PEDH

• Recreation


  Derived from the Latin word 'recreare' which means to be refreshed
• Choices for recreation vary from person to person
• What makes one happy may not be so for others
• Recreational activities


  Depend on one's interests, pursuits, and needs which may reflective of one's beliefs and level of gratification
• A natural park

  • Can serve as a bonding place for a family to have a picnic
  • A great fitness area for a jogger
  • A place to commune with nature or meditate for others
• Outdoors


  A space outside an enclosed area, including the natural environment and resources which comprises the land, water, wildlife, vegetation, open and scenery
• Semi-natural state


  A state where the natural environment has gone through some human modification but has retained its natural features
• The Philippines is rich in natural resources and has the fifth longest coastline in the world
• Outdoor recreational activities in the Philippines

  • Land: Mountaineering, Trekking/Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Picnic, Bird-watching, Mountain Biking, Canyoneering, Rock Climbing, Orienteering
  • Water: Swimming, Snorkeling, Diving, Surfing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Sailing, Fishing, Bamboo Rafting
  • Air: Parasailing, Skydiving, Paragliding
• Physical Health Benefits of Outdoor Recreation


  • Prevents sedentary life, Reduces obesity, Reduces risk of disease, Enhances immune system, Increases life expectancy
• METS (Metabolic Equivalents)

  • 3.5 to 7 kcal/min: Walking at brisk pace of 3-4.5 mph, Hiking
  • More than 7 kcal/min: Walking 5 mph or faster, Jogging or running, Climbing briskly up a hill, Biking with level terrain or few hills (5-9 mph), Aquatic aerobics, Backpacking, Mountain climbing, Rock climbing, Recreational swimming, Snorkeling, Rappelling, Water skiing, Mountain biking, Canoeing (at less than 4 mph), Surfing (board and body), Sailing, Kayaking on lakes or calm water, Fishing while walking along the riverbank, Horseback riding
• Social Benefits of Outdoor Recreation


  • Ways for families to become closer. Promotes family bonding and stewardship of nature
• Economic Benefits of Outdoor Recreation


  • Improves productivity at work, Creates jobs and economic activities through ecotourism
• Spiritual Benefits of Outdoor Recreation


  • Brings calmness, heals, rejuvenates, and soothes the body and soul
• 5 Benefits of Outdoor Recreational Activity

  Physical Health Benefits, Social Benefits, Economic Benefits, Spiritual Benefits, Psycho-Emotional Benefits
• Latin word which means "to be refreshed"


  Recreare
• Outdoor Recreation (Land)


  Mountaineering, Trekking/Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Picnic
• Outdoor Recreation (Water)


  Swimming, Snorkeling, Diving, Surfing, Kayaking
• Outdoor Recreation (Air)


  Parasailing, Skydiving, Paragliding
• A set of universal outdoor ethics that guides one in the activities to do with nature

  Leave No Trace Seven Principles
• Principle 1: Plan Ahead and Prepare


  Before going to a place, check if your planned activity is permitted.
• Principle 2: Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces


  Walk, run, bike, or camp on durable surfaces like established tracks
• Principle 3: Dispose of Waste Properly


  "Pack it in, pack it out" means everything you brought should be brought back
• Principle 4: Leave What you Find


  Examine archeological structures but do not touch nor leave marks on them
• Principle 5: Minimize Campfire Impacts


  Use lightweight stoves for cooking; campfire can cause lasting impacts
• Principle 6: Respect Wildlife


  Observe wild animals from a distance and they should be avoided during sensitive times such as mating
• Principle 7: Be Considerate of Other Visitors


  Respect people who live and work in the countryside