UNIT 7:

Outdoor Recreation
Table of Contents
Introduction 2

Lesson 1: Nature of Outdoor Recreation

Let’s Warm Up! 4
Learn about It! 5
Check Your Understanding 14
Block and Tackle 14
Winning Moments 15

Lesson 2: The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace

Let’s Warm Up! 17
Learn about It! 18
Check Your Understanding 22
Block and Tackle 22
Winning Moments 23

Go the Distance! 23
Self-Check 26
Wrap Up 26
Bibliography 27
Answers to Check Your Understanding 28

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GRADE 12|Physical Education and Health
UNIT 7

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Fig. 1 Different Outdoor Activities

Holidays, long weekends, school breaks, and summer vacations are the most awaited
days for people who have been very busy with work and school. These are days when we
can take a break from our routine or perhaps from the “stress” of life.

In recent years, social media has shown, more and more Filipinos traveling to the
countryside to enjoy what nature offers. Ecotourism activities in the Philippines have been
gaining popularity as well. From north to south, our country can never run out of natural
scenery to visit and outdoor activities to participate in—be it in water, on land, or in the
air.

One can go trekking to Mt. Pulag, white water rafting at Chico River, surfing at Siargao, or
bird watching at Candaba Marsh. All of these are what we call outdoor recreation.

The next unit will highlight the various outdoor recreational activities that we can do in the
different parts of our country. This is for us to get to know and appreciate the different
outdoor recreational spots that our country offers.

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 Learning Targets
In this unit, you should be able to:
 discuss the nature of different recreational activities;
 help educate and guide recreationists in sustainable minimum impact practices
that mitigate or avoid recreation-related impacts; and
 explain how to optimize the energy systems for safe and improved performance.

Lesson 1: Nature of Outdoor Recreation

The outdoors, in a broad sense, is a space outside an
enclosed area. Narrowing it down, the term “outdoors,”
as used in this discussion, includes the natural
environment and resources which comprises the land,
water, wildlife, vegetation, open space, and the
sceneries.

The outdoors may be in their most natural state or

“semi-natural” state, which is a state where it had gone
through some human modifications but has retained most of its natural features.

Here are some reasons why people engage in outdoor recreational activities:

 Some do it for personal satisfaction and enjoyment.

 To be in touch with nature,
 For personal pursuits: such as photography, collecting seashells, reaching the top of
Mt. Apo, conquering the rapids of Cagayan River, or attaining a certain fitness level.
 Some individuals or groups do it as part of outdoor or environmental education,
such as bird- watching, plant naming, and the like.

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Whatever reason there may be, people, engage in
outdoor recreational activities for their own sake and
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pleasure, voluntarily, and of their own choice.
ENCOUNTER
In this unit, different outdoor recreational activities will
be presented and discussed to encourage a more active  Recreation
lifestyle that can contribute to one’s overall wellness.  Psycho-emotional
 Social
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:  Economic
 Spiritual
 discuss the nature of outdoor recreational;
 describe the benefits of outdoor recreational.

Let’s Warm Up!

Group Activity: Close to Nature!

Students will watch a video clip on bird watching, caving or spelunking, camping, and
snorkeling. (Note: Teacher will provide the video.)

Observe the people on the video then answer the following questions based on your own
opinion:

1. When and why do people engage in the mentioned activities?

2. What is a typical factor among them?

Were your answers the same or close to the following?

 done during vacation or school break

 they want to have fun
 done outdoors with nature

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 Essential Questions

What is Outdoor Recreation?

Learn about It!

