RECREATION?
✓ WHATEVER REASON THERE MAY BE, PEOPLE ENGAGE IN
IT IS DERIVED FROM THE LATIN WORD “RECREARE” WHICH
MEANS TO BE REFRESHED.
IT DEPENDS ON ONE'S INTERESTS, PURSUITS, AND NEEDS
WHICH MAY BE REFLECTIVE OF ONE'S BELIEFS AND LEVEL
GRATIFICATION.
HELD DURING SPECIAL OCCASIONS TO REVITALIZE ALL THE
DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF LIFE (PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL,
EMOTIONAL)
CLASSIFICATIONS OF RECREATION
 SPECTATOR TYPE
 PARTICIPANT TYPE
TYPES OF RECREATION
 ACTIVE –People must function effectively in
performing the action
 PASSIVE- People have no excessive movement in
performing the task or the action.
ACCORDING TO CLAYNE R. JENSEN (2006), A DAY CAN BE
DIVIDED INTO THREE (3) PARTS:
1. EXISTENCE TIME
✓ IT IS THE TIME SPENT FOR BIOLOGICAL NEEDS LIKE
HAVING A MEAL, SLEEPING AND OTHER
PERSONAL CARE
2. SUBSISTENCE TIME
✓ IT REFERS TO THE HOURS SPENT FOR ECONOMIC
PURPOSES SUCH AS GOING TO WORK, CHORES AND FOR
STUDENTS, HOURS SPENT IN SCHOOL, AND SCHOOLWORK.
3. FREE TIME
✓ ALL THE REMAINING TIME AFTER. THIS IS THE BEST TIME
TO DO RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, TO RELAX AND TO
REJUVENATE.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
• IN A BROAD SENSE IS A SPACE OUTSIDE AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
• IT INCLUDES THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND
RESOURCES WHICH COMPRISES THE LAND, WATER,
WILDLIFE, VEGETATION, OPEN SPACE, AND SCENERY.
REASONS WHY PEOPLE ENGAGE IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
• SOME DO IT FOR PERSONAL SATISFACTION AND
ENJOYMENT.
• IT IS A TIME AWAY FROM THE DAY-TO-DAY ROUTINE.
• OTHERS DO IT TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH NATURE.
• SOME DO IT FOR PERSONAL PURSUIT SUCH AS
PHOTOGRAPHY OR ATTAINING FITNESS LEVEL.
• SOME DO IT AS PART OF OUTDOOR OR ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION.
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY
FOR THEIR OWN SAKE AND PLEASURE, VOLUNTARILY, AND
THEIR OWN CHOICE.
PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
Prevents a person from having sedentary lifestyle because
it allows people to move.
"GREEN SPACE is now called SCREEN SPACE because a great
part of the day was spent sitting or Lying down with gadgets
in our hands.
SPIRITUAL BENEFITS
Positive outdoor experiences can stir up spiritual values.
Being one with nature brings certain calmness within a
person. It strengthens an individual as it heals, rejuvenates,
and soothes the body and soul
ECONOMIC BENEFITS
People who have relaxed body and mind tend to be more
productive at work. This translates into efficiency at the
workplace.
Ecotourism in the country created jobs and other economic
activities which have contributed to our economic growth.
SOCIAL BENEFITS
They can be a "family-bonding activity it allows one to meet
and interact with others and help form lasting friendship
and develop a community It also promotes stewardship,
that is a motivation to care for the environment and for its
preservation
PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL BENEFITS
What to bring? Helps people to rest, relax, de-stress or
unwind, and feel revitalized. In fact, some research showed
that too much artificial stimulation and time spent in purely
human environment can cause exhaustion and loss of
vitality and health
OUTDOOR RECREATION INVOLVES A LOT OF PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY, BUT IT DOES NOT REQUIRE ONE
TO HAVE ATHLETIC LEVEL OF SKILLS TO BE ABLE TO
PARTICIPATE. HOWEVER, ONE NEEDS TO BE
PHYSICALLY FIT TO BE ABLE TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITY.
EXAMPLE, BIRDWATCHING REQUIRES WALKING
TO BE ABLE TO GO TO THE BIRDS' NATURAL HABITAT AND
WATCH THE BIRDS.
MOUNTAINEERING
It is a set of activities involving ascending mountains.
It is also called mountain climbing and Alpinism
It is considered as extreme sports
Mountain Climbing has been a part of human culture. It
was only emerged as a sport until 1850’s when Alfred Wills
made it fashionable
