Nature and
Background of
Outdoor
Recreation
PREPARED BY: HYACINTH RAE ARANAS - LIPAT
Outdoor Recreation
done during vacation or
school break
 they want to have fun
 done outdoors with nature
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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.
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NO classes --------- Free Time ----------------- but sometimes lack of
time
Kinds of Time
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Existence Time – time spent for your biological needs like
having a meal, sleeping and other personal care
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Subsistence Time – hours spent for economic purposes such
as going to work, chores and school work.
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Free time – the remaining time ; one decides to spend the
free time varies from person to person; time for busy people
to relax and rejuvenate
RECREATION
from Latin word “recreare” which means to be
refreshed.
- Choices of recreation vary from one person to
person.
- What makes one happy may not be so for others.
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Recreational activities depend
on one’s interests , pursuits, and
needs which may be reflective of
one’s beliefs and level of
gratification.
For example a natural park
may serve as a bonding
pace for a family, a great
fitness area for a jogger and
a place to commune with
nature / meditate for others.
Reasons for doing outdoor activities
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Personal satisfaction and enjoyment
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A time a way from the day to day routine
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Getting in touch with nature
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For personal pursuit like photography, collecting sea shells ,
reaching the top of Mt. Apo, conquering the rapids of
Cagayan River or attaining fitness level.
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Some use it for environmental education such as birdwatching , plant-naming, etc.
People engage in recreational
activity for their own sake, voluntarily
and of their own choice.
LAND
WATER
AIR
Mountaineering
Swimming
Parasailing
Trekking/ Hiking
Camping
Backpacking
Picnic
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Snorkeling
Diving
Surfing
Kayaking
Bamboo Rafting
Fishing
Skydiving
Paragliding
BENEFITS of recreational activities
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it’s more than just having fun
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Fresh air and amazing sight of nature
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Positive effects on the general wellness of a person
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Prevents you from having a sedentary life; allows people to move more
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Great distraction from gadgets
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Makes heart pumping and muscles work
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Promote cardiovascular and muscular fitness
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Improve function of your immune system
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Reduced obesity, risk of disease, increased life expectancy
BENEFITS of recreational activities
- positively distracting a stressed mind and calming it down
- Reduce stress and prevents some cases of depression and anxiety
- Improves self-esteem and creativity; sense of feeling good of
achieving a goal like learning a new skill or reaching the top of a
mountain
- Contribute to one’s personal and spiritual growth
- Discover one’s inner spirit and send of self, creating new nehaviors
and identity
- Contributes to satisfaction in life and makes life happier
BENEFITS of recreational activities
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Way for family to become closer; family-bonding activity
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Meet and interact with others of the same passion and interests
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Participating in a team will help form lasting friendship and develop a community
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Promotes stewardship; realize the great things nature provides to mankind
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Increase knowledge and appreciation helps them to understand how personal
actions can affect the environment
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Connection with nature and motivation to take care of the environment and
advocate for its preservation
BENEFITS of recreational activities
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A relaxed body and mind tend to be more productive at
work
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“It’s more fun in the Philippine!” - Department of Tourism
slogan; ecotourism activities, offers job opportunities,
encourage more tourists to visit our country
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Can stir up spiritual values, being one with nature brings
certain calmness within a person, it strengthens an
individual a sit heals , rejuvenates and soothes the body
and soul