VILLABEZA, Van Jerric R.

PE 4N – CTED-INTL III (WTh-11:30AM-1:00PM)

Assessment M1

Outdoor Activities
1. Cycling
• It is the use of a bicycle for sport, recreation, or transportation. Cycling uses all of
the major muscle groups as you pedal and is a low impact aerobic exercise that
offers a wealth of benefits. It also varies in intensity, so it’s suitable for all levels. You
can cycle as a mode of transportation, for casual activity, or as an intense,
competitive endeavor.

2. Hiking
• walking in nature as a recreational activity. Especially among those
with sedentary occupations, hiking is a natural exercise that promotes
physical fitness, is economical and convenient, and requires no special
equipment. Because hikers can walk as far as they want, there is no physical
strain unless they walk among hills or mountains.
3. Swimming
• swimming, in recreation and sports, the propulsion of the body through
water by combined arm and leg motions and the natural flotation of the
body. Swimming as an exercise is popular as an all-around body developer
and is particularly useful in therapy and as exercise for physically
handicapped persons. It is also taught for lifesaving purposes.

4. Fishing
• Fishing is the human activity of trying to catch fish. Fish are often caught as
wildlife from the natural environments, but may also be caught from stocked
bodies of water such as ponds, canals, park wetlands and reservoirs. Fishing
techniques include hand-gathering, spearing, netting, angling, shooting and
trapping, as well as more destructive (and often illegal) techniques such as
electrocution, blasting and poisoning.
 5. Rock Climbing
• is the sport or activity of climbing rock faces, especially with the aid of ropes
and special equipment. The concept is to reach an endpoint, or a summit, of
a rock face or structure. This can be done with specific equipment,
depending on the difficulty and severity of the climb.

Benefits of Outdoor Activities

a. Physical
• decreased body fat levels
• may help you lose weight
• may help prevent and manage medical conditions
• may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
• improves balance, posture, and coordination
• improved joint mobility
b. Social
• gives you the precious gift of face-to-face connection
• reconnect with people/close friends
• strangers only are strangers until you talk to them and get to know each other while
on the trail.
c. Mental
• feelings of anxiety and fatigue may decrease
• can increase feelings of pleasure, happiness and calmness
• decreases anxiety
• increasing self-esteem
d. Emotional
• can reduce the repetitive thought patterns about negative emotions
• practice mindfulness
• learned to enjoy the journey of mastering a new skill
• but seeing yourself through the challenges and watching your own progress can be
empowering