PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Outdoor Recreation Activities

Activities done during free time for personal reasons involving interaction with nature.

Camping

Overnight stays away from home, with or without shelter like a tent or RV.

Trekking/Hiking

Walking for more than a day for exploration and enjoyment of the scenery.

Free time

The remaining time after existence and subsistence time, ideal for recreation.

Mountaineering

The set of outdoor activities that involves ascending tall mountains.

Bird-watching

Observation of live birds in their natural habitat.

Orienteering

A challenging outdoor sport that exercises both mind and body.

Whitewater Rafting

Using an inflatable raft to navigate rivers or rough water.

Canoeing

Paddling a canoe with a single-bladed paddle.

Snorkeling

Swimming near the surface of the water using a mask and snorkel.

Skydiving

Jumping from an airplane and using a parachute to slow descent.

Leave No Trace Principles

Guidelines for outdoor ethics to minimize human impact on nature.

Physical Health Benefits

Outdoor activities prevent a sedentary lifestyle and promote allows people to move.

Spiritual Benefits

strengthens an individual as it heals, rejuvinate, and soothes the body and soul

Economic Benefits

Relaxed individuals tend to be more productive at work.

Parasailing

Soaring while harnessed to a parasail towed by a vehicle.

Psycho-Emotional Benefits

Engaging in outdoor recreation helps rest, relax, and rejuvenate.

Mountain Biking

Riding a bicycle on off-road trails requiring skills to navigate.

Fishing

Catching fish using a rod, line, and hook as a sport or for food.

Picnic

A meal eaten outdoors, often as a social gathering.

Plan Ahead and Prepare

Principle 1

Travel and camp on durable surfaces.

Principle 2

Disposal of Waste Properly

Principle 3

Leave What You Find

Principle 4

Minimize Campfire Impact

Principle 5

Respect Wildlife

Principle 6

Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Principle 7

Backpacking

blends hiking and backcountry camping

Rock Climbing

climbing rock faces, with the aid of ropes and special equipments

Swimming

propulsion of the body through water using limbs.

Diving

one of the most exciting sports in the world

involves leaping and springing into the water while perfecting positions

Surfing

riding breaking waves toward the shore with the use of a surfboard

Kayaking

use of kayak for moving over water

Paragliding

flying parachutes with design modifications that enhance their gliding capabilities

Bamboo Rafting

simple bamboo rafts are used to admire aesthetical features along the river surface