Outdoor recreations are organized activities

done during one’s free time for his or her
reasons, where interaction between man and TIP!
an element of nature is present.
Did you know that Cloud Nine in
Let us break down the ideas to have a Siargao, a teardrop-shaped island
common understanding of the terms. When in Surigao del Norte, is home to
we hear “free time,” what does it mean to you the 9th Best Surf Spot in the
as a student? “No classes” easily come to mind World, according to a list released
and consequently will be able to use the “free by the travel website of the Cable
time” to do things which you want to do but News Network (CNN).
have been unable to do so; because of the
“lack of time,” such as continuing a project or Source:
http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/play/worlds-50-
undone homework, or perhaps, going out
best-surf-spots-250983 accessed July 5, 2015
with friends to watch a movie.

A day can be divided into three parts according

to Clayne R. Jensen (2006): the existence time, subsistence time, and free time. Existence
time is time spent for biological needs like having a meal, sleeping, and other personal
care. Subsistence time refers to the hours spent for economic purposes such as going to
work, chores, and for students, hours spent in school, and school work.

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Free time, therefore, is all the remaining time after. How one decides to spend free time
varies from person to person. Perhaps, to those who have been very busy with workload
or school work, this is the best time to do recreational activities, to relax, and to
rejuvenate.

Recreation is taken from the Latin word “recreare” which means to be refreshed. Choices
for recreation vary from person to person. 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 place for a family to
have a picnic, a great fitness area for a jogger, and a place to commune with nature or
meditate for others.

Benefits of Outdoor Recreation

Physical Health Benefits

Being outdoors prevents a person from having a

sedentary life. It allows people to move, whether by
walking, running, swimming, biking, paddling, among
others.

With the surge of electronic gadgets, more and more

people (children and adults alike) are unconsciously
stuck with a sedentary life, contented with playing with their computer games, tablets, or
cellphones, or watching television for hours.

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Green space has now been called, “screen space.” Unknowingly, a significant part of a
person’s day is spent sitting or lying down with gadgets in their hands. The outdoors is a
great distraction from these gadgets. It helps people be on the move. It gets their hearts
pumping and their bigger muscles at work. Such movements expend energy, promote
cardiovascular and muscular fitness, and improve the function of the immune system. In
fact, physical activities done in outdoor recreation may range from average to vigorous
levels of intensity (refer to Figure 7.1). Many people have documented the benefits of
staying active that include reduced obesity, reduced risk of disease, enhanced immune
system, and increased life expectancy.

The following is a guideline1 taken from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM):

Moderate activity 3.0 to 6.0 METs* Vigorous activity is Greater than

(3.5 to 7 kcal/min) 6.0 METs*
(more than 7 kcal/min)
• Walking at a brisk pace of 3–4.5 mph • Walking – 5 mph or faster
• Hiking • Jogging or running
• Biking with level terrain or few hills • Climbing briskly up a hill
(5–9 mph) • Backpacking
• Recreational swimming • Mountain climbing
• Snorkeling • Rock climbing
• Aquatic aerobics • Rappelling
• Water skiing • Mountain biking
• Canoeing (at less than 4 mph)
• Surfing (board and body) *The ratio of exercise metabolic rate
• Sailing
• Kayaking on lakes or calm water
• Fishing while walking along the
riverbank
• Horseback riding

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/pdf/PA_Intensity_table_2_1.pdf accessed April 6, 2018

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One MET is defined as the energy expenditure for sitting quietly, which for the average adult approximates 3.5 ml of
oxygen uptake per kilogram of body weight per minute (1.2 kcal/min for a 70-kg individual). For example, a 2-MET
activity requires two times the metabolic energy expenditure of sitting quietly.

Psycho-Emotional Benefits

Engaging in outdoor recreational activities helps people rest, relax, de-stress, unwind, and
feel revitalized. In fact, some research showed that too much artificial stimulation and
time spent in purely human environments could cause exhaustion and loss of vitality and
health (Katcher & Baeck, 1987; Stilgoe, 2001).

Nature has its way of positively distracting a stressed mind and calming it down. As Kuo
and Sullivan (2001) explained it, “natural setting and stimuli such as landscape and animals
seem to effortlessly engage our attention, allowing us to attend without paying attention.” This
alone helps reduce stress and prevents some cases of depression and anxiety.

