OUTDOOR RECREATION

OR
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
GROUP 4
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

• Refers to recreation engaged in out of doors,

most commonly in natural settings.
• They are pursued variously for enjoyment,
exercise, challenge, camaraderie, spiritual renewal,
and an opportunity to partake in nature.
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RECREATION/ACTIVITIES
1) Outdoor pursuits can increase physical activity
– By going to a park, trail or mountain, you
tend to increase the amount of physical activity
than when you’re indoors. We all know how great
physical activity is for our health!
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RECREATION/ACTIVITIES
2) Nature and greenery may reduce psychological
disorders

– Being surrounded by nature helps reduce negative

mental health. To note, it’s not clear whether that is
because nature promotes physical activity or due to the
presence of nature.
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3) Nature can boost your mood

– Your brain releases powerful
neurochemicals that aid in feeling happy and
satisfied, when you go outside.
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• 4) Sunlight promotes the production of vitamin D

– Vitamin D helps prevent autoimmune conditions and

encourages muscle building: all the more reason to get
your daily bit of sunshine! Remember that sun protection
is important, especially during the summer months.
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5) Connecting with nature can reduce stress

– According to a review of scientific studies
by Minding our Bodies, getting out to nature helps
reduce our stress levels.
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6) Surrounding yourself with nature may

improve your cognitive abilities
– A study published in Psychological Science
assigned two groups to walk in a city setting or a
nature setting. The ones who walked in nature had
improved memory and attention spans.
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7) Walking outdoors may boost your vitality

– A study published in the Journal of
Environmental Psychology found that “individuals
walking outdoors reported a greater change in vitality
compared with indoor walkers.”
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8) Nature can aid in healing

– Horticultural therapy is gaining steam
as a legitimate aid in boosting your body’s
ability to heal. It’s no miracle cure but every
little bit can help!
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9) The freshest air possible

- Plants can act as an air purifier,
removing harmful particles and pollutants in
the air. This allows your body to have a break
from toxins.
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10) The outdoors can boost concentration

– A 2008 study found that children with
ADHD scored higher on a test of concentration
after walking in nature, compared to walking in a
residential neighborhood.
10 RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES PERFECT
FOR FIRST TIMERS
10 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
PERFECT FOR FIRST TIMERS

• Hiking and camping

• Hunting and fishing
• Canoeing, kayaking and rafting
• Sailing and motorboating
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PERFECT FOR FIRST TIMERS

• Biking/Cycling
• Rock Climbing
• Horseback riding
• Skiing
• Restoration and conservation volunteering