Outdoor recreation

• Exercise


  Structured, emphasizing goal setting and being fit
• Physical activity


  Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that result in energy expenditure above resting levels
• Recreational activities


  They are the activities that you do during your free time. Recreation means to be refreshed
• Recreation through sports


  Sports that you like to play during your free time for fun. Sports that are not played competitively
• Recreation through adventure


  Activities that allow you to see the beauty of nature such as biking hiking camping
• Recreation through amusement


  These are activities that you can do mostly for entertainment. Examples can be traveling and shopping
• Personal benefits of active recreation


  • Fun and enjoyment contributes to a full and meaningful life
  • The physical activity is one of the best methods of health assurance
  • Relaxation rest and retvitalization are essential to stress management
  • Meaningful leisure activities and essential source of self esteem and positive self image
  • Provides the opportunity to lead balanced lives achieve our full potential and gain life satisfaction
• Social benefits of active recreation


  • Community recreation promotes ethnic and cultural harmony
  • Leisure provides opportunities that build strong communities
  • Community recreation reduces alienation loneliness and antisocial behaviors
  • Engaging in recreation together build strong families which is the foundation of a stronger society
  • Leisure provides opportunities for community development and shared management and leadership