Introduction to Sports and Recreation:

The Department of Education (DepEd) recommends all Filipino learners to

participate in various forms of physical activities for at least 30mins, most days of
the week. Basically, physical activity is good for the heart and strengthens the body.
Since physical activity is safe for everyone with no pre-existing illness, everyone is
encouraged to engage in physical activity like sports and recreation and pursue an
active lifestyle for health and over-all fitness. Recreation is activities done for
enjoyment during free time or when one is not working. It can be anything from a
hobby such as reading books, walking, playing games and other worthwhile
activities. Recreation is finding balance between pressures of work, family and play
which is important to physical and mental well-being. Kraus, as cited in Edginton,
Jordan, DeGraaf, and Edginton (2002), the recreation term is not challenging to
define as the term leisure. Professionals and researchers have used far more
consistency in defining recreation. Recreation is often seen as an activity that
engaged in during one‟s free time, is pleasurable, and which has socially redeeming
qualities. There are many activities you can enjoy close to your homes. However,
strenuous and enjoyable sport (specifically team sport) is still not advisable during
this time. Despite the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still
plenty of recreational activities you can have and enjoy with even at home. Doing
something you enjoy can divert your mind from problems and eventually, can help
you cope with life's challenges. You can start with simple activity such as gardening,
arts and crafts, mental/board games; dancing and other fitness dancercise (i.e.
Zumba, Tae Bo); and indoor and recreational sports such as billiards, table tennis
and badminton. This semester we will be dealing with Badminton as sport and
recreational activity. This booklet is intended to serve as a resource material for
students and young players with a view of increasing their understanding of the game
for fun, health and fitness.

PRE - TEST
Directions: Read carefully and understand each item. Write your answer on the
space provided.

1. A word that refers to activity done for pleasure or fun and enjoyment during free
time:
A. Performance Task B. Work C. Recreation D. Lifestyle

2. Which of the following is not the best time to “recreate”?

A. Weekend B. Working Hours C. Holidays D. Special Occasions

3. The following are importance of recreation EXCEPT:

A. Physical Health B. Social Well-being
C. Emotional Stability D. Psychological instability

4. Which of following is correct about the scope of Recreation? i. games and sports
ii. Fitness activities iii. Arts and crafts iv. Technology-based arts:
A. i only B. i and ii C. i,ii and iii D. i,ii,iii and iv
 5. Amusement parks, internet cafes, gyms and arcades are examples of business
that profit from engaging to recreational activities, under what importance?
A. Physical Health B. Psychological benefits
C. Occupational D. Emotional Stability

6. Which of the following does not belong to Badminton equipment?

A. Net B. Racket C. Ring D. Court

7. It is often known as the “winning shot” in badminton. It’s used with the intention
to end a rally.
A. Drive Shots B. Smash C. Clear Shots D. Drop Shots

8. What is the most common shot in Badminton?

A. Drive Shots B. Smash C. Clear Shots D. Drop Shots

9. All are examples of health benefits of badminton except?

A. increases the risk of death B. helps in weight loss
C. increases lung capacity D. strengthens the bone

10. A Skill in badminton that refer to a swing motion of the racket arm.
A. Stroke B. Footwork C. Service D. Stance

LESSON
Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. The "need to do
something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology.
It is also an act of making something for the second time, or refreshment of the mind,
body or spirit through play and relaxation. Recreational activities are often done for
enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun".

Recreational activities are held during one’s free time. The main objective is to relate
all the different aspects of life that is the: physical, mental, social emotional and even
spiritual aspects of an individual. All activities are held with satisfaction and
enjoyment, though each activity is not a competition, but the skills is also important
to enjoy the game and future participation.

Moreover, recreational activities can be instruments for developing physical health

and outlets for self-expression and creativity. They serve as means for developing
character and possible clinical applications to individuals with chronic pain and
health impairments.

CONCEPT AND IMPORTANCE OF RECREATION

Recreation is important for a person to engage in an activity that relieves day-to-day

tension. It is for everybody, for the universal need of people.