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Hiking
 an outdoor activity where there are cleared paths
to be followed.
 Natural hiking trails also serve the hikers to their
destinations.
 It is shorter than trekking.
10 BENEFITS OF HIKING
LOST WEIGHT- outdoor activity is a form of exercise
MENTAL HEALTH- helps to clear your mind, enjoy nature
and remember life.
STRENGTHEN LEG MUSCLES- walking, climbing and trailing
are good leg exercise.
GOOD FOR THE HEALTH- mountaineering activities are
good form of cardio-exercise.
HELPS DIABETIC PEOPLE- climbing has always been one of
the most recommended physical activities for people with
diabetics.
REGULATING BLOOD PRESSURE- mountaineering is a great
example of physical activity and can help you control your
high blood pressure.
SOCIAL ACTIVITY- having bonding time with family, friends,
and fellow mountaineers
INCREASE BONE DENSITY- hiking increases bone density
thus reduces fall.
BOOST YOUR MOOD- positive mood affects on keeping
your body active
RESPONSIBLE- mountaineering activities engages you to
become responsible individuals.
TREKKING
 CAME FROM THE WORD 'TREK' WHICH MEANS TO
MAKE ONE'S WAY ARDUOUSLY
 IT IS MORE CHALLENGING, WHEREIN TREKKERS
PASS THROUGH UNCHARTED PATHS
 SOMETIMES, IT WILL TAKE A FEW DAYS OR WEEKS
TO REACH THE DESTINATION
POTENTIAL HAZARDS INVOLVING PHYSICAL AILMENT
DEHYDRATION - occurs when you use or lose fluid than you
take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and
other fluids to carry out its normal function
FROSTBITE- an injury caused by freezing of the skin and
underlying tissues. The skin becomes cold and red then
numb hard and pale.
HYPOTHERMIA- a medical emergency that occurs when
your body loses heat faster than it can be produce heat,
causing a dangerously low body temperature.
SUNBURN- the term for red, sometimes swollen, and
painful skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays
from the sun.
HEAT STROKE- a condition caused by your body
overheating, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to or
over exertion in high temperatures.
DIARRHEA- loose, watery and possibly more frequent
bowel movements.
WHAT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MEASURES SHOULD WE
OBSERVE?
 Stay hydrated and bring drinking water Wear your
PPE.
 Dress appropriately for the weather and specific
hiking area Know where you are going ahead of
time.
 Check out the trail you plan to trek ahead of time
to know what you are getting into Avoid venturing
off the beaten path.
 Staying on marked trails is important regardless of
how familiar with the area.
 Trek with a "buddy" or group when at all possible
CAMPING
-a recreational activity in which one has to spend a day or
more living in a portable shelter, and usually away from
home.
TYPES OF CAMPING
GLAMPING OR GLAMOROUS CAMPING- involves camping
with the luxuries of a home or hotel
TENT- involves heading to a park/beach/etc. where you can
pitch your tent where you will sleep for a night.
BACKPACKING- involves spending the day just carrying your
gear and equipment on your back while you travel through
nature
SURVIVALIST- involves learning all the skills that you will
need to survive in a variety of outdoor situations.
CANOE- quite similar to backpacking. you're going to get
more freedom and lot of advantages of traveling by water.
BASIC KNOT
SQUARE KNOT
BOWLINE
CLOVE HITCH
ORIENTEERING
 An outdoor activity that requires you to follow a
specific sequence of pre-set course with the help
of navigating devices to go through an unfamiliar
terrain.
~ienteering Map
 Contours- 5m
  Scale- 1:10,000
 Circle- control points/ checkpoints
 Triangle- start
 Double Circle- finish

LEAVE NO TRACE

1. PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE

2. TRAVEL AND CAMP ON DURABLE GROUND
3. DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY
4. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND
5. MINIMIZE CAMPFIRE IMPACTS
6. RESPECT WILDLIDE
7. BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHER VISITORS

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