OUTDOOR

RECREATION
Classification of Outdoor Recreational Activities
Benefits of Outdoor Recreation
OBJECTIVES:
Discuss outdoor recreation;
Classify different outdoor recreational
activities;
Differentiate mountaineering, trekking,
and hiking; and
Appreciate the benefits of outdoor
recreation.
Outdoor recreation is an organized activity
done during one’s free time for his/her
reasons, where interaction between man
and an element of nature is present.
Recreation is 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. Therefore, recreational
activities depend on one’s interests,
pursuits, and needs which may be reflective
of one’s beliefs and level of gratification.
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
(5th) longest coastline in the world. Its
natural environment has so much to offer,
whether on land, on water, or even in the
air.
ANG LUGAR MO AY SA LAND
MOUNTAINEERING/
ALPINISM
 Mount Fuji

Mount
Everest
ANG LUGAR MO AY SA LAND
HIKING
Mt. Tapaw, Anonang
Cordon Isabela
MOUNTAINEERING
TREKKING
HIKING
ANG LUGAR MO AY SA WATER
WHITE WATER RAFTING
Governor's Rapid, Maddela,
Quirino
ANG LUGAR MO AY SA AIR
SKY DIVING
Skydive Greater Cebu by Skydive Greater Inc.
Location: Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu
ANG LUGAR MO AY SA WATER
KAYAKING
ANG LUGAR MO AY WATER
SNORKELING
SNORKELING
ANG LUGAR MO AY SA LAND
MOUNTAIN BIKING
ANTENNA HILL, TAYUMAN,
BINANGONAN, RIZAL
ANG LUGAR MO AY SA LAND
ORIENTEERING
SAN JUAN, BATANGAS, MT.
DAGULDOL
BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR
RECREATION
 HEALTH BENEFITS OF
OUTDOOR RECREATION
REDUCES ANXIETY
It can Improve your mental well-being when
you exercise outdoors. One of the reasons for
this is the awareness that your mind
throughout the exercise, particularly with the
changing terrain and weather. Unlike in the
gym where the floors are flat and benches are
evenly positioned, the terrain outdoors
includes winding paths, hills, woods, and
valleys.
BEST WAY TO GET
VITAMIN D
HELPS TO BURN
UNWANTED FATS
ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF
OUTDOOR RECREATION
EFFICIENCY AT THE WORKPLACE


 SOCIAL BENEFITS OF
OUTDOOR RECREATION
These 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.
Spending time outdoors allows one to meet
and interact with others who share the same
passion foroutdoor recreation. Participating
in a team will help form lasting friendships
and develop a community.
 SPIRITUAL
BENEFITS OF
OUTDOOR
RECREATION
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.
PHASES OF
TRIP
PLANNING
Pre-Trip
During the Trip
Post trip
OBJECTIVES:
Explain the different Phases of Trip
Planning;
Identify the important things to be
packed in a trip;
Uplift the value of stewardship towards
creation and collaboration in preparing
for an itinerary.
PRE-TRIP DURING THE
TRIP

POST TRIP
Before a trip, keep in mind the following: know the latest
weather forecast, if going out with your group collaborate
and set so that you can plan and distribute assignments and
roles, as well as transportation and accommodation
arrangements. Groups must be well established so that plans
during an emergency will be discussed, and the initial plan of
the things to be packed will be assigned as well.
PRE-TRIP
LOCATION
 PARTICIPANTS
The most important factor when planning.
Each participant should meet the
appropriate criteria: physical, social,
emotional, mental, environmental, and
spiritually healthy.
 COMMUNICATION
prior to leaving for your trip, make sure the
batteries of your cellular phones are completely
charged. It is also advisable to bring a portable
charger or extra battery packs in case of
emergencies. In some cases, cellular signals will not
always be readily available, so providing the proper
authorities and parents a copy of your itinerary and
expected date and time of arrival is highly
recommended.
Also, As you travel, you will meet people
who don't speak the same language. In our
country itself, language and dialects
change every few kilometres.
 BUDGETING
it includes vehicle and gas costs, food per
person per day, rental and repair, permits,
and camping and user fees. Always bring
extra money in case of emergency.
vehicles should also contain emergency
and safety equipment such as a first aid
kit, repair tools, flares, reflectors and spare
tires
it is necessary to prepare three equipment
and clothing lists: individual, group, and
safety.
 Routing and Scheduling

It involves creating a flexible itinerary for

the group. Allow leeway for unexpected
changes, such as traffic or changing
weather conditions.


there are high end accommodations such as

what hotels offer, or basic ones such as shelters
or huts, or the popular use of tents in
campsites. Check with the person in charge of
facilities if some of the accommodations need
to be booked in advance or not.
DURING THE
TRIP
DURING THE
TRIP
REGULAR REST STOPS SHOULD BE
TAKEN TO CATCH YOUR BREATH
POST TRIP
PROPERLY DISPOSE ALL THE
LEFTOVER FOOD, TRASH, AND

EQUIPMENT


PAY YOUR BILLS AND SETTLE

ANY OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS

MEET UP AND TALK ABOUT

YOUR EXPERIENCES.
COMPASS
MAP
 FIRST
AID KIT
CLOTHING
 PERSONAL
NECESSITIES
MISCELLANEOUS
ITEMS