Being outdoors also improves our self-esteem, confidence, and creativity. There is a sense
of “feeling good” whenever one achieves the goal in a particular activity such as reaching
the peak of a mountain or learning a skill like paddling in canoeing.

Lastly, outdoor recreational activities contribute to one’s personal and spiritual growth. It
allows an individual to discover his or her inner spirit and sense of self, creating new
behaviors and identity. A person identifies with the activities that he or she does such
that the person becomes a “biker, a ”diver,” and a “mountaineer.” Then, that individual
identifies more with who he or she is at work. In the end, engaging in these activities
contributes to satisfaction in life and makes life happier.

Social Benefits

Outdoor activities are ways for families to become

closer. They can be a “family-bonding activity” as each
family member participates in an activity, achieves a
common goal, and goes through the same experience.

Spending time outdoors also allows one to meet and

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interact with others who share the same passion for outdoor recreation. Participating in a
team will help form a lasting friendship and develop a community.

Outdoor recreation also promotes stewardship. Activities did outdoors in the natural
setting, help in making people realize the great things that nature provides mankind.
Increased knowledge and appreciation helps them understand how personal actions can
strongly affect the environment. Thus, people’s feelings and our connection with nature
are the most significant motivation for them to care for the natural environment and
advocate for its preservation.

Economic Benefits

People who have a relaxed body and mind tend to be more productive at work. This
translates into efficiency at the workplace.

“It’s more fun in the Philippines!” as the Department of

Tourism slogan goes. Indeed, it is more fun as well for
everyone involved in ecotourism activities in the
Philippines. It has been rewarding for the local folks as
ecotourism in the country has created jobs and other
economic activities, which have, one way or another,
contributed to our economic growth.

Spiritual Benefits

Positive outdoor experiences can stir up spiritual values. Being one with nature brings
certain calmness to a person. It strengthens an individual as it heals, rejuvenates, and
soothes the body and soul.

Does one need to be athletic to be able to

participate in outdoor activities?

Outdoor recreation involves much physical activity, but

it does not all require one to have a certain athletic level
of skills to be able to participate. However, one needs to

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be physically fit to be able to carry out the activity. For instance, bird watching requires
walking to be able to go to the birds’ natural habitat to watch.

Physical fitness tests are not new to students. It is usually done in lower grades or at the
start of the school year in PE classes. Maybe, some can remember having the 3-minute
step test, squats, sit and reach test, and were asked to compute their body mass index
(BMI). All of these tests were to determine one’s health and fitness level, which includes
learning about cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility,
and body composition.

It is highly suggested to retake the same test to compare the results and see one’s fitness
progress. Do not take this as a requirement but instead look at it as data that tells a
person about his or her lifestyle. For example, a male student with good cardiovascular
endurance can finish one mile in less than 11 minutes.

*Reflect back on the activities for the past weeks or months and lifestyle as a student.

Were you able to carry out your day-to-day tasks as a student with alertness and vigor
without undue fatigue? If not, then perhaps you need to rethink.

Have you been spending too much time with your gadgets? Has your body been getting
enough rest and sleep?

Let us look at your nutrition and eating habits. Have you been dependent on fast food,
chips, and sodas? Are you eating on time? Have you been
stressed with schoolwork?

Some students love to cram school works leaving them with

lesser hours of sleep. However, one must remember that
sleep has the essential purpose to rest the body and mind
for one to be able to function well the next day. Moreover,
the lack of sleep also affects eating behavior as the
hormonal system controlling the appetite is also affected,
making a sleep-deprived person feel hungrier than usual.

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According to the National Sleep Foundation (2015), a recommended number of sleeping
hours for young adults (18–25 years old) is 7–9 hours of sleep. However, 6 hours or 10–11
hours are appropriate as well but lesser than 6 hours or over 11 hours are not
appropriate for one to carry out a task the next day. Moreover, sticking to a regular
sleeping schedule, whether during weekdays or weekends, helps establish a good
sleeping habit.

