The document discusses outdoor recreational activities. It defines recreational activity as organized activities done during free time involving interaction with nature. Some examples of land, water and air activities are listed. The benefits of outdoor recreation include improved physical and mental health as well as social and economic benefits. When participating in outdoor activities, it is important to respect nature, have proper equipment and attire, and follow principles like leaving no trace.
The document discusses outdoor recreational activities. It defines recreational activity as organized activities done during free time involving interaction with nature. Some examples of land, water and air activities are listed. The benefits of outdoor recreation include improved physical and mental health as well as social and economic benefits. When participating in outdoor activities, it is important to respect nature, have proper equipment and attire, and follow principles like leaving no trace.
The document discusses outdoor recreational activities. It defines recreational activity as organized activities done during free time involving interaction with nature. Some examples of land, water and air activities are listed. The benefits of outdoor recreation include improved physical and mental health as well as social and economic benefits. When participating in outdoor activities, it is important to respect nature, have proper equipment and attire, and follow principles like leaving no trace.
The document discusses outdoor recreational activities. It defines recreational activity as organized activities done during free time involving interaction with nature. Some examples of land, water and air activities are listed. The benefits of outdoor recreation include improved physical and mental health as well as social and economic benefits. When participating in outdoor activities, it is important to respect nature, have proper equipment and attire, and follow principles like leaving no trace.
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1.When do people engage in these activities?
2.Why do they engage in these activities?
3.Where do they perform such activities? RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY 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. 1. RECREATION is derived from the Latin word “recreare” which means to be refreshed. Persons may vary their types of activities. Hence, recreation activities greatly depend on one’s interest, pursuits and needs as a reflection of one’s self. 2. LAND WATER AIR Mountaineering Swimming Parasailing Trekking / Hiking Snorkeling Skydiving Camping Diving Paragliding Backpacking Surfing Parachuting Picnic Canoeing Bird- watching Kayaking Mountain Biking Whitewater Rafting Orienteering Sailing Canyoneering Fishing Rock Climbing Bamboo Rafting Different Outdoor Recreational Activities 3. BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR RECREATION Fun & Pleasure Health & Wellness Better quality of life 4. PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL BENEFITS SOCIAL BENEFITS ECONOMIC BENEFITS SPIRITUAL BENEFITS 5. What are the things to determine when participating an outdoor activity? Take care & respect the nature. Have a healthy body and mind. Respect your playmates / colleagues. Have a proper attire for different activities. Prepare materials for outdoor use. 6. THE LEAVE NO TRACE 7 PRINCIPLES 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 Wildlife 7. Be considerate of other visitors ♥ Recreational activities are held during one’s leisure. ♥ Their objectives are to revitalize all the different aspects of life. ♥ Each activity is not a competition, but skill is also given importance. ♥ All activities are held for self-satisfaction and enjoyment. ♥ Recreation is a mean of relaxing the mind and the body. ♥ Recreational activity helps a person reduce stress. ♥ Recreation is the use of time in a creative way, and in many ways, a therapeutic refreshment of one’s body or mind. ♥ The following are the best times for creation: 1. weekends 2. Holiday 3. Special occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays ♥ Recreation can become an organized activity of local governments ♥ Without recreation, like would be unbearable, unsatisfying, and unbalanced. ♥ It opens the road to opportunities for self-discovery, self-expression, and creativity.