INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR RECREATION Flashcards
(21 cards)
Recreation is derived from the latin word ____________ which means to be refreshed.
recreare
A day can be divided into three parts according to ___________________________
Clayne R. Jensen (2006)
True or False
Recreational activities depend on one’s interest, pursuits, and needs which may be reflective
of one’s beliefs and level of gratification
True
Three parts of a day…
Existence time
Subsistence time
Free time
What are the different
outdoor recreational
Activities?
Land
Water
Air
Is time spent for biological needs
Existence time
Refers to the hours spent for economic purposes
Subsistence time
Is all the remaining time after
Free time
Outdoor Recreational Activities on Land
MOUNTAINEERING
HIKING/TREKKING
CAMPING
PICNIC
BIRD-WATCHING
MOUNTAIN BIKING
ROCK CLIMBING
Outdoor Recreational Activities on Water
SNORKELING
SCUBA DIVING
SURFING
CANOEING
KAYAKING SAILING
FISHING
BAMBOO RAFTING
What are the benefits of outdoor
recreational Activities?
Physical Health Benefits
Psycho-Emotional Benefits
Social Benefits
Spiritual Benefits
Outdoor Recreational Activities on Air
PARAGLIDING
PARASAILING
SKYDIVING
Positive outdoor experiences can stir up spiritual values. 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.
Spiritual Benefits
Being outdoors prevents
a person from having a
sedentary life. It allows
people to move,
whether by walking,
running, swimming,
biking, paddling, etc.
Physical Health Benefits
Engaging in outdoor
recreational activities
helps people to rest,
relax, de-stress or
unwind, and feel
revitalized
Psycho-Emotional Benefits
Spending time outdoors also shows one to meet and interact with others who share the same
passion for outdoor
recreation. Participating
in a team will help form
lasting friendship and
develop a community
Social Benefits
It gets their hearts pumping and their bigger muscles at work. Such movements expend their energy, promote
cardiovascular and
muscular fitness, and
improve the function of
the immune system.
Physical Health Benefits
Being outdoors also
improves our self esteem, confidence, and
creativity.
Psycho-Emotional Benefits
It has been established earlier that outdoor ______________ is an interaction between man
and nature. The interaction should come with care and respect.
recreation
The ________________________________ 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
“Leave No Trace Seven Principles”
“Leave No Trace Seven Principles”
Plan ahead and prepare
Travel and camp on durable surfaces
Dispose waste properly
Leave what you find
Minimize Campfire impacts
Respect wildlife
Be considerate of other visitors
