Physical and Health Education – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 10 – RECREATION

MEANING OF RECREATION

Recreation means activities people do during their free time for enjoyment, relaxation, and fun. It helps the body and mind to rest, stay healthy, and feel happy.

Examples of recreation include playing games, reading, dancing, and swimming.

 

TYPES OF RECREATION

There are two main types of recreation:

1. Indoor Recreation – These are activities done inside buildings or enclosed places.

Examples:

• Table tennis

• Chess

• Scrabble

• Reading books

• Ludo

• Video games

 

2. Outdoor Recreation – These are activities done outside in open places.

Examples:

• Football

• Hockey

• Athletics

• Swimming

• Cycling

• Picnics

 

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INDOOR ‌⇔ OUTDOOR RECREATION

Indoor Recreation ⇔ Outdoor Recreation

1. Done inside buildings ⇔ Done outside in open spaces

2. Needs little space ⇔ Needs large space

3. Less affected by weather ⇔ Affected by weather

4. Examples: chess, table tennis ⇔ Examples: football, hockey

 

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON RECREATION

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. Recreation means activities done for ______. 

A. Punishment

B. Enjoyment and relaxation

C. Fighting

D. Sleeping all day

2. Recreation is usually done during ______. 

A. Work time

B. Punishment time

C. Free time

D. Exam time

3. Which of the following is an example of indoor recreation?

A. Chess

B. Football

C. Hockey

D. Athletics

4. Which of the following is an example of outdoor recreation?

A. Ludo

B. Table Tennis

C. Reading

D. Football

5. Indoor recreation activities are usually done ______. 

A. Inside buildings

B. Outside in the sun

C. On the road

D. On the farm

6. Outdoor recreation activities usually need ______. 

A. Small space

B. Large open space

C. A Classroom

D. A library

7. Which activity can be affected by weather conditions?

A. Chess

B. Scrabble

C. Reading

D. Outdoor Recreation

8. One benefit of recreation is that it helps to ______. 

A. Make people sick

B. Reduce stress and make people happy

C. Cause quarrels

D. Waste time

9. Which of the following is NOT an indoor recreation?

A. Ludo

B. Chess

C. Swimming

D. Table tennis

10. Which statement is correct?

A. Indoor recreation is done outside

B. Outdoor recreation is done inside buildings

C. Indoor recreation needs less space than outdoor recreation

D. There is no difference between them

Answer Key – 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. C