Water for Recreation
Tan Huey Ning
Curriculum Development Centre
Ministry of Education Malaysia
What is Recreation?
Use of time in a non-profitable way
(not designed for financial gain)
A refreshment of one’s body or mind
Refreshing and diverting
Active and passive
“If protected areas are to be meaningful to
and valued by society, they must relate to
the full spectrum of human values by
embracing a holistic approach
to management.”
- Harmon and Putney (2003)
Water for Recreation
It has become an integral part of meeting society’s recreational needs and benefits health and well-being
Where you live and what you do can affect your health
The air we breathe, the water we drink, the land on which
we live and grow food and how much exercise we get
are all vital to our health and well-being
Places such as reservoirs, natural lakes, and streams
must be managed to prevent overuse and degradation
Integration of “Recreation” in HVWSHE
LOVE
RIGHT CONDUCT
TRUTH
PEACE
NON - VIOLENCE
Examples of Activities
Swimming
Canoeing
Boating
Fishing
Snorkelling
Diving
Water – ski
White – water rafting
What can you gather from this picture on HVWSHE?