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A play is a form of
enjoyable recreation
consisting of spontaneous
activities participated in
for their own sake.
Characteristics of Play
Must be fun
Can be done alone or as
social interaction
Can be physical in
nature
Can be sedentary in
nature
Why do we play?
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To spend energy
To relax
To meet unfulfilled needs
To lesses negative emotions
To attain an optimal level of arousal
To escape from social reality
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Activity performed for its own
sake
Sharply contrasted with work
Pursuits such as art, political
debate, philosophical
discussion, and learning in
general
The absence of work
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An activity of leisure
Often done for enjoyment,
amusement, pleasure, or health
benefits
Pertains to the time spent in an
activity that one loves to engage in
Break from monotony and a diversion
from daily routine
A positive change from the
streotypical lifestyle
Outdoor Recreational
Activities
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Hiking and camping
Hunting and fishing
Sailing and
motorboating
Restoration and
conservation
volunteering
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Biking
Rock Climbing
Horseback riding
Skiing
Canoeing, kayaking,
and rafting
Indoor Recreational
Activities
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Playing Hide and Seek
Playing chess, playing
board games and cards
Table Tennis, snooker,
bowling
Playing video games
Dancing and listening to
music
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Yoga, floor exercises,
planks, weight lifting
Playing squash
Arm wrestling
Surfing the
internet/social media
Watching television
Other ways of classifying
recreational activities
Social activities like parties, banquets, picnics
Physical activities like sports, diving, and many more
Arts and crafts activities
Dramatic activities like doing plays, skits, puppetry, etc.
Musical activities
Cultural activities like going to museum, attending an
art exhibit, discussion groups, poetry reading, etc.
● Service activities like participating in medical missions,
blood drive, fundraising etc.
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Relationship between Play,
Leisure, and Recreation
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Play is more of a form of behavior
than activity.
Play can occur doing work or leisure.
Leisure is more abstract.
Recreation can include nonplay-like
activities such as traveling, reading,
going to musuems.
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A game, competition or
activity in which an
individual or team
completes against another
or other for enjoyment and
well-being
An athletic activity requiring
skill of physical prowess
Sport & Recreation
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Stronger bonds with family
Reduced levels of anxiety and stress
Makes you healthy and fit
Better levels of motivation and self-esteem
Quality of your life
Increased levels of productivity ensuring successful
lives.
Presented by Group 6:
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Addison Pascua
Mhike Jadeley Ignacio
Althea Grace Agtang
Christine Joy Tagari
Christine Joy Gajonera
Andrea Mae Valencia