This document defines and discusses outdoor recreation. It begins by defining outdoor recreation as organized activities done during free time where there is an interaction with nature. It then discusses classifications of outdoor recreation including land, water and air-based activities. The document also covers reasons for participating in recreation, benefits of recreation, and principles of sustainable recreation known as "Leave No Trace."

1. Chapter 7
Nature and Background
of Outdoor Recreation
Mr. Anthony F. Balatar Jr.
Subject Instructor

2. What is Outdoor Recreation?
done during vacation or school break
they want to have fun
done outdoors with nature

3. What is Outdoor Recreation?
- It is an organized activities done during
one’s free time for his/her own personal
reasons, where an interaction between
man and an element of nature is
present.

4. What is Outdoor Recreation?
According to Clayne Jensen, a day can be
divided into 3 parts:
 Existence time – is time spent for
biological needs like having a meal,
sleeping and other personal care.
 Subsistence time – is time spent for
economic purposes such as going to work,
chores, and for students, time spent for
school time varies from person to person.

5. What is Outdoor Recreation?
Free time – how one decides to spend
free time varies from person to
person.
Perhaps, to those who have been very
busy with workload or schoolwork, this
is the best time to do recreational
activities, to relax, and to rejuvenate.

6. What is 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.
Recreational activities depend on one’s
interest, pursuits, and needs which may
be reflected on one’s beliefs and level
of gratification.

7. Reasons Why People Engage In
Recreational Activities
Personal satisfaction
To be in touch with nature
Personal pursuit such as photography,
collecting sea shells, reaching
mountains, rivers, etc.

8. Classification of Outdoor
Recreation
Land
 Mountaineering
 Trekking/Hiking
 Camping
 Backpacking
 Picnic
 Bird watching
 Mountain biking
 Orienteering
 Canyoneering
 Rock climbing

9. Classification of Outdoor
Recreation
Water
 Swimming
 Snorkeling
 Diving
 Surfing
 Canoeing
 Kayaking
 Whitewater
rafting
 Sailing
 Fishing
 Bamboo rafting

10. Classification of Outdoor
Recreation
Air
 Parasailing
 Skydiving
 Paragliding

11. Benefits of Outdoor Recreation
 Physical Health Benefits
 Psycho-Emotional Benefits
 Social Benefits
 Economic Benefits
 Spiritual Benefits

12. The “Leave No Trace” Seven
Principles
 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