NATURE AND BACKGROUND OF OUTDOOR RECREATION Flashcards
A space outside an enclosed area
Includes the natural environment and resources which comprises the land, water, wildlife, vegetation, open space, and scenery
OUTDOOR
From Latin word recreare
“to be refreshed”
An organized activities done during one’ free time for his/her own personal reasons, where an interaction between man and an element of nature is present
OUTDOOR RECREATION
REASONS WHY ENGAGE OUTDOOR
RECREATION ACTIVITY
- Personal satisfaction and enjoyment
- To be in touch with nature, which they rarely have the chance to dod, especially for those who reside in highly urbanized areas
- Many do it for personal pursuit such as photography
- Whatever reason there may be, people engage in outdoor recreation for their own sake and pleasure, voluntarily, and for their own choice
with safety equipment (no pathway)
Mountaineering
with pathway, w/o equipment
Hiking
more on falls/water
Trekking
BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR RECREATION (5)
P P S E S
Physical - Psycho-emotional - Social - Economic - Spiritual
- Allows people to move, whether by walking, running, swimming, etc
- Movements expend energy, promote cardiovascula and muscular fitness, and improve the function of the immune system
what BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR
RECREATION
Physical
- Rest, relax, de-stress or unwind, feel; revitalized
- Improves self-esteem, confidence, and creativity
- Contribute to a person’s personal and spiritual growth
what BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR
RECREATION
Psycho-emotional
- For families to become closer through family-bonding activities
- To interact with others who share the same passion for outdoor recreation
what BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR
RECREATION
Social
- People who have a relaxed body and mind tend to be more productive at work, translating into efficiency at the workplace
- Ecotourism creates jobs and other economic activities which can contribute to economic growth
what BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR
RECREATION
Economic
- Being one with nature brings certain calmness within a person
- Strengthen an individual as iy heals, rejuvenates, and soothes the body and soul
what BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR
RECREATION
Spiritual
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
a. Check if the planned activity is permitted
b. Know the guidelines, rules, safety procedures they have set
c. Prepare the needed equipment for the activity
what principle
Plan Ahead and Prepare
a. Walk, run, bike, or camp on durable surfaces like established tracks, rock, gravel, and dry grasses
b. Avoid walking on soft surfaces like plants. You might be trampling on a young tree/ pasture and this will cause vegetation damage
what principle
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
a. “Pack it in, pack it out”— everything you bought should be brought back with you including left-over food/ fruit peel. Nothing should be left
b. When camping, cat holes are dug (6-8 inches deep) for human waste and covered just the same with soil and weeds or leaves on top
what principle
Dispose of Waste Properly
a. Do not touch archeological structures and other heritage artifacts
b. Leave nature as you found them. Do not take any plant, rock or marine animal with you
Leave What You Find
a. Use lightweight stove for cooking; campfires can cause lasting impacts
b. If fires are permitted, use fire rings or mound fires that are already set up
c. Keep fires small and use only sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand
what principle
Minimize Campfire Impacts
a. Observe wild animals from a distance and they should be avoided during sensitive times (mating, nesting, resting their young)
b. Do not feed wild animals or birds as it is not theur natural food. The food might damage their health/ alter natural behaviors and even expose them to predators
what principle
Respect Wildlife
a. Respect people who live and work in the countryside
b. Respect other visitors and let them have a momentous experience as well
what principle
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
GIVE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES in water
Swimming
Snorkling
Surfing
Canoeing
Kayaking
Fishing
GIVE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES in Air
Parasailing
Skydiving
Paragliding
GIVE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES in Land
Mountaineering
Hiking
Camping
Backpacking
Picnic
Rock Climbing