prelims Flashcards
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
Whatever reason there may be, people engage in outdoor recreation for _________ and ___________, and of their own choice.
their own sake
pleasure, voluntarily
some recreational activities we can do on air
Parasailing
Skydiving
Paragliding
some recreational activities we can do on land
Mountaineering
Trekking/ Hiking
Camping
Backpacking
Picnic
Bird-watching
Mountain Biking
Orienteering
Canyoneering
Rock Climbing
Reasons People Engage in Outdoor Recreational Activity
- Some do it for personal satisfaction and enjoyment
- Others do it to be in touch with nature,
- Many do it for personal pursuit
- Some individuals or groups do it as part of outdoor or environmental education
some recreational activities we can do on water
Swimming
Snorkeling
Diving
Surfing
Canoeing
Kayaking
White water Rafting
Sailing
Fishing
Bamboo Rafting
BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
- Physical Health
- Psycho-Emotional Benefits
- Social Benefits
- Economic Benefits
Being outdoors prevent a person from having a ___________.
sedentary life
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
According to the research of_____________________________________, that too much artificial stimulation and time spent in purely human environments can cause exhaustion and loss of vitality and health.
Katcher & Baeck, 1987 and Stilgoe, 2001
Engaging in outdoor recreational activities helps people to
rest, relax, de-stress or unwind, and feel revitalized
Research has found out that exposure to nature reduces
blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension and the production of stress hormones
Outdoor recreation promotes
stewardship
CHARACTERISTICS OF RECREATION
1.IT OCCURS IN AN UNOBLIGATED TIME
2.IT HAS NO SIMPLE FORM
3.IT INVOLVES ACTIVITY
4.IT IS DETERMINED BY MOTIVATION.
5.IT INVOLVES VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
6.IT IS UNIVERSALLY SOUGHT AND PRACTICED.
7.IT HAS BY-PRODUCTS
8.IT GIVES SATISFACTION
Outdoor recreation/ activities attracts new business ideas and facilities to a region which boots sales rate and increases ______
taxable revenue
It includes a variety of forms and may be found in various leisure.
IT HAS NO SIMPLE FORM.
Recreational activities are done during leisure
IT OCCURS IN AN UNOBLIGATED TIME
The kinds of recreation an individual engages in are determined by his or her interest.
IT IS DETERMINED BY MOTIVATION
. Individuals actively participate in different activities.
IT INVOLVES ACTIVITY
Individual engaging in recreation have the freedom to choose the activities which they wish to take part in.
IT INVOLVES VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
People from all walks of life, young, old poor and rich, generally engage in recreational activities
IT IS UNIVERSALLY SOUGHT AND PRACTICED
Personal development, intellectual, physical, social growth, and better health are the rewards of recreation, undesirable forms of recreation may contribute to the deterioration, and even to the disintegration, of one’s personality.
IT HAS BY-PRODUCTS
The main objectives of recreation are enjoyment and satisfaction. If these objectives are achieved, there will be a feeling of fulfillment within us.
IT GIVES SATISFACTION
A large part of recreation is physical in nature, like some forms of games, sports, and dances that are essential to physical fitness
PHYSICAL HEALTH.
