Physical and Outdoor Recreation

Question 1

Define physical recreation

Answer 1

Physical activity with a playful attitude in a recreational environment

Question 2

Identify some key features of physical recreation (what would it look like)

Answer 2

The focus would be on participation and not the standard of performance, taking part not winning, enjoyment and satisfaction not record breaking.

Question 3

Explain why people participate in physical recreation

Answer 3

Activities are pursued for a variety of reasons such as stress relief, health and well being, enjoyment, physical benefits, relaxation, meeting with friends etc.

Question 4

Define outdoor recreation

Answer 4

Physical activities that take place in the natural environment which are pursued for a variety of reasons and benefits

Question 5

Give some examples of natural environment

Answer 5

Up a mountain, down a river, across an ocean or coastline, through the wilderness or the air!

Question 6

Identify the benefits of outdoor recreation

Answer 6

Appreciation of natural environment
Respect for the natural environment
Gaining a sense of adventure

Question 7

Describe the key features of how physical or outdoor recreation would be organised

Answer 7

Relatively low sophistication, limited competition, limited funding, limited skill or fitness, where and when decided upon by participants.