Physical Education

Indoor Recreation
Recreation  Activities are carried out inside a space.
 Any activity that takes place during your free time is  They are limited to the conditions of the place where they
referred to as recreation. are held, and to the number of people participating in the
 It does not follow standard rules; activities.
 it can be done anywhere  Ex: Playing Board Games, Badminton, Watching TV
 Most of all, it gives enjoyment and satisfaction.
 It is derived from the Latin word “recreare” which means Outdoor Recreation
to be refreshed, to relax or to enjoy.  Activities are carried out in an outdoor space.
 Participation in recreational activities varies from one  It can be a green space on a property or in contact with
person to another depending on one’s intention, reason nature.
or belief.  Although there may be weather limitation, it is outside
 What makes one happy may not be so for others. that the teams engage and participate more intensely.
 Ex: Hiking, Fishing Boating
Categories of Recreation
1. Active Recreation Aquatics
2. Passive Recreation  Nature offers a lot of opportunities for you to enjoy life
and have fun with your loved ones (family and friends).
Active Recreation Regardless of your reason for joining, you can do these
 is defined as activities engaged in for the purpose of anytime, anywhere, anyhow. You have all the choices
relaxation, health and wellbeing or enjoyment with the whether you will have it on land, in the air or in water.
primary activity requiring physical exertion.  Water or aqua provides environments that are beneficial
 Physical activity done during leisure time that is not part to you. An array of recreational activities can be done in
of an organized competition sport. rivers, beaches, swimming pools, and the like.
 It involves both cognitive and physical development.  These activities are a good source of relaxation,
 Ex: Jogging, Swimming, Biking enjoyment and exercise.
 Because our country is rich in natural resources, we have
Passive Recreation varied outdoor aquatic recreational activities to choose
 It involves little exertion of effort or energy. from.
 It involves cognitive development.
 Ex: Listening to music, board games, Reading Books Common outdoor aquatic recreational activities in the
Philippines:
Types of Recreation
1. Indoor Recreation
2. Outdoor Recreation  Swimming
 Fishing
  Boating  Surfing is an activity where practice makes obvious
 Scuba Diving progress.
 Surfing
 Rafting Rafting
 Snorkeling  Or whitewater rafting uses an inflatable raft to navigate a
river or other body of water.
Swimming  This is done on whitewater or different degrees of rough
 Swimming is a healthy activity that you can continue for a water.
lifetime.  It is considered an extreme sport that is highly
 Recreational swimming can provide you with a low challenging and risky, and requires a great deal of
impact workout and it’s a good way to relax and feel teamwork.
good.
 Make sure you know how to swim and do so in a safe Scuba Diving
 Recreational scuba diving has simple equipment and
environment.
training requirements compared to other forms of diving.
Fishing
 It’s primarily equipment limitations that have set the limits
 Recreational fishing/angling is the activity of catching or
for recreational scuba diving.
attempting to catch fish.  One of the biggest safety advantages of recreational
 The most common form of recreational fishing is Angling. scuba diving is the ability to, at any time, make a direct
 Angling is done with a rig of rod, line, hooks and a wide ascent to the surface should you have a problem.
range of baits.
Boating Snorkeling
 Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the  It is the practice of swimming on or through a body of
recreational use of a boat. water while equipped with a diving mask, a shaped
 Whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels breathing tube called snorkel, and swimfins.
(such as rowing and paddle boats).
 Whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels Mountaineering
(such as rowing and paddle boats).  also called mountain climbing, the sport of attaining, or
attempting to attain, high points in mountainous regions,
Surfing mainly for the pleasure of the climb.
 Surfing is often regarded as one of the most enjoyable  Also known as Alpinism,
outdoor recreational activities.  is the art of climbing up
 It incorporates beautiful weather, water, physical activity,  summits and walls in high
and challenges.  mountains, in all seasons, in
 Surfers seek out the perfect conditions to ride waves and  rocky or icy terrain.
try new tricks. REASONS TO ASCEND MOUNTAIN PEAKS ASIDE FROM
 Surfing is an activity where practice makes obvious SPORTING MOTIVES:
progress.  to build altars
  to see if spirits actually haunted once-forbidden heights  The Pinoy Mountaineer difficulty rating system includes a
 to get an overview of one’s own or a neighboring minor/major classification and a difficulty scale of 1-9
countryside which takes into consideration the length of the hike and
 to make meteorological or geological observations. the preparations required. This system also incorporates
the internationally recognized Trail Class system of 1-5.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES RELATED TO MOUNTAINEERING:
 Hiking Classification of Hikes
 Trekking 1. Minor Hikes
 Camping 2. Major Hikes
 Orienteering
Minor Hikes
Hiking  Hiking destinations that can be accomplished within a
 walking in nature as a recreational activity. day without extraordinary physical effort and take a
 hiking is a natural exercise that promotes physical fitness maximum of 5 hours from the jump-off point to the
 It is economical and convenient and requires no special summit are considered “Minor.” A good example of this is
equipment. the Mt. Maculot-Rockies day hike.
 hikers can walk as far as they want, there is no physical  Take note that even if a trail can be hiked within a day, if
strain unless they walk among hills or mountains. it takes more than 5 hours, it is already considered
“Major.” An example of this is the Mt. Makiling/Sto.
Hiking in the Philippines Tomas-Los Baños Traverse (locally called
 Philippine summits offer breathtaking views that differ “MakTrav”), which is a day hike that can sometimes take
from mountain to mountain. up to 8 hours depending on the weather.
 Common sights include: a sea of clouds, towering rock
formations, rolling hills, as well as views rivers, lakes, and Trail Class / Terrain Rating System
coves.  This is an internationally recognized scale that describes
 Not all mountain trails in the Philippines are beginner- the type of terrain that hikers can expect on a specific
friendly. So, before planning a hiking trip, it’s important to trail.
know which ones are suitable for your level. Trail Class 1
 Understanding how mountains are classified in the  An easy stroll on a well-established trail.
Philippines is the first step to making sure you enjoy your  (Ex. Taytay Falls)
hiking adventure.
Trail Class 2
Types of Hikes and Difficulty Levels  Rugged paths with somewhat steep slopes
 In the Philippines, hikers choose which mountain to climb  (Ex. Mt. Pulag via Ambangeg hike)
by using the “relative” difficulty rating system devised
by the author of Pinoy Mountaineer, Gideon Lasco. This Trail Class 3
system serves as an informal classification of Philippine  Moderately steep terrain that may require scrambling
mountains used by Filipino mountaineers when planning  (Ex. Mt. Makiling Traverse)
hikes.
Trail Class 4
 Very steep slopes and easy cliffs in which beginners
must be roped (Ex. Mt. Apo via Kidapawan)

