Nature and

Background of
Outdoor Recreation
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 What is recreation?

Recreation is derived from the

Latin word ‘recreare’ which
means to be refreshed.
Outdoors, as used it in this discussion,
includes the natural environment and
resources which comprises the land,
water, wildlife, vegetation, open space,
and scenery.
 Benefits of Outdoor Recreation
 Physical Health Benefits – prevents a person from
having sedentary life.
 Psycho-Emotional Benefits – helps people to rest,
relax, de-stress, or unwind, and feel revitalized.
 Social Benefits – allows one to meet and interact
with others who share the same passion for outdoor
recreation.
 Benefits of Outdoor Recreation
 Economic Benefits – people who have a relaxed
body and mind tend to be more productive at
work, which translates into efficiency at the
workplace.
 Spiritual Benefits – strengthens an individual as
it heals, rejuvenates, and soothes the body and
soul.
 The Leave No Trace Seven Principles

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare

The Leave No Trace Seven Principles

2. Travel and Camp on

Durable Surfaces
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3. Dispose of Waste Properly

The Leave No Trace Seven Principles

4. Leave What You Find

The Leave No Trace Seven Principles

5. Minimize Campfire
Impacts
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6. Respect Wildlife
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7. Be Considerate of Other
Visitors
Application
 Direction: Given the chance, what outdoor
activity would you like to try? Why?
Where? Who do you like to be with? What
benefits can you get from it?
Assignment/Agreement:
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.