Physical Education and Health 4 (Midterms)

Outdoor Recreation

• any leisure time activity conducted outdoors

• organized activities done during one’s free time for his/her own personal reasons, where an interaction between a man and an element of nature is present

Recreation

• “recreare” = “restore or revive”

• means to be refreshed or rejuvenated

Physical Health

• prevents a person from having a sedentary life

• creates a distraction from gadgets

• gets the heart to be pumping and bigger muscles to be at work

• promotes cardiovascular and muscular fitness

• improves the functioning of the immune system

Psycho-Emotional Benefits

• reduces depression, anxiety, and aggression

• promotes greater happiness, well-being, and life satisfaction

• improve self-esteem, confidence, and creativity

• foster family bonding

• promotes stewardship

• appreciate what nature provides for mankind

• understand how personal action strongly affects the environment

Economic Benefits

becomes more productive and efficient at the workplace.

Spiritual Benefits

• brings calmness

• heals, rejuvenates, and soothes the body and soul

Plan Ahead and Prepare

Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

Dispose of Waste Properly

Leave What You Find

Minimize Campfire Impacts

Respect Wildlife

Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Walking

• one of the most popular forms of exercise worldwide

• does not require expensive equipment or special skills

• provides a wide range of health benefits

Brisk Walking

• is a moderate-intensity, low-impact workout that does not exert excessive strain on joints such as the hips, knees, and ankles, which are susceptible to injury with higher-impact workouts

• an accessible and effective option for maintaining fitness without the risk of joint-related injuries

Jogging

• is a form of running at a slower, more relaxed pace

• more intense than walking but less demanding than running

• ideal exercise for those looking to improve their endurance and cardiovascular health without the higher stress of faster-paced running