P.E.

4
ARNOLD D. DE GUZMAN
TEACHER
 Health Optimizing
Physical Education 4
Self-assesses Health Related
Fitness (HRF) Status, Barriers
to
Physical Activity Assessment
Participation
and
One’s Diet
 Health Optimizing
Physical Education 4

Introduction
to
Outdoor Recreation
 COVERAGE
1. discuss the nature and background different
recreational activities of
2. define outdoor recreation
3. cite examples of outdoor recreational
activities
4. recognize the benefits of outdoor recreation
5. self-assesses health related fitness (HRF)
status, barriers to physical activity assessment
participation and one’s diet in relation to
outdoor recreational activities
Outdoor Recreation
 WORD GAME
Directions:
Look for the names of
recreational activities done
in our country, then
answer the questions that
follow.
Questions:

1. What was your initial reaction

to the activity? Why?

2. Did you experienced some of

the listed outdoor recreational
activities? If yes, write a short
paragraph narrating your
involvement.
Consider the
following
activities
 Consider the following
activities:

bird-watching
Consider the following
activities:

caving
 Consider the following
activities:

spelunking
Consider the following
activities:

camping
 Consider the following
activities:

snorkeling
 Guide Question:

What is the
common factor
among those
activities?
 ANSWER REVEAL!
Done during vacation or
school break
They want to have fun
Done outdoors with
nature
 What
is
Outdoor Recreation?
“free time”
 “free time”
“easily come to mind and
consequently will be able to use
the “free time” to do things which
you want to do but have been
able to do so because of the “lack
of time”, such as continuing a
project or undone homework, or
perhaps, going out with friends to
watch a movie”
according to Clayne R. Jensen
(2006)
A day can be divided into 3 parts :

1. the existence time

2. subsistence time
3. 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.
 Free time
-is all the
remaining time
after.
 Free time
How one decides
to spend
free time?
 Free time
It varies from person to person.

to those who have been very

busy with workload or
schoolwork, free time is the best
time to do recreational activities,
to relax, to rejuvenate.
 Recreation
What
is
Recreation?
 Recreation
-is derived from the
Latin word recreare
which means to be
refreshed.
 Recreation
Choices for recreation vary from
person to person.
What makes one happy may not be so
for others.
Therefore, recreational activities
depend on one’s interests, pursuits,
and needs which may be reflective of
one’s beliefs and level of gratification.
 Recreation
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, but for
others, it is a place to
commune with nature or
meditate.
OUTDOORS
What
is
Outdoor?
 OUTDOORS
-in a broad sense
is a space outside
an enclosed area.
 OUTDOORS
 Outdoors includes the natural environment
and resources which comprises the:
1.Land
2.Water
3.Wildlife
4.Vegetation
5.open space
6.scenery.
 OUTDOORS
-may be in its most natural
state or “semi-natural state”,
which is a state where it had
gone through some human
modification but has retained
its natural features.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
What
is
Outdoor Recreation?
Nature and Background
of
Outdoor Recreation
Nature and Background of Outdoor Recreation

-outdoor recreation or
outdoor activity refers to
recreation engaged in out of
doors, most commonly in natural
settings encompasses a varying
range of activities in landscapes.
Wikipedia
Nature and Background of Outdoor Recreation
The activities that encompass outdoor recreation vary
depending on the physical environment they are being carried
out include:

1.Fishing
2.Hunting
3.Backpacking
4.Horseback riding
and can be completed individually or
collectively.
 Outdoor Recreation
-is an organized activity
done during free time for
his/her reasons, where an
interaction between man and
one’s an element of nature is
present.
 varied reasons why
people engage in
outdoor recreational
activities
for personal satisfaction and
enjoyment.
a time away from the day-today
routine.
to be in touch with nature, which
they rarely have the chance to
do, especially for those who
reside in highly urbanized areas.
for personal pursuits such as
photography, collecting
seashells, reaching the top of
Mt. Apo, conquering the rapids
of the Cagayan River, or
attaining a fitness level.
as part of outdoor or
environmental education, such
as bird-watching, plant naming.
and others.
whatever reason they may
be, people engage in
outdoor recreational
activity for their own sake
and pleasure, voluntarily,
and of their own choice.
 different outdoor
recreational activities will
encourage you to start
living a more active
lifestyle that will contribute
to your overall wellness
THE DIFFERENT
OUTDOOR
RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
 FACT CHECK
The Philippines is rich in natural resources.
Despite being a relatively small country, it is
surrounded by all kinds of land formations and
natural water resources.
It has been listed in The World Factbook
(Maps of World, n.d.) as having the fifth (5 )
longest coastline in the world.
Its natural environment has so much to offer,
whether on land, on water, or even in the air.
It hosts varied outdoor recreational activities.
 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
THE BENEFITS OF
OUTDOOR
RECREATION
 Fun and pleasure
 being close to the natural environment is
healthy.
 the fresh air and the amazing sight of nature.
 the outdoors has positive effects on the general
wellness of an individual most especially if it is
done with regularity.

