PATHFIT 4 Flashcards
is the most common and usual way of having a rest or having fun on a vacation
Outdoor activity/ 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.
Outdoor recreation
Reasons People Engage in Outdoor Recreational Activity
*for personal satisfaction and enjoyment
*to be in touch with nature
*for personal pursuit such as photography, collecting sea shells, reaching the top of Mt. Apo,
*part of outdoor or environmental education, such as bird watching, plant naming, etc.
Reasons People Engage in Outdoor Recreational Activity
people engage in outdoor recreation for their own sake and pleasure, voluntarily, and of their own choice
island of the Philippines
7,107 islands
Land
Mountaineering
Trekking/ Hiking
camping
backpacking
picnic
bird-watch
mountain biking
orienteering
Canyoneering
Rock Climbing
Water
Swimming
Snorkeling
Diving
Surfing
Canoeing
Kayaking
Sailing
Fishing
Bamboo Rafting
Air
Parasailing
Skydiving
Paragliding
BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
- Physical Health
- Psycho-Emotional Benefits
- Social Benefits
- Economic Benefits
CHARACTERISTICS OF RECREATION
- IT OCCURS IN AN UNOBLIGATED TIME.
- IT HAS NO SIMPLE FORM
- IT INVOLVES ACTIVITY
- IT IS DETERMINED BY MOTIVATION
- IT INVOLVES VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
- IT IS UNIVERSALLY SOUGHT AND PRACTICED
- IT HAS BY-PRODUCTS
- IT GIVES SATISFACTION
- is the time spent for biological needs like having meal, sleeping and other personal care.
- Existence Time
refers to the hours spent for economic purposes such as going to work, chores, and for students the hours spent in school and school work.
- Subsistence Time
- refers to the remaining time
- Free Time
created and administered by the national/ local government for public use. Example are local senior citizens’ center which offer ballroom dancing lessons.
- PUBLIC OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
supported primarily by private funds which render community services; they are non-exclusive groups which extend recreational opportunities even to non-members.
Example: YMCA
YMCA
Catholic Youth Organizations
Boy’s Club
Girls Scout and Boy Scout
- VOLUNTARY AGENCIES
these comprise the innumerable clubs and associations organized primarily for the benefit of their members and in which membership is on a selective basis.
a. Business and Industry
b. Hospital
c. Church
d. Sports Organization
- PRIVATE AGENCIES
these include many business organizations which cater to the public demand for leisure and for the agencies’ own profit.
a. Radio, records, television, and musical instruments
b. Theaters and movie houses
c. Amusement centers like carnivals and fun centers
- COMMERCIAL AGENCIES
SCOPE OF RECREATION
- Games and Sports
- Music Activities
- Technology based activities
- Fitness Activities
- Arts and Crafts Activities
- Nature and outdoor activities
- Special Events
- Mental, Linguistic, and Literary Activities
- Cultural Activities
- Miscellaneous Hobbies
Physical activities done in outdoor activities/ recreation have positive impact on the health of the person. Many people have documented the benefits of staying active include reduced obesity, reduced risk disease, enhance immune system, and increased life expectancy
- Physical Health
Outdoor activities contributes to one’s personal and spiritual growth. It allows an individual to discover his/her inner spirit and sense of self, creating new behaviors and identity
- Psycho-Emotional Benefits
People feelings and connection with nature are greatest motivation for them to care for the natural environment and advocate for its prevention.
- Social Benefits
Outdoor recreation/ activities attracts new business ideas and facilities to a region which boots sales rate and increases taxable revenue. Similarly, they provide health benefits that increase productivity and reduce government costs.
- Economic Benefits