Aside from sleep, the food that the body takes in is equally
vital for a person to be fit. We have already learned in the
previous grades the concept of a well-balanced diet.
However, good eating does not end on the plate. It also
includes the correct eating habit, behavior, or pattern that
one has established.

Consider the following areas of assessment when looking into your eating habits:

Area of Assessment Guide Questions

TIME  When do you eat?
 Is it done at a certain time of the day?
 Do you skip meals?
 Perhaps do you “eat mindlessly,” meaning, you eat even if
you are not hungry?
AMOUNT and KIND  Are you conscious of the amount of food that you eat?
of FOOD:  Do you follow a balanced diet?
 Do you lose control when your favorite food is served on
the table?
 Do you crave for carbohydrates or sweets at certain times
of the day?
PLACE  Where do you eat your meals?
 Do you eat on the dining table with family or friends?
 Do you have a preferred place such as your study area,
computer table, or the family room or living room?
FEELINGS or  Do you associate eating with certain moods or feelings such

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EMOTIONS as eating when bored, sad, depressed, angry, or happy?
ACTIVITIES  Do you associate eating while doing something else such as
watching television, reading a book or newspaper, or using
the computer?
 Do you feel the need to eat to enjoy watching a movie or
sports event?

The right amount and kind of food certainly will fuel the mind and body to carry out daily
tasks. However, eating patterns and behavior matter as well. This starts with having a
regular eating time throughout the day.

A recent study provides information about it:

 In a study done by Laksa et al. (2014), it showed that among the young adults, meal
regularity such as routine breakfast and dinner had a strong association with the
healthy dietary pattern. Eating regularly helps prevent too much hunger, which
often results in overeating the next meal. Eating in some places other than the
dining table allows you to do other things while eating. For instance, if one eats in
front of the television, then, most likely, the focus will be on the TV show and not on
the meal, leaving the person unaware of how much food was consumed.
 Studies made by Robinson et al. (2013) have shown that distracted eaters consume
10% more calories while sitting than those who are not distracted. Further, they will
also consume 25% more calories at a later meal.

Some people also crave and, thus, do not eat for hunger but pleasure. Fluctuation of
blood sugar level is one cause of food craving. Therefore, one way to avoid food craving is
by controlling the blood sugar level through avoiding or limiting the consumption of sugar
and processed foods and by regular exercise. Food also serves as a comfort to some who
are going through emotional problems. The best way to break food cravings and
emotional eating is to look for alternative activities one loves to do, such as talking with
friends, crafts, or engaging in sports.

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After the re-evaluation of your eating pattern, the quality of food your body has been
getting, and the number of hours of sleep you have been having, it is now time to think of
ways to become more active and live a healthier life. You may start engaging in outdoor
recreational activity as this is a great way to de-stress and feel invigorated.

Let’s Analyze!

Football and soccer are activities done outdoors and on grass. Are
they outdoor recreational activities? Why or why not? Defend your
answer.

Fig. 2. Determining an Outdoor Recreational Activity

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 Check Your Understanding

Write True if it is incorrect and False if it is not.

1. Outdoor recreation involves much physical activity, but it does not require
one to have an athletic level of skills to be able to participate.
2. Spending time outdoors also allows one to meet and interact with others
who share the same passion for it is an example of the physical benefit of
outdoor recreation.
3. Outdoor recreation is organized activities done during one’s free time for his
or her reasons, where interaction between man and an element of nature is
present.
4. Trekking to Mt. Pulag, white water rafting at Chico River, surfing at Siargao, or
bird-watching at Candaba Marsh are examples of indoor recreation.
5. The indoors in a broad sense is a space outside an enclosed area.

Block and Tackle!

