PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH – 12

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

NATURE AND BACKGROUND OF OUTDOOR RECREATION

Background Information for Learners

Recreation is derived from the Latin word recreare which means to be refreshed. Choices
from recreation vary from one person to another. Recreational activities depends on one’s
likes/interest pursuits and needs which maybe reflective of one’s beliefs and level of enjoyment.
A park for example may serve as a bonding place for a family to hang out, a great fitness area for
joggers and Zumba dancers and a place to be with nature or a place to meditate for other people.

People engage in outdoor recreational activities for varied reasons. There are a lot of
recreational activities that are associated with Health-Related Fitness. This is important for anyone
who wants to live and attain a physical active lifestyle to support a high quality of life.

The “Leave No Trace Seven Principles” is a set of universal outdoor ethics that guides one in the
in the activities to do with nature. It also provides the framework for making decisions in outdoor
recreation. The following are the “Leave No Trace Seven Principles”.

Principle 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare

Principle 2. Travel Camp on Durable Surfaces
Principle 3. Dispose of Waste Properly
Principle 4. Leave What You Find
Principle 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
Principle 6. Respect Wildlife
Principle 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Learning Competency

Self- assesses health related fitness (HRF) status, barriers to apply physical activity
assessment participation and one’s diet.

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Directions/Instructions

Activity 1 (PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT)

Answer all questions by placing checks on the appropriate line or write your
responses on the lines provided. Analyze the questions and answer truthfully.

1. What is your overall physical activity level?

_______ Very Active _______ Active
_______ Moderately Active _______ Sedentary

2. Outside of PE class, are you engaging in a certain form of Recreational Activity? If yes
what is it?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

3. How will you rate your muscular strength/endurance level?

_______ Very Active _______ Active
_______ Moderately Active _______ Sedentary

4. What about your current cardiovascular fitness level? When you do cardiovascular
activities like running, cycling, swimming etc, what do you feel?
_______ Excellent _______ Good Average
_______ Fair _______ Very Low

5. Describe your flexibility level.

_______ Very Flexible _______ Somewhat Flexible
_______ Not at All

6. If you were to start a recreational activity or regular exercise program, what would be your
priority fitness goals be?

_____ General Health _____ Lose Weight

_____ Self- Esteem _____ Sports Performance

_____ Free from Sickness _____ Reduce Stress Level

_____ Improve Posture _____ Appearance

_____ Cardiovascular Endurance ______ Others

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Analyze your answers. How will you describe your physical activity level and recreational activity
engagement?

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Activity 2. (LOCATE ME!)

The box below contains name of known recreational activities in our country. Classify each
recreational activities according to the place where they will be played or performed whether
Land, Water or Air.

Put your answer in the table below.

• Parasailing • Mountaineering
• Kayaking • Trekking/ Hiking
• Sailing • Orienteering
• Camping • Mountain Biking
• Picnic • Canyoneering
• Bag packing • Rock Climbing
• Swimming • Snorkeling
• Skydiving • Diving
• Fishing • Surfing
• Bird Watching
• Canoeing

Land Water Air

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Activity 3. (POINTS TO REMEMBER)

Instruction: Each statement corresponds to the Seven Leave No Trace Principles. Identify
the following statements according to what principle they belong. Write the principle
number only.

_______1. Be courteous; yield to others on a trail.

_______2. “Pack it in, pack it out” means everything you brought should brought back with you
including left-over food. Nothing should be left.

_______3. Do not take any plant, rock or marine animal with you.

_______4. Examine archeological structures, old walls, and other heritage artifacts but do not
touch nor leave marks on them.

_______5. Check the weather forecast and be prepared for changing weather conditions.

_______6. Avoid places where impacts are just beginning to show.

_______7. Use existing trails or campsites, no need to build a new campsite that will alter the
environment

_______8. Respect people who live and work in the countryside.

_______9. No burning of plastics or other substances that emit toxic fumes.

______10. Do not feed wild animals or birds as it is not their natural food. The food might damage
their health or alter their natural behaviors and even expose them to predators.

Activity 4 (LET’S PLAN!)

Given the chance to choose, what recreational/outdoor activity would you like to try?
Answer the following questions below.

What?
___________________________________________________________________

Why?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

Where?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
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 With whom?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

What benefits can I get from it?

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

Activity 5 (MANNERS MATTER)

Make a poster on how can you help in sustaining the Leave no Trace Seven
Principles.

Reflection:

Reflect on what you have learned after taking up this lesson by completing the chart below.

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 What were your
thoughts or
ideas about the
importance of
Recreational
Activities to
our lives?

What new or

did you learn

after taking up
this lesson?

References:
- Condrado R. Aparato , Zyra Ruth Talaro – Brebante , Lualhati Fernando Callo, Peter
Fermin Dajime “Introduction to Outdoor Recreation” - Physical Education and Health
Volume II”
- Physical Education (H.OP.E. 1) K12 Series , Scolaire Publishing

Prepared by:

JAMES MIKE O. CADAY

Writer/SHS Teacher
Gonzaga National High School

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Attachment:

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

NATURE AND BACKGROUND OF OUTDOOR RECREATION

Activity 1 (PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT)

Answer key:

- Answers may vary

Activity 2 (LOCATE ME!)

Land Water Air

Mountaineering Swimming Parasailing
Trekking/ Hiking Snorkeling Skydiving
Camping Diving
Bag packing Surfing
Picnic Canoeing
Bird-watching Kayaking
Mountain Biking Sailing
Orienteering Fishing
Canyoneering
Rock Climbing

Activity 3. (POINTS TO REMEMBER)

Answer Key

1. Principle 7 4. Principle 4 7. Principle 2 10. Principle 6

2. Principle 3 5. Principle 1 8. Principle 7
3. Principle 4 6. Principle 2 9. Principle 5

Activity 4. (LET’S PLAN!)

Answer Key :
▪ Answers may Vary

Activity 5. (MANNERS MATTER)

Answer Key :
▪ Answers may Vary