L1: Nature & Background of Outdoor Recreation

• recreation

  • derived from the Latin word “recreare” which means “to be refreshed”.
• Recreation

  • intended for relaxation, pleasure, and enjoyment.
• Types of Recreation

  1. Active
  2. Passive
• Active Recreation

  • refers to activities in which you need to participate directly or you are required to do the task.
  • Examples: Swimming. Dancing, Jogging
• Passive Recreation

  • activities that require not much of your energy, or those that only require you to observe.
  • Examples: Watching movies, listening to music, watching ball games
• Classifications of Recreational Activities

  1. Spectator
  2. Participant
• Spectator Type

  • People spend their time watching the event and derive enjoyment from it.
• Participant Type

  • People do not gain enjoyment merely by watching; they do so by joining the activity