Activity: Choosing an Outdoor Recreational Activity

1. Given a chance, what outdoor activity would you like to try? Why? Where?
2. Whom do you like to be with?
3. What benefits can you get from it?
4. Research, surf the Internet and read blogs. Print or cut out a picture then post it
below and write something about it.

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  Nearly 50 percent of all Americans - or
Winning Moments 141.1 million people - participated in at
least one outdoor activity in 2011, totaling
11.6 billion outings. In fact, last year,
Americans enjoyed 1.5 billion more
outings than the previous year.

 According to www.tourism.gov.ph there

are five top outdoor recreational in the
Philippines that visitors find excitement.
These are diving, golfing, going to the
beach, Cultural & Heritage Site Tour and
Wildlife Site Tour

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 Lesson 2: The Seven Principles of Leave
No Trace

The Philippines is rich in natural resources. The

Philippines is surrounded by all kinds of land
formations and natural water resources,
despite being a relatively small country

In fact, it has been listed in The World Factbook

(Maps of World, n.d.) as having the fifth longest
coastline in the world. Its natural environment
has so much to offer, whether on land, water or even in the air.

It hosts varied outdoor recreational activities, some of which are the following:

Land Water Air

 Mountaineering  Swimming  Parasailing
 Trekking/Hiking  Snorkeling  Skydiving
 Camping  Diving  Paragliding
 Backpacking  Surfing
 Picnic  Canoeing
 Bird-watching  Kayaking
 Mountain Biking  Whitewater Rafting
 Orienteering  Sailing
 Canyoneering  Fishing
 Rock Climbing  Bamboo Rafting
Table 1. List of outdoor recreation activities in the land, water, and air

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Fun and pleasure are perhaps the immediate answers of the
majority who have experienced outdoor activities. Although,
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there is more to it than just the fun. Studies have shown that
ENCOUNTER
being close to a natural environment is healthy.

Aside from the fresh air and the fantastic sight of nature, the  Principles
outdoors have positive effects on the general wellness of an  No Trace
individual most especially if done with regularity.  Planning
 Respect
Wellness encompasses the general state of a person (physical,
social, psycho-emotional and spiritual) and in the end,
contribute to a better quality of life.

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to

 explain the seven principles of leave no trace;

 give proper behaviors that should be remembered when participating in an
outdoor recreational activity.

Let’s Warm Up!

Individual Activity: Role Reverse!

Directions: Ask students to imagine that they had a guest in their house who ate all the
food, left trash on the floor and dirty dishes in the sink, and walked on the carpet with
dirty shoes. How will that make you feel?

Connect that feeling on our responsibility to treat animals’ homes with respect when we
visit their home.

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 Essential Questions

What are some important things to remember when participating in an

outdoor recreational activity?

Learn about It!

Since outdoor recreation is an interaction between TIP!

man and nature, this interaction should come with
care and respect. It is crucial that in using and The Philippines is a majestic
enjoying what nature offers, the people must place where every island is an
consciously employ an equal responsibility in nature adventure given by God to us.
conservation and preservation. This way, everyone
can continue to go back to that same place and have That is why when it comes to
future generations experience the great things in practicing resources
nature. stewardship; let us always
remember the seven principles
The “Leave No Trace Seven Principles” is a set of of “Leave No Trace.”
universal outdoor ethics that guides people on the
appropriate activities that involve nature. It also
provides the framework for making decisions in
outdoor recreations.

Taken from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics’ official website
(https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles accessed June 15, 2015), the principles are as follows:

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The “Leave No Trace” Seven Principles

Principle 1: Plan and Prepare

Before going to a place, check if your planned

activity is allowed. Make sure to know the
rules, guidelines, and safety procedures they
have set. Some places require certain permits
or clearances.

Make sure you have the needed equipment for your activity and the skills needed to
undertake the activity.

Plan how to cope in case an emergency arises. Check the weather

forecast and be prepared for changing weather conditions. Learn
when areas are most crowded and try to avoid those times.