Characteristics of Recreation

1. It occurs in an unobligated time. Activities are done during leisure or free time.
2. It has no simple form. It includes a variety of forms and may be found in various
settings.
3. It involves activity. Individual actively participate in different activities.
 4. It is determined by motivation. The kind of recreation and an individual engages
in, are the determined by his or her own interest.
5. It involves voluntary participation. Individual engaging in recreation have freedom
to choose the activities which they wish to take part in.
6. It is universally sought and participated. People from all walks of life, young , old,
rich and poor generally engage in some recreational activities .
7. It has buy-products. Personal development intellectual, physical, social growth,
and better health are the rewards of recreation.
8. It gives satisfaction. The main objectives of recreation are enjoyment and
satisfaction. If these objectives are achieved, there will be feeling of fulfillment within
us.

The following are the best times of recreation:

1. Weekends
2. Holidays
3. Special occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays

IMPORTANCE OF RECREATION

1. Physical health. A large part of recreation is physical in nature, like some forms
of games, and dances that are essential to physical fitness.
2. Psychological health. Leisure and recreation can relax and recharge the overwork
of an individual.
3. Social well-being. Recreation can be a source of happiness and satisfaction. A
happy person can easily adjust to his or her peers, subordinates and superiors. As
a social force, recreation is a means of establishing unity among individuals. It
develops as a well-rounded personality. It also helps restrain or control delinquency,
lessen (if not totally eliminated) the problems of the community disorganization, and
offers varied opportunities for better relation.
4. Emotional stability. People who balance work and recreation find their life fulfilling
and their existence meaningful.
5. Occupational. Recreational activities usually translate into monetary benefits for
people engaged in business. Amusement parks, internet cafes, gyms and arcades
are examples of business that profit from recreational activities.

SCOPE OF RECREATION

1. GAMES AND SPORTS – Board Games - scrabble, chess, dominoes, card games,
sunka etc. Sports: team sports (Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Baseball etc.);
individual/dual (badminton, bowling, table tennis, lawn tennis etc.)
2. MUSIC ACTIVITY – Listening to music  Karaoke Singing/ Videoke Singing 
Playing Musical Instrument.
3. TECHNOLOGY-BASED ARTS and ACTIVITIES  movie making, video editing,
digital designing, vlogging, etc.  Computer/virtual Games
4. FITNESS ACTIVITIES  Fitness Walking, Jogging, Biking, Swimming  Aerobic
Exercises (i.e. Taebo, Zumba, Yoga)
5. ARTS AND CRAFTS  Drawing/Painting/ Cross-stitching  Sculpture  Cooking
6. NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES  Mountaineering: Camping, Hiking,
Mountain climbing  going to Parks  Nature and road tripping  Swimming and
other aquatics
7. SPECIAL EVENTS  Attending social activities/parties  dining out, going to
disco/ clubbing
8. MENTAL, LINGUISTICS AND LITERARY ACTIVITIES  Reading Books/Pocket
Books/Magazines/Newspapers/Comics  Writing poems/stories and other creative
writing activities.

Badminton:

Badminton is a wholesome recreational activity enjoyed by both young and old and
both sexes alike. The object of the game: is to pass the shuttle over the net and keeps
it from touching the ground.

Before playing the said activity, we must remember to prepare the following:

I. EQUIPMENT

a. Racket
-Racket is one of the most important tools a player has in the game. It is much
lighter than any other sports racket because of its material such carbon fiber
and aluminum.
-Parts of the racket includes: the head, throat, shaft and handle with a
maximum length of 27.77 inches and a width of 9 inches.

b. Shuttlecock
-The shuttlecock- also referred to as a “shuttle”, “bird” or“birdie”, acts
similarly to a ball in other racket sports. However, the design of the birdie
creates more drag as it is propelled through the air due to its feathered shape.
-It is made up of a cone shape with a hard cork at its tip; can be made from a
variety of materials -- more expensive models are made from feathers, and less
expensive are made from plastic feathers.
-It has 16 feathers attached to the base (cork) and the length of the feathers
range between 2.44 and 2.75 inches.
c. Net
-Net divides the badminton court into two sides. It is placed lower than
volleyball net at five feet and one inch (5.1”) high on the sides and five feet
high in the center (5.0”). The length may vary depending on whether doubles
or singles are playing, with singles reaching 17 feet and doubles reaching 22
feet.
-30 inches wide with a 3-inch white tape doubled over the top.

d. Court
-The court measures 44 feet long by 17 feet wide for singles and 44 feet long
by 20 feet wide if playing doubles. If the facility is indoors, there needs to be
enough height for the shuttlecock to be able to float across the net without
hitting the ceiling. This height will vary depending on the strength of the
players.
e. The Posts
-The posts are 1.55m high from the surface of the court and remain vertical
when the net is strained.
-It is placed on the double side lines irrespective of whether singles or doubles
is played.
-Supports must not extend into the court beyond the side lines.

