Introduction

1.1 Background information

  1.1.1   Statement of problem

           We are conducting a survey on recreational activities of KMPH students because we find out that too many students are not active in involving themselves in any kind of activities. Obviously, we have seen that male students are more active compared to female students. For instant, when Jabatan Perwakilan Pelajar(JPP) was held an activity such as "eclipse", only a few students involved in this activity.

  1.1.2    Objectives

1. to identify the popular recreational activities among the students.
2. to investigate whether the activities are good or bad for them.
3. to ascertain the time they spend on recreational activities

 

 1.1.3    Research Questions

1. What are popular recreational activities among the students ?
2. Are the activities good or bad for them?
3. How much time they spend on recreational activities?

  

  1.1.4   Definitions

    Jimmy Wales defines recreational is an essential part of human life and finds many different forms which are shaped naturally by individual interests but also by the surrounding social construction. Recreationa activities can be commonal or solitary, active or passive, outdoors or indoors. healthy or harmful, and useful for society or detrimental. A list of typical activities could be almost and less including most human activities, a few examples being. (2010)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/recreation

Recreational Activities

   Recreation is the expenditure of time with an intent to gain some refreshment by involves in an active participation in some entertaining activity. Recreation is anything taht is stimulating and rejuvenating for an individual like nature hikes and skiing. The idea behind these activities is to expand the mind and body in a positive healthy way. Recreational activities gives you opportunity to be creative, to express your basic needs and to be your real self. Students who correctly balance work and play are more productive and tend to be in better physical, mental, social and emotional health. Students who are disciplined, well organized and have life goals well in mind will have better chances to being succesful. Besides, recretional activities like sports will develop muscular strength, agility, power, flexibility and improve one's health. Engaging in group activities develops social skills taht will lead to the development of proper conduct and behaviour and social graces. Worthwhile recreational activities gives students or youth opportunities to be busy with meaningful activities. Joining social activities will help you increase your contact with people, release tension, satisfy your basic needs to belong, gain recognition, provide self-expression, develop leadership and have democratic experience in group activities.
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The Benefits of Recreational Activities

   Recreation is in a way a rejuvenating experience involving therapeutic treatment of the body and mind whereas leisure is more of  an entertainment activity. Like any other thing, too much recreation time can be harmful and can divert our attention from necessary work and we become lethargic in yet another way. But research has shown that recreational activities contribute to the satisfaction of life, health and also improve the quality of the life we lead. Recreation enhances longevity and counteracts stress. Recreation can be both indoor and outdoor. Some people like video games, playing cards or playing table tennis while some others may which to sweat it out in the sun. Wherever you play it is sure to pep you up and provide you ample relaxation. For people with no passion for sports, they could go on a travel expedition. Hiking, biking, snorkelling, surfing, sailing, kayaking are all recreational activities. Anything that gives you peace of mind and happiness is deemed recreation.
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Benefits of Outdoor Recreation

   Outdoor recreation like kayaking, jogging, walking, hiking and so on. Going outdoors and breathing some(hopefully) fresh air can be invigorating and do wonders to pump up our life force. Outdoor recreation is the bending time. Doing outdoor sports and activities can help you to bond with your loved ones in a way that is difficult otherwise. It forces you to talk and interest while sharing the experiences of some type of outdoor activity. Outdoor recreation can be some of the cheapest activities possible. Going outside costs nothing. Hiking up a mountain costs nothing. Playing a game outside with your kids costs nothing. Outdoor recreation is one of the things that makes life so enjoyable and fun.
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Examples of Recreational Activities

   Recreation is anything that is stimulating and rejuvenating for an individual. The idea behind these activities is to expand the mind and body in a positive, healthy way. Some solitary examples of recreational activities include reading a book, taking a trip to the library, playing video games, flying a kite, fishing, singing and practicing yoga. More group-oriented examples of recreational activities include sports of all kinds football, hockey, basketball, baseball or if those are too physical for you try golf or swimming, partying, shopping, visiting an amusement park with family and friends, participating in martial arts, surfing the web and watching movies are another example. It is even possible to earn a degree in recreation. A bachelor of arts degree is obtainable to become a recreation specialist. This is the person that decicles the proper recreational activities that will be enjoyed by a particular subset of the population ; ie. inmates. senior citizens, the community as a whole. Participating in any of these examples of recreational activities will not only enhance the quality of your life, but of your friend's and family's as well because if you are happier and more content, it can't help but to rub off on them,destressing many people's lives in the process.
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Top 5 Popular College Sports

   The popular college sports will give a lot of advantages. They offer you college scholarships, contribute a big part of your future, thus, they help you achieve your dreams. First on the list is football. Football is a sport played between two teams consisting of eleven players each. Its objective is to advance the ball into the opposing team's end zone, by carrying, it or throwing it to a teammate so that you score points. You must be able to work out to build more muscles and be physically stronger. Second list is soccer. Soccer known as association football, which is played by eleven players in each team. It is physically and mentally demanding sport, which requires athletic skills and quick thinking. Third on the list is basketball. Basketball is played by two teams with five players each, to make points by shooting the ball in the ring and passing the ball through blind passes, assists and dribles, this sports usually requires you to be sufficiently tall. The fourth on the list is baseball. Baseball is played by two teams, the aim of the team on the field is to prevent the batter from scoring. The fifth on the list is ice hockey. It is played by two teams with eleven players each. This is one of the rugged sports that demand superbly conditioned athletes.
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Recreational Activities :)

Introduction


   Recreational is the expenditure of time with an intent to gain some refreshment. It involves on active participation in some entertaining activity. Recreational is anything that is stimulating and rejuvenating for an individual. Recreational activities give you opportunity to be creative, to express your basic needs and to be your real self. All work and no play makes a person not only dull but a sick, unbalanced and unhappy individual according to medical authorities. These will help them build a lifelong habit.