Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region III
Schools Division of San Jose del Monte City
SAPANG PALAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SEMI-FINALS IN P.E 4
DIRECTION: Choose the letter of the best fit answer in each question and put the letter in each blank before the
number.
____1. What is recreation?
a. Something fun
b. A past time, diversion, exercise or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment
c. Fun outdoor activities
d. A past time, diversion, exercise or other resource affording relation and enjoyment
____2. What is the highest mountain in the Philippines?
a. Mt. Apo b. Mt. Pinatubo c. Mt. Pulag d. Mt. Mayon
____3. Which of the following should be done first before conducting an outdoor recreation?
a. Tasking b. Budgeting c. Planning d. Condition
____4. Which of the following is NOT an outdoor recreation?
a. Chess b. Mountaineering c. Aquatics d. Parasailing
____5. Which of the following is an example of outdoor recreational activity?
a. Kayaking b. Board games c. 100m Dash d. Volleyball
For number 6-10, choose the correct answer below.
a. Economic b. Emotional c. Physical d. Spiritual e. Social
____6. Which outdoor recreational benefit strengthens an individual and the state of being one of the natures?
____7. Which outdoor recreational benefit allows people to become more productive at work?
____8. Which outdoor recreational benefit allows families to become closer?
____9. Which outdoor recreational benefit helps people rest, relax, de-stress, unwind?
____10. Which outdoor recreational benefit prevents a person from having a sedentary life?
____11. Which of the following is the Latin word for recreation?
a. Recrea b. Recreare c. Recrear d. Recreari
____12. Which of the following is a sample of “Leave No Trace Policy”?
a. Pick up plants in going home c. Feed animals you come across
b. Carry non-biodegradable materials d. Bring home with all your waste
____13. When camping, cat holes are dug ___ deep for human waste and covered just the same with soil and
weeds or leaves on top.
a. 6-8 inches b. 9-10 inches c. 11-12 inches d. 4-5 inches
____14. This is done during one’s free time for individual reasons, needs, or interest where certain interaction
takes place between man and an element of nature.
a. Indoor Recreation b. Outdoor Recreation c. Physical Activities d. Sports
____15. It is all remaining time after. How one decides to spend time varies from person to person.
a. Existence Time b. Free Time c. Subsistence Time d. Vacant
Read the given paragraph below.
Studies have shown that being close to natural environment is healthy. Aside from the fresh air and the
amazing sight of nature, the outdoors has positive effects on the general wellness of an individual most
especially if it is done with regularity. Wellness encompasses the general state of a person (physical, social,
psycho-emotional, and spiritual) and in the end contributes to a better quality of life.
For items 16-18: Based from the given paragraph, identify the health benefits of outdoor recreation that
is being described in each of the following items. Choose your answer below.
A. Physical Health Benefits B. Psycho-Emotional Benefits C. Social Benefits D. Spiritual Benefits
____16. Being one with the nature brings certain calmness within a person. It strengthens an individual as it
heals, rejuvenates, and soothes the body and soul.
____17. Spending time outdoors also allows one to meet and interact with others who share the same passion
for outdoor recreation. Participating in a team will help from lasting friendship and develop a community.
____18. Being outdoors prevents a person from having a sedentary lifestyle. It allows people to move, whether
by walking, running, swimming, biking, paddling, etc.
____19. It is time spent for biological needs like having a meal, sleeping, and other personal care.
a Existence Time b. Free Time c. Subsistence Time d. Vacant
____20. This is a long walk on man-made roads or well-made trails in the countryside that will just take a day
or two or even less than a day.
a. Camping b. Hiking c. Orienteering d. Trekking
____21. Russell is suffering from excessive stress, how does stress affect his mental and physical health?
a. It will not affect his behavior.
b. It will not affect his mental and physical health.
c. It can lead to his muscle tension, neck and back pain.
d. It will improve his mood and help his curtail unhealthy habits.
____22. The following are barriers to physical activities participation and one’s diet, EXCEPT ____.
a. Lack of interest b. Shortness of breath c. Lack of sleep d. Joint Pain
____23. Which activity involves paddling a canoe with a single-bladed paddle?
a. Floating b. Canoeing c. Butterflying d. Kayaking
____24. Which refers to the hour spent during economic purposes such as going to work, chores, and for
students, hours spent in school, and schoolwork?
a Existence Time b. Free Time c. Subsistence Time d. Vacant
____25. What activity is more challenging and often used by individuals’ physical and mental toughness?
a. Camping b. Hiking c. Orienteering d. Trekking
____26. What outdoor activity that finds various checkpoints in a pre-set course using detailed map and
compass?
a. Camping b. Orienteering c. Map Reading d. Swimming
____27. Which of the following is/are a water activity?
a. Canoeing b. Scuba diving c. Snorkeling d. All of the above
____28. Activities such as camping, hiking, orienteering, swimming, and camping are under the category of __.
a. Active recreation activities c. Indoor recreation activities
b. Outdoor recreation activities d. Recreation activities
____29. What is an outdoor recreation activity mainly for the pleasure of the climb?
a. Hiking b. Mountaineering c. Trekking d. Orienteering
____30. What is an outdoor activity of walking in beautiful natural environments on pre-chartered paths?
a. Hiking b. Mountaineering c. Trekking d. Orienteering
Read the given paragraph below
The Philippines is rich in natural resources. Despite being in a relatively small country, Philippines is
surrounded by all kinds of land formations and natural water resources. Its natural environment has so much to
offer, whether on land, on water, or even in the air. It hosts varied outdoor activities.
For items 31-35: Based on the given paragraph, identify if the given outdoor recreational activity in each
of the following item. Choose your answer below.
A. Land B. Water C. Air D. Fire
_____31. Mountain Biking
_____32. Bamboo Rafting
_____33. Orienteering
_____34. Trekking
_____35. Snorkeling
_____36. Parasailing
_____37. Paragliding
_____38. Skydiving
_____39. Camping
_____40. Kayaking
KEY TO CORRECTIONS:
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. D
7. A
8. E
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. D
13. A
14. B
15. B
16. D
17. C
18. A
19. A
20. B
21. C
22. B
23. B
24. C
25. D
26. B
27. D
28. B
29. A
30. D
31. A
32. B
33. A
34. A
35. B
36. C
37. C
38. C
39. A
40. B
