism and local employees

Answer 26

Economical

Question 27

enhances social skills through interaction & cooperation.

Answer 27

Social

Question 28

improves concentration and thinking skills

Answer 28

Intellectual

Question 29

increases positive moods and decreases cortisol levels (hormone body releases when someone is stressed).

Answer 29

Emotional

Question 30

7 Health Related Fitness

Answer 30

Squatting Ludging Pushing(upper body) Pulling(upper body) Bending Twisting Single leg movement

Question 31

stand straight, feet apart. Slowly bend your knees until your gluteus maximus (buttocks) are parallel to the floor

Answer 31

Squatting

Question 32

stand straight, bend either R/L knee to 90 degrees, hind leg is extended at the back

Answer 32

Ludging

Question 33

start with a prone lying position, hands at the side of the chest. Slowly push your arms upward and back to first position.

Answer 33

Pushing (upper body)

Question 34

hold on firmly to a horizontal bar (preferably those equipment available at fitness center), slowly pull your arms upward until your chin is parallel to the bar.

Answer 34

Pulling (upper body)

Question 35

start straight, feet together, bend from your trunk forward until your fingers reach your toes

Answer 35

Bending

Question 36

start with a lunge position, twist your upper body to the right then twist to left.

Answer 36

Twisting

Question 37

start standing with one foot R or L, hand on your waist then execute a hop without losing your balance.

Answer 37

Single leg movement