Activity done during leisure time that is worth awhile & socially acceptable.
Consist of human activities & experiences that occur during leisure time
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Includes individual or group activities
An exploration of the natural environment using skills like climbing, walking & other physical skills needed for the activities.
THREE PILLARS OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Experiential education - engages individuals using outdoor activities to produce meaningful activities.
Environmental education - increases the awareness of individuals about the environment or posterity & preservation.
Adventure education - activities certain objectives the typical expected outcome are improved judgment & decision making group interaction & team work.
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Mountain activities
mountain biking
Mountaineering
Hiking
Forest Activities
camping
orienteering
wildlife safari
Beach & sea activities
snorkeling
scuba diving
Parasailing
Fresh Water Activities
canoeing
kayaking
rafting
Cultural & historical Activities
indigenous Culture
museum
geolocating
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MOUNTAINEERING
Known as alpinism in Europe
It is a profession of going up or climbing mountains.
PRIMARY CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE ENGAGING IN MOUNTAINEERING
Technical knowledge & skill- acquire basic mountaineering skills; climbing, things to bring.
Physical Preparation - mountaineering demands high level of physical skill that is set beyond limit.
Mental preparation - being calm * having a clear mind is essential.
Judgment & experience- making a sound or valuable judgment or decision in a challenged situation can determine mountaineer’s success.
Caring for wilderness
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EQUIPMENTS:
ROPE, CORD, & WEBBING
Used in climbing
CARABINERS
Are metal loops with spring loaded gates used as connectors for recreational climbing.
QUICKDRAWS
Used to connect the ropes to the bolt anchor.
HARNESS
A system that connects the ropes to the climber it is worn around the pelvis.
FIGURE EIGHT
A device used for descending it has a reliable stopping power on many belay situations.
BELAY GLOVES
Specialized glove having heat-resistant padding on the palms and fingers.
HELMET
A piece of equipment primarily used to protect the head/skull from falling debris.
SKILLS IN MOUNTAINEERING
Tying in - it is the attachment of the rope to the climbing harness.
Belaying - the skills that mean holding/catching. A skill a mountaineer needs to learn to avoid accidents of falling.
Leading - the leader puts protection while he/she ascends * once he/she reached the top.
Abseiling - it is the technique of descending a stiff rock
Lowering - it is the method of descending after a climb.
ORIENTEERING
An art of country race or navigation using map & a compass between check points along unfamiliar tracks.
Originated in Scandinavia in the late 19th century.
Major Ernst Killander, a scout leader and was called as the father of orienteering.
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR ORIENTEERING
Map
blue, black, white, green
Compass
Racing suit for orienteering
SHOES
Control card
LAY OUT AREAS
Assembly area - receives instructions
Start - where the player is being logged in
Master the map - orienteer arrives on this point
Equipment - these make sure that all of the materials are available
Control markers- these are orange & white
Recorder’s sheet - it is where the recorder the name, team and class, starting time and finishing time of the event.
Event/ Control card - it is where all the details in the competition.
BASIC THINGS & EQUIPMENT IN CAMPING
Lighter
Pocket knife
Whistle
Flashlights
Nylon rope
Money
Tent
Sleeping pad
RECREATIONAL BIKING
Karl Von Drais – a German who invented first bicycle w/c was a dandy horse.
TYPES OF BIKES:
Road bikes - characterized by light frames and narrow, high pressure tires.
Mountain bikes - built with strong components that can absorb rough riding, designed for road use.
Touring bikes - stable handling conditions that are required for handling heavy loads.
Recumbent - designed back, neck or hand problem that would be aggravated by hiking position.
Tandem - bikes built for two.
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DIFFERENT CYCLING TOURNAMENTS:
Cross country – crossing the country
Downhill - competition using mountains
Track racing - fast phase cycle racing over a short distance.