Wellness encompasses the general state of a person

(physical, social, psychoemotional, and spiritual) and in
the end, contributes to a better quality of life.
Health Benefits
of
Outdoor
Recreation
1. Improves your
mental wellbeing.
• Your mental wellbeing greatly improves when
you exercise outdoors. One of the reasons for
this is the awareness that your mind has
throughout the exercise, particularly with the
changing terrain and weather.
• Unlike in the gym where the floors are flat and
benches evenly positioned, the terrain outdoor
includes winding paths, hills, woods, and valleys.
You are forced to be focused and alert at all
times and that alone benefits your mental
health.
• The mental health benefits of being outside, in
general, are exponential and there is an array of
options for you to choose to spend your time
doing.
2. Best way to
get Vitamin D.
• Your bones and blood cells need a lot of
calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D for
them to be healthy.
• Working out under the sunlight helps
your body to absorb these minerals
seamlessly.
• Also, getting 5-15 minutes of sun at
least once every two days gives your
body all the Vitamin D it needs
3. Boosts
self-esteem.
• Your self-esteem increases exponentially when you
spend time with friends doing different outdoor
activities. This effect is particularly strong when
you spend time near water, green areas, and within
sounds of nature such as waterfalls.
• Walking along nature trails, fishing, and gardening,
among other moderate intensity physical activities,
are important for your esteem as well.
• Playing with paintball guns or laser guns is another
worthy activity as it gives you a renewed sense of
accomplishment, which is a major confidence boost.
4. Promotes
memory.
• Nature walks have shown a
significant relevance in memory
retention among humans.
• Walking around trees, for
example, promotes your
memory by more than 20%.
5. Stress-reduction
effects.
• Cortisol. The hormone that indicates the level of
stress in humans- reduces – greatly when you spend
time in the forest, say, watching birds and taking part
in low-intensity outdoor activities.
• Camping in the woods, for example, is a far much
better activity than spending time in the city,
especially for people who suffer from anxiety.
• It has also been scientifically proven that people who
spend more time in the wild have a better heart rate
than those who spend hours sitting in front of screens
or city traffic.
•
6. Reduces
anxiety.
• Something about the outside calming down an anxious mind.
You will attest to this fact even if you aren’t fond of going out-
you have experienced the calming nature of Mother Nature
even if it is through a house plant or pictures of nature.
• Many offices nowadays have nature wall arts hanging on office
walls as a way of calming down angry, stressed, and anxious
employees. If that works, then you can imagine the
significance of being in the presence of that waterfall or
mountain you see in office wall art.
• Nevertheless, if you continue having anxieties and the episodes
don t stop, ’ you can hire the services of a life coach training
who can provide assistance and help you find calmness.

•
7. Improves the
quality of your
sleep.
• Your sleep cycle is dependent on the accurateness
of your internal clock. If the clock is not working
right, then you will have a hard time regulating
your night's sleep.
• The clock works right when the cells in your eyes
get enough sunlight during the day, particularly
before mid-day.
• That is why you need to be out as many minutes
as possible in the morning hours. This requirement
becomes more important as you get older.
8. Boosts
your
immunity.
• Morning sunlight boosts your Vitamin D
levels. The more the Vitamin D your body
gets, the stronger its immune system
becomes.
• On top of that, being within outdoor plants
helps you leverage the health benefits of the
phytoncides and other organic compounds
that plants produce. These compounds boost
immune function in humans.
•
9. Helps burn
some unwanted
fat.
• When you play outside say, while
out doing water activities, you burn
tons – of calories and unwanted fats.
• And because being outdoor during
the day helps you to sleep better,
coupled with the fact that better
sleep facilitates faster weight loss,
the role of outdoor time in your
physical fitness can never be
overemphasized.
•
 Social Benefits
of
Outdoor Recreation
1. 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.
2. Spending time outdoors
allows one to meet and
interact with others who
share the same passion for
outdoor recreation.
3. Participating in a
team will help form
lasting friendship and
develop a community.
4. Outdoor recreation also
promotes stewardship.

Activities done outdoors in the

natural setting help in making
people realize great things that
nature provides at mankind.
5. Increased knowledge and
appreciation help them understand
how personal actions can strongly
affect the environment.
Thus, people’s feelings and connection with
the nature are the greatest motivation for
them to care for the natural environment
and advocate its preservation.
Economic Benefits
of
Outdoor Recreation
1. People who have a
relaxed body and mind
tend to be more productive
at work.
This translates into efficiency
at the workplace.
2. It has been rewarding for the local
folks as ecotourism in our country created
jobs and other economic activities which
have, one way or another, c contributed
to our economic growth.
“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.
 Spiritual Benefits
of
Outdoor Recreation
1. 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.
 IMPORTANT
PRINCIPLES OF
OUTDOOR
RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITY
Principle 1:
Plan Ahead and
Prepare
• Before going to a place, check if your planned activity is
permitted. 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 you needed to undertake the
activity.
• Plan how to cope when 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
vegetation damage.
• 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 least 200 feet from the lakes and rivers to protect the
waters.
Principle 3:
Dispose Waste Properly
• “Pack it in, pack it out means everything you
brought should be brought ” back with you
including left-over food or fruit peel. Nothing
should be left.
• 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
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. D not take
any plant, rock, plants, or o 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 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 that 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.
Principle 6:
Respect Wildlife
• Observe wild animals from a distance and they
should be avoided during sensitive times such as
mating, nesting, or rising 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 prevail, not your
noise or radio.
• Be courteous; yield to others on a trail.
• Camp away from trails and other visitors .