To minimize environmental impact and for safety reasons, keep

group numbers small. Repack food to minimize waste. When
trekking, maps, and compass must be used to avoid markings or
leaving of marks on rocks and the like.

Principle 2: Travel and Camp on Durable

Surfaces

Walk, run, bike, or camp on durable surfaces

like established tracks, rocks, gravel, and dry
grasses.

Avoid walking on soft surfaces like soft plants.

You might be trampling on a young tree or pasture, and this will cause damage to
vegetation.

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Use existing trails or campsites, no need to build a new campsite that will alter the
environment. To avoid erosion, walk in single file in the middle of the trail. Avoid places
where impacts are just beginning to show.

When camping, keep the campsite small and discreet. Camp at least 200 feet from lakes
and rivers to protect the waters.

Principle 3: Dispose of Waste Properly

“Pack it in, pack it out” means everything you brought should be brought back with you
including leftover food or fruit peel. You should leave behind nothing. When camping, cat
holes are dug (6–8 inches deep) for human waste and covered just the same, with soil and
weeds or leaves on top. Dishes should be washed 200 feet away from lakes or rivers and
use biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater.

Principle 4: Leave What You Find

Examine archeological structures, old walls, and other

heritage artifacts but do not touch nor leave marks on
them. Leave nature as you found them. Do not take
any plant, rock, plants, or marine animal with you.

Avoid introducing non-native plants and animals. Do not build structures, furniture, or dig
trenches.

Principle 5: Minimize Campfire Impacts

Use a lightweight stove for cooking; campfires can cause lasting impacts. If fires are
permitted, use fire rings or mound fires that are already set-up.

Keep fires small and use only sticks from the ground than can be broken by hand. No
burning of plastics or other substances that emit toxic fumes. Burn all wood to ash and
make sure fires are completely out. Scatter the cool ash.

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Principle 6: Respect Wildlife

Observe wild animals from a distance and they should be

avoided during sensitive times such as mating, nesting, or raising
the young. 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.

Protect wildlife and protect your food as well by storing and

securing the trash well. In case you decide to bring your pets
along, make sure it is allowed, and you can control them.
Otherwise, do not bring them with you.

Principle 7: Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Respect people who live and work in the countryside. Respect other visitors and let them
have a momentous experience as well. Allow the sound of nature to prevail, not your
noise or your radio. Be courteous; yield to others on a trail. Camp away from trails and
other visitors.

Let’s Analyze!

From your observation, whether first hand

or from other sources (news,
documentary shows, narrated by friends,
etc.) - which among the Leave No Trace
Seven Principles is usually not being
observed in the Philippines?
Explain your answer. You may cut and post a news article or a personal
picture to back up your explanation.
Fig. 2 Left a Trace

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 Check Your Understanding

Write True if it is incorrect and False if it is not.

1. There are 6 Principles of Leave No Trace

2. Outdoor recreation is an interaction between man and nature.
3. It is important that in using and enjoying what nature offers, people must
employ an equal responsibility for nature preservation and conservation.
4. The “Leave No Trace Seven Principles” is a set of universal outdoor ethics
that guides one in the activities concerning nature.

Block and Tackle!

Activity: “Before and After”2

Directions: Set up the site by taking your objects and scattering them around the area.
When your group arrives, tell them that they will be going on an archeological expedition
and will have to deduce what the culture that used to be in the area was like by looking at
the artifacts. Then, split your group up into two smaller groups.

Have the first group walk through the site and take inventory of what artifacts are there
and piece together a story of what their society might have been like. Once done, go to
the site and take a bunch of the artifacts away. Then send the second group to the site
and have them do the same thing as the first group.

Get the two groups together and have them share their findings and discuss the
differences between the two groups’ stories.

Talk about how this relates to Leave What You Find.

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 Winning Moments
Mount Pulag (or sometimes Mount Pulog) is
the third highest mountain in the
Philippines. It is Luzon’s highest peak at
2,922 meters above sea level, and it is only
some meters lower than the highest peak of
the Philippines – Mt. Apo (2954 m).

