PE lesson chapter 7 (2)

• Benefits of Outdoor Recreation:

  • Physical Health Benefits: Being outdoors prevents a sedentary life, promotes cardiovascular and muscular fitness, improves the function of the immune system.
  • Psycho-Emotional Benefits: Engaging in outdoor activities helps people rest, relax, de-stress, and feel revitalized; improves self-esteem, confidence, creativity, and contributes to personal and spiritual growth.
  • Social Benefits: Outdoor activities bring families closer, allow interaction with others who share the same passion, and promote stewardship.
  • Economic Benefits: Relaxed individuals tend to be more productive at work.
  • Spiritual Benefits: Positive outdoor experiences can stir up spiritual values, bringing calmness and healing
• The Leave No Trace Seven Principles:

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare

  2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

  3. Dispose of Waste Properly

  4. Leave What You Find

  5. Minimize Campfire Impacts

  6. Respect Wildlife

  7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors