INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR RECREATION

Question 1

Recreation is derived from the latin word ____________ which means to be refreshed.

Answer 1

recreare

Question 2

A day can be divided into three parts according to ___________________________

Answer 2

Clayne R. Jensen (2006)

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 2

Three parts of a day…

Answer 2

Existence time
Subsistence time
Free time

Question 2

What are the different
outdoor recreational
Activities?

Answer 2

Land
Water
Air

Question 2

Is time spent for biological needs

Answer 2

Existence time

Question 2

Refers to the hours spent for economic purposes

Answer 2

Subsistence time

Question 3

Is all the remaining time after

Answer 3

Free time

Question 4

Outdoor Recreational Activities on Land

Answer 4

MOUNTAINEERING
HIKING/TREKKING
CAMPING
PICNIC
BIRD-WATCHING
MOUNTAIN BIKING
ROCK CLIMBING

Question 5

Outdoor Recreational Activities on Water

Answer 5

SNORKELING
SCUBA DIVING
SURFING
CANOEING
KAYAKING SAILING
FISHING
BAMBOO RAFTING

Question 6

What are the benefits of outdoor
recreational Activities?

Answer 6

Physical Health Benefits
Psycho-Emotional Benefits
Social Benefits
Spiritual Benefits

Question 7

Outdoor Recreational Activities on Air

Answer 7

PARAGLIDING
PARASAILING
SKYDIVING

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

Spiritual Benefits

Question 9

Being outdoors prevents
a person from having a
sedentary life. It allows
people to move,
whether by walking,
running, swimming,
biking, paddling, etc.

Answer 9

Physical Health Benefits

Question 10

Engaging in outdoor
recreational activities
helps people to rest,
relax, de-stress or
unwind, and feel
revitalized

Answer 10

Psycho-Emotional Benefits

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Social Benefits

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

Physical Health Benefits

Question 13

Being outdoors also
improves our self esteem, confidence, and
creativity.

Answer 13

Psycho-Emotional Benefits

Question 14

It has been established earlier that outdoor ______________ is an interaction between man
and nature. The interaction should come with care and respect.

Answer 14

recreation

Question 15

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

Answer 15

“Leave No Trace Seven Principles”

Question 16

“Leave No Trace Seven Principles”

Answer 16

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