Trail Class 5
 Highly difficult and technical trails wherein ropes are
required, as well as free hands as a climbing method (Ex.
Mt. Guiting-Guiting)

 The Pinoy Mountaineer difficulty rating is a numerical

scale of 1-9, with 1 as the easiest and 9 as the most
difficult. Although this classification system is only
recognized in the Philippines, it gives hikers a good
idea of how difficult a climb is by comparing one
mountain with another.

 For instance, mountains like Mt. Guiting-Guiting, Mt.

Halcon, and Mt. Mantalingajan (collectively dubbed
as the Knife Edge Trilogy) are scored 9/9 under this
system. These mountains have technical trails that
only seasoned hikers can survive.
Trekking Orienteering
 Trekking is a form of mountain climbing, though it does  Orienteering is often described as the thinking person’s
not necessarily involve scaling large mountains. run or walk.
 Most people think that trekking means walking across  This is because it combines trail running or hiking with
hills, but some treks can lead to up and down hill climbs map reading skills, planning and strategy.
on designated paths.  It requires you to follow a specific sequence of pre-set
 Trekkers walk at their own pace through the wilderness course with the help of navigating devices, specifically
while camping along the way for one or multiple nights. maps and compass to go through an unfamiliar terrain.
 A trek usually includes a series of day hikes, carrying all  The aim of orienteering is to navigate between control
your supplies with you. The duration for most treks range points (also called checkpoints) marked on an
from a few hours to one or two weeks. orienteering map.
 Trekking can be done solo or as a group, and it usually  These controls have scores, which are added together as
entails walking on some form of trail (like a trail hike) for participants collect them to give an overall tally.
an extended period of time.  Orienteering can take place anywhere from mountains,
 Make sure everyone knows what they’re doing and make hills and forest to urban areas and parks.
a plan to stick together, especially when it gets dark.  The different locations and terrains, as well as the
 It’s an activity that is typically done for enjoyment, weather provide new challenges for each event.
exercise, or exploration.
 It’s an activity that is typically done for enjoyment, What to bring in Orienteering
exercise, or exploration.  Map
 Compass
Camping  Food/Snacks
 Camping is a form of outdoor recreation involving  Water bottle
overnight stays with a basic temporary shelter such as a  Extra clothes
tent.
 It is an enjoyable outdoor activity that allows you to
experience adventures outside your homes.
 This activity lets you experience interaction and bonding
with others while engaging in different activities.

Item you need to bring in a camping

 First Aid Kit
 Flashlight
 Water Bottle
 Food
 Campfire Supplies
 Toiletries
 Extra clothing