Lesson Objective/s: This lesson gives you an understanding of outdoor recreation

and its benefits. It also explores integrating recreation with other uses or values on

your woodlot.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES;

1. Explains how to optimize the energy systems for safe and improved

performance.

2. Explains the role of physical activity in managing one’s stress.

3. Sets FITT goals based on training principles to achieve and/or maintain HRF.

4. Self-Assesses Health-Related Fitness (HRF) status, barriers to physical

activity assessment participation and one’s diet.

5. Explains the value of optimizing one’s health through participation in physical

activity assessment.

Introduction

According to a 1993-94 Nova Scotia Woodlot

Owner Survey conducted for the Nova Scotia Department

of Natural Resources, 27 per cent of respondents said

outdoor recreation was one of the reasons they own their

woodlot. Outdoor recreation refers to leisure activities

that take place in a natural setting and benefit the body,

mind and/or spirit.

Outdoor recreation can overlap with competitive outdoor activities such as

orienteering or ski races. It can also be done with other activities such as

environmental education for example hiking to study an old growth forest. Outdoor

recreation can also simply be enjoying the peace and quiet

in a non-physical way.