II. HEALTH BENEFITS OF PLAYING BADMINTON

Badminton is fun and easy to play with or without a court. Here are the Health
benefits one can claim from playing the game:

1. Improves muscle strength

-One among the important benefits of playing badminton is that it boosts up
the muscle strength making you strong and fit. The continues movements
from here to there build up muscle mass, as well as tone them up into perfect
structure. It boosts up the core muscles, calves, quads and hamstrings.
2. Improves heart functioning
-Continues movements and hits in badminton strengthen the heart muscles.
It also improves the blood flow through our veins and pumps the heart up. It
decreases the cholesterol level and reduces the risk of heart attacks or strokes.
3. It helps reduce stress
-The vibrant game of badminton is a healthy habit toward-off your stress
hormones. By practicing badminton as a daily sport our body reduces the
stress hormones and boosts up the happy hormones leaving you happy and
alive.
4. Improves flexibility
-The backhand and forehand smashing needs high flexibility. By making it a
habit our muscles become flexible and strong. Flexibility of muscles helps you
maintain a healthy smart life.
5. Boost your metabolism rate
-Badminton is an active sport which sweats you out from tip to toe and boost
good metabolism. The natural sweating of our body burns up the calories and
removes toxin inside out and hence helps in weight loss. Increased metabolic
rate maintains your physique and keeps you fit and firm.
6. Strengthen your bone
-Having a healthy badminton match everyday reduces the risk of bone
fractures. The back and forth movements of hands, legs and arms, develops
calcium matrix in your bones strengthening the bones within.
7. Improves mental agility
-Apart from physical benefits, mental benefits of badminton are more striking
and interesting. The tiny white birdie may deceive you with its meek look but
moves like a swift, fast and furious that requires a player to focus on the fast
moving birdie which increases the level of concentration and mental
activeness.
8. Helps in social being
-Badminton is a game of two or four members and not a single sole play. It‟s
a healthy competition between two members, you either win or lose, but you‟ll
always maintain a good social relationship.
-Since it is an outdoor game which can be played as a fun time pass with your
family or friends, it connects people and add spice to their relationship, rather
than drowning into the digital world.
9. Helps in weight loss
-Playing Badminton put up a healthy habit of burning up your calories by
sweating off with a badminton match. It helps in controlling your weight and
maintains the body balance thereby. Burning up calories thus boosts up the
metabolic rate leaving as healthy and fit.
10. Decreases the risk of diabetes
-A badminton play sweats you up a lot which decreases the diabetics inside
us. It tames the production of sugar by liver and decreases fasting blood sugar.
Now have your favorite sweet with a whole heart, because you suffice the gap
with a healthy habit.
11. Reduce the risk of death
-Badminton may seem to be a mere sport activity but the benefit of badminton
is extremely far reaching and eternal. It’s been found that since badminton
increases the heart rate and reduces breathlessness, the risk of death for a
regular player is 23% in 20 years. To add to it as token of gift for your hard
work it rewards you with at least 2 years of extra life compared to the normal.
12. Increases your lung capacity
-A regular badminton match increases your lung capacity. The lung capacity
of a badminton player is higher compared to a normal person. It is our Adrenal
hormones which indirectly affects the respiratory system.
13. Health is nothing without Brain
-Most of the physical benefits are obvious and predictable. A tight badminton
match produces endorphin, a neurotransmitter which makes your brain feel
good and happy.
14. Boost Mental alertness
-Badminton is a strategically play. It needs plans on where to shot, how to
serve, what kind of smash, when to return, everything is a pre-planned
process, an understanding between you, your brain and senses. Thus, it
wakes up your snoozed brain and forces it to work. This will obviously makes
you a smart tricky lad.
15. Increases your reflex action
-Being a quick sport, it requires lightening reflexes from one to other both
physically and mentally. Physically you have to switch from one to other
within count of seconds, while mentally you have to reflex back to the shots
ideally and accordingly. These quick reflexes enhance the way you think and
live a daily life too.
III. BASIC SKILLS USED IN PLAYING BADMINTON

Playing Badminton requires you to learn the basic skills. These skills are vital from
the start or else you will develop bad habits or bad basics. Learning the basics and
playing badminton correctly will result to a more fun and enjoyable game.