The borders between the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya meet at
the mountain's peak. It is best for camping, hiking, and mountaineering.

Source: https://www.summitpost.org/mt-pulag/519193

Go the Distance!

“Are you Ready.”3

Goal: To explain the importance of the Principles of Leave No Trace

To give participants a better understanding of what to bring on a day hike as
well as a generally better understanding of the principle Plan Ahead and
Prepare

Role: You are a camp facilitator,

Audience: students, principal, parents, visitors

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Situation:
1. Students will ask to bring a daypack packed for a day hike, (Note: don’t tell
them what to bring).
2. Once the students arrive with their packs, divide them up into groups of
six to eight.
3. Explain to them that they are going on an imaginary day hike. Build
suspense by asking the participants to guess the destination.
4. Give each group a photo and tell them that it is a photo of where they will
be going. Give each group a goal for their trip – for example, wildlife
viewing or fishing.
5. Ask the groups to unpack their packs and discuss answers to the
following questions:
• Do the contents of your pack properly prepare you for this trip?
• Do the contents ensure your safety?
• Do the contents ensure that you will Leave No Trace?
• Do the contents ensure that you will meet the goal of your trip?

Note: Because the participants packed their packs with no information as to

the destination, chances are they will be unprepared. Use these questions to
frame your discussion. Bring the groups back together and give every group
a chance to share their answers to the questions that they discussed.

Product/Performance: Each group will display their talents in role-playing

Standard: Please see the rubric below

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Rubric:

Criteria Beginning Developing Accomplished Score

(0-10 points) (11-20 points) (21-30 points)

The content of the topic

should align with the theme

The presentation skill is

appropriately using volume,
tone, eye contact, use of
poses and movements

Working as a group is
clearly manifested

The scenario is clearly

delivered

The transition is well

organized, quietly and
quickly.

TOTAL SCORE

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 Self-Check

Check I can…

I can discuss the nature of outdoor recreational.

I can describe the benefits of outdoor recreational.

I can explain the seven principles of leave no trace.

I can give proper behaviors that should be remembered when

participating in an outdoor recreational activity.

Reflect

I find __________________________ the most interesting because ______________________.

I got ____ checks because _______________________________________________________.
I need to improve on _______________________because _____________________________.
I need to practice _________________________ because _____________________________.
I plan to _____________________________________________________________________ .

Wrap Up

 The outdoors in a broad sense is a space outside an enclosed area.

 Outdoor recreation is organized activities done during one’s free time for his/her
reasons, where interaction between man and an element of nature is present.
 Trekking to Mt. Pulag, white water rafting at Chico River, surfing at Siargao, or bird-
watching at Candaba Marsh is examples of outdoor recreation.

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 There are many benefits of outdoor recreation: physical, social, psycho-emotional,
mental, economic and spiritual
 There are seven (7) Leave No Trace Principles

Bibliography
Aparato, Conrado R., et al. 2017. Physical Education and Health Volume II. Manila. Rex Book
Store, Inc.

CNN Travel. “50 Best Surf Spots.” cnn.com http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/play/worlds-

50-best-surf-spots-250983 (accessed April 13 2018)

Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. “Leave What You Find: ‘Before and After.’”
Int.org
https://lnt.org/sites/default/files/Leave%20What%20You%20Find_Before%20and%2
0After.pdf (accessed April 13, 2018)

Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.”Plan Ahead and Prepare: ‘Are You Ready.’”
Int.org
https://lnt.org/sites/default/files/Plan%20Ahead%20and%20Prepare_Are%20You%2
0Ready_.pdf (accessed April 13 2018)

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 Answers to Check Your Understanding
Lesson 1: The Nature of Outdoor Recreation
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True

Lesson 2: The Seven (7) Principles of Leave No Trace

1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True

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