g12 lesson

1. Nature and
Background of
Outdoor Recreation

2. Recreation Is derived from the Latin
word RECREARE which
means to be refreshed.

3. Outdoor
Is a space outside an
enclosed area.

4. Outdoor
Recreation
Is organized activities done during one’s
free time for his / her own personal
reasons, where an interaction between
man and an element of nature is present.

5. Clayne R.
Jensen

6. TIME Existence Time
Subsistence Time
Free Time

7. Recreational Activity
This refers to leisure activities that
people do in their free time.

8. Recreational Activity
Active Recreation
Passive Recreation
an activity that requires a lot of energy
and movement
an activity that involves limited physical
exertion

10. BENEFITS AND VALUES CAN BE DERIVED BY ENGAGING
IN DIFFERENT RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Cours
• Improvement of physical health
• Reduce the feeling of anxiety or
depression
• Build one self-esteem
• Enhance relationship skills
• Improved focus, increase cultural
diversity
• Promote community engagement, and
develop holistic potential

11. OUTDOOR
RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITY

12. • Swimming
• Snorkeling
• Diving
• Surfing
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Whitewater Rafting
• Sailing
• Fishing
LAND
• Mountaineering
• Trekking/Hiking
• Camping
• Backpacking
• Picnic
• Bird-watching
• Mountain Biking
WATER AIR
• Parasailing
• Skydiving
• Paragliding

13. PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
• Being outdoor prevents a person
from having a sedentary life.
BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR RECREATION
PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL BENEFITS
• Engaging in outdoor recreational
activities helps people to rest, de-stress
or unwind and feel revitalized.

14. SOCIAL BENEFITS
• Outdoor activities are ways for
families to become closer.
BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR RECREATION
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
• People who have a relaxed body
and mid tend to be more productive at
work, this translates into efficiency at
the work place.

15. SPIRITUAL BENEFITS
• Positive outdoor experiences can stir
up spiritual values. Being one with
nature brings certain calmness within a
person.
BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR RECREATION

16. The "Leave No Trace Seven Principles" is a set of
universal outdoor ethics that guides one in the
activities to do with nature. It also provides the
framework for making decisions in outdoor
recreation.
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What you Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildfire
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

17. Thank you for Listening
-El Maestro