The primary objective of this study was to determine the relationship of grade 10 students' motivation and holistic development through recreational activities. The research focused on evaluating the student’s health benefits derived from these activities, such as improved endurance, muscle toning, balance, coordination, weight management, and mobility. Additionally, it assessed the level of holistic development in terms of physical growth, mental strength, motor skills, personality shaping, discipline, and team skills. The study also aimed to examine the extent of students' intrinsic and extrinsic recreational motivation and to analyze the significant relationships between health benefits on holistic development, and motivation. A descriptive survey design was employed, utilizing Slovin's formula, stratified random sampling, and a Likert scale-based self-made survey questionnaire. The respondents included 368 grade 10 students from the Division of San Pedro, Laguna. Data analysis involved the use of mean, standard deviation, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient to identify key correlations. Findings indicated that students believed recreational activities improved their health and well-being, particularly in mobility, endurance, muscle tone, and weight control rated high, and balance and coordination rated very high. In terms of holistic development, physical development and mental strength were rated high, while motor skills, personality shaping, discipline, and team skills were rated very high. Intrinsic indicated a very high rating while extrinsic motivations were rated high, clarifying the reasons behind students' participation in recreational activities. A significant relationship was found between perceived health benefits and both holistic development and recreational motivation. In conclusion, the study demonstrated a significant relationship between students' perceived health benefits from recreational activities and their motivation to participate, indicating that health benefits are a key driver of recreational involvement. Educational institutions should leverage both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors to foster a balanced and holistic approach to students' growth, promoting mental, emotional, and physical health through recreational activities. Therefore, both hypotheses stated were rejected. The following recommendations were made from the conclusions drawn from the data that school Heads, policymakers, and program planners may design strategies, adopt a comprehensive approach to promote students' holistic development and incentives that cater to different motivational needs, ultimately enhancing students' overall engagement and satisfaction with recreational pursuits connected to Department of Education programs. Teachers may maximize the activities, facilities to meet the potential capacity of students. Create more campus-based sports clubs handle the student in passionate way each activity. Students can participate in and enjoy the leisure activities connected to Department of Education programs.