Q3: Nature and Background of Outdoor Recreation Flashcards
Recreation is derived from the Latin word ____________ which means to be refreshed.
recreare
These activities depend on one’s interest, pursuits and needs which may be reflective of one’s beliefs and level of gratification.
recreation activities
It is an activity that requires a lot of energy and movement.
active recreation
It is an activity that involves limited physical exertion.
passive recreation
It is an activity that can be done inside a house, building, or enclosed area.
indoor recreation
It is an activity that is carried out in the field or outside space.
outdoor recreation
A space outside an enclosed area.
outdoors
It includes natural environment and resources which comprises the land, water, wildlife, vegetation, open space and scenery.
outdoors
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
The three parts that divides a day (Jensen, 2006)
- Existence time
- Subsistence time
- Free time
Time spent for biological needs
existence time
It refers to the hours spent for economic purposes
subsistence time
It refers to all the remaining time after
free time
Physical health benefits of outdoor recreation
- prevents a person from having a sedentary life.
Psycho-emotional health benefits of outdoor recreation
- Helps people to rest, relax, de-stress or unwind, and feel revitalized.
- Improves self-esteem, confidence, and creativity.
- Contribute to one’s personal and spiritual growth.