A. GRIP- learning how to hold the racket is essential in playing badminton. Correct
gripping will allow you to have a strong shots and control of the shuttle.

Kinds of Gripping

Below are the different kinds of gripping a badminton racket; the most common are
the forehand and backhand grip. Still, you may use other kind of gripping that you
find comfortable such as: panhandle, thumb, partial panhandle, neutral and bevel.

1. Forehand Grip
The forehand grip is mainly used for forehand overhead shots. It’s an easy grip
to learn, and also provides a useful reference point for learning the other grips.
2. Backhand Grip
Often we need a less extreme version of a thumb grip. I call it a backhand grip,
because that’s the most common name. You could also call it a partial or
moderate thumb grip.
3. Panhandle Grip
The panhandle grip is mainly used for forehand shots in front of your body. That
means it’s useful for many forehands in the midcourt or at the net, but not in
the rear court.
4. Thumb Grip
The thumb grip is like the backhand version of a panhandle grip. It’s mainly used
for backhands where the shuttle is in front of you. That means it’s useful for
many backhands in the midcourt or at the net, but not in the rear court.
5. Partial Panhandle Grip
A grip that is somewhere between forehand and panhandle is called a partial
panhandle grip. You could also call it a moderate panhandle, as opposed to a full
or extreme panhandle.
6. Neutral Grip
The neutral grip is mainly used in between shots, as it helps you change quickly
to other grips. It can also be used for hitting certain shots.
7. Bevel Grip
The bevel grip is mainly used for backhands in the rear court, such as clears or
drop shots.

B. Basic Strokes – a stroke refer to a swing motion of your racket arm. It is not a
badminton shot. However, you’ll need to perform these strokes to hit certain
shots.

Strokes are important foundation of playing badminton. Progress is not

guarantee without proper knowledge of badminton strokes. The power of any
badminton shot comes from how well you perform your strokes.
 A beginner should first learn how to perform the correct strokes. The basic
strokes are the following:

1. Overhead forehand stroke

The most common type of stroke we see,
the first to learn.
2. Overhead backhand stroke
Peoples‟ main weakness
3. Underarm forehand stroke
A low shot on the forehand side
4. Underarm backhand stroke
A low shot on the backhand side

C. Serve – A badminton rally starts with the serve and learning the correct
techniques to deliver good serves will definitely give you an edge over your
opponent right from the start of the rally.

Four Types of Service

These are the four main types of services in badminton and most can be
executed with either your forehand or backhand.

1. Low Serve
Is almost a gentle tap over the net with the shuttle, with the aim of flying just
over the net, yet falling just over the front line of the opponent to do an
outright smash or net kill. Opponents’ service court. It must not be too high
or predictable; otherwise it would be easy for you.
2. High Serve
-Is a powerful strike upwards with the shuttle that aims to travel a great
distance upwards and fall deep at the rear end of the court.
-Is a strong serve and popularly used by beginners.
3. Flick Serve
-Is also played upwards but at a much lesser altitude.
-It is most common for players to use their backhand to execute the flick
serve and the trajectory is lower as this grip has less power.
4. Drive Serve
-An attacking serve that is used by top badminton players. The idea is to hit
the shuttle directly at the opponent, limiting their return options and
catching them off guard, winning you easy points.
-It's a good change of pace but it is also risky as if your opponent is prepared,
he could just smash the shuttlecock back at you.
D. Foot work – Good footwork enables a player to reach the shuttle in a fastest and
shortest time possible but in a more graceful and effortless manner. Mastery of
proper footwork will benefits you as a player, as it:

1. Conserves strength by reducing unnecessary steps

2. Provides sufficient reaction time for the next incoming shot; and
3. Increases your speed.

Three Points to follow in order to Improve Badminton Footwork:

1. Position on the court - always return to base after hitting the shuttle. By doing so,
you will have sufficient time to react to the next oncoming shuttle.
2. Maintain stable posture and balance- by placing more of your body weight on your
stronger leg and make it your anchoring foot to the ground. Keep the other foot
nimble so that you can stretch and reach the shuttle wherever it goes. You will find
it easy to return to neutral position without losing your balance and expending too
much energy by doing so.
3. Be light and nimble and learn how to jump- Being light and nimble on your feet
can increase your speed; adding bounce to your footwork, will able you to respond
faster to an oncoming shuttle, particularly the high shots. While, jumps are
especially useful for smashes as this will give you a good angle for attack and in
retrieving a high shots.

Hence, without proper footwork, powerful and skillful badminton strokes and
smashes will be useless.

Other tips for proper footwork:

-Always remember the base (starting point).
-Move only 2-3 steps backwards.
-Shuffle only 1 step sideward.
-Move only 2-3 steps front.

IV. Proper Etiquette and Safety Use of Badminton Facilities and Equipment

Out of respect for the person who owns or funded the facilities and equipment, proper
etiquette should be observed and practiced. Specifically, if you are using them, it is
just but right to handle them properly. If facilities and equipment are cared and used
well, they will last longer, others will benefit from its use, and also ensures the safety
of those who use them. Therefore, the risks in using them are minimized.

Safety/Etiquette

Before the game:

-Take a warm-up and stretching exercises- to avoid muscle and joint injuries.
-Wear appropriate attire and footwear for comfort and safety.
-Clear the playing area/court; it must be free from water, stones and sharp object to
avoid injuries.
-Take small quantities of water or isotonic sports drinks both before play and at
intervals during play.
-Have a towel ready and wipe yourself in between rallies or sets.
-Agree on the boundaries and determine who will serve first and the receiver.
-Disinfect your racket before using them
During the game:
-Keep a firm grip on the racket.
-Be careful not to hit your partner with the racket.
-Keep your racket head up so that you can intercept any shuttle which is coming
towards your face and avoid eye injury.
-Stay in your own court to avoid the possibility of collision with other players.
-Stop play if other players enter your court.
-Wait until there is a stop in the action to retrieve a bird from another court.
-Be aware of the walls and the net posts.
-Players call their own lines; replay the point if in doubt.
-Do not wear face mask during the game to avoid catching your breath.
-Do not sneeze on the shuttle cock.
-Refrain from spitting on the floor during the activity.

After the game:

-No shaking of hands after the game; tap each other’s racket instead, as a sign of
sportsmanship.
-Have a cool-down and relaxation exercise.
-Avoid lying down after the play.
-Wash your hands before and after each play, especially if you touched surfaces in
the badminton court. Apply the 20-second rule when washing your hands, and if you
have a hand sanitizer or alcohol available, keep it on your person as much as you
can.

ACTIVITIES

REFLECTION: Write your answers in one whole sheet of paper. Complete the
statement below. (Minimum of two (2) sentences)
a. At the end of the lesson I have learned: __________________________
b. I enjoyed playing the game badminton because: _______________________
c. Out of the many skills, what skill do you consider difficult to master and why?
d. As a newbie, how will you improve your skill/s that will maximize your
participation in playing Badminton?
e. Why is it necessary to observe proper etiquette and safety precautions when you
are playing Badminton?
POST - TEST

Directions: True or False. Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE if otherwise.
_______1. Recreation is an activity done during free time, purposely for pleasure or
fun and enjoyment.
_______2. The best time to engage in recreational activity is during working hours.
_______3. Engaging to recreational activities eventually does not divert one’s mind
from the many worries he/she is facing.
_______4. People who balance their time from work and recreation find their life
fulfilling and meaningful.
_______5. Arts and craft, technology-based arts, and mountaineering does not fall
under the scope of recreational activity.
_______6. Recreational activity does not involve voluntary participation.
_______7. Stance is a position that refers to preparing the body to receive any kind of
stroke.
_______8. The easiest and the common stroke performed in badminton is Drive shot.
_______9.At the beginning of the game, the server serves first from the left service
court.
______10. In playing Badminton, one of the best attitudes as a player is to respect
your opponent, Technical officials, and the rules of the game.
______11. Mastery of footwork increases one’s speed.
______12. If the score is odd, the server must serve on the Left service court.
______13. If the score is even, the server must serve on the center court.
______14. In badminton “LOVE” means point.
______15. A badminton match consists of the best of 3 games of 25 points per set.