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Physical Education and Health 3
Instructions: Considering the following activities : bird-watching,caving or spelunking, camping

and snorkeling; Answer the questions. Answering this questions will lead to answering what
outdoor recreation is all about. After answering the questions go back to where you stopped in
the module.
When and why people engage in the mentioned activities?
People engaged in the mentioned activities such as bird-watching, caving or spelunking, camping
and snorkeling are considered outdoor recreational activities. Taking part in recreational
activities, especially outdoors, can greatly improve physical health. Moreover, it maintains a
lower body fat percentage, and has lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Also, it
encourages an appreciation of what we see and a desire to better understand and care for nature.
It adds pleasures such as enjoying the beautiful scenery, or the sense of discovery in finding
interesting historical or natural features such as wild flowers. Basically, these activities are done
during vacation or school break, when we want to distress and have fun and do outdoor things
with nature.
What is the common factor among them?
The common factors among the activities mentioned above is that all of them are outdoor
recreational activities. Those activities in a broad sense is a space outside an enclosed area, it
includes the natural environment and resources which comprises the land, water, wildlife,
vegetation, open space and scenery.
Instructions: Answer the following questions on another sheet of paper
What is stress ?
Stress consists of bodily changes produced by physiological or psychological

conditions that tend to upset the homeostatic balance. In medical language ‘stress’
is defined as a perturbation of the body’s homeostasis. According to the Oxford
Dictionary, stress is defined as “a state of affair involving demand on physical or
mental energy.” Stress can also be defined as “the body’s physiological response
to demands placed on it.” The demands or stress- producing agents are referred to
as stressors. In simple words, stress is a condition or circumstance (not always
adverse), which can disturb the normal physical and mental health of a person.
Where do you think stress came from?
Stress is the body’s response to a challenge or demand. Everyone experiences

stress, which can be triggered by a range of events, from small daily hassles to
major changes like a divorce or job loss. The stress response includes physical
components such an elevated heart rate and blood pressure, thoughts and personal
beliefs about the stressful event, and emotions, including fear and anger.
What is recreational activity?
Recreational activities is a practical and healthier way of dealing with stress. It is an

activity that helps people to rejuvenate their spirit, sense of competence, enthusiasm and
gives fulfillment and empowerment. It means any outdoor activity under-
taken for the purpose of exercise, relaxation or pleasure,
including practice or instruction in any such activity.
“Recreational activity” includes hunting, fishing, trapping,
camping, picnicking, exploring caves, nature study, bicycling,
horseback riding, bird− watching, motorcycling and etc. On the
other hand, it does not include any organized team sport activity sponsored by the
owner of the property on which the activity takes place.
How do you cope with stress? Give an example of what you do to cope with stress.
I as a student experience stress, which is a natural feeling, designed to help me cope in

challenging situations. In small amounts it can be good, because it pushes me to work hard and
do my best, such as during exams. I do cope up with stress by means of engaging myself in
hiking. Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail I find myself
on, hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between.The
warm sunshine on my face, the sound of the wind rushing through the trees overhead, and the
soft earthy feel of the trail under your boots. Not only are these experiences enjoyable to have,
but they’re good as I got to relaxed and re-energized with nature.
Activity #1
Football and soccer are activities done outdoors and on grass. Are they outdoor recreational
activities? Why or why not? Defend your answer.
No, outdoor activities like football and soccer are not considered as recreational activities.
Recreational activities are mainly an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. Also,
these activities are done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun".
On the other hand, football and soccer are outdoor sports because they demand that all
participants be an athlete. Moreover, competition generally is stressed ; team sports organized
into opposing squads in pursuit of a trophy or championship. Lastly, outdoor recreational
activities does not include any organized team sport activity sponsored by the owner of the
property on which the activity takes place.
Activity # 2 : Chose an outdoor Recreational Activity
Given a chance, what outdoor activity would you like to try? Why? Where? Who do you like to
be with? Research, surf the internet, and read blogs about your chosen outdoor activity. Then you
can print a picture or cut out a picture then post it below and write something about it.
What ?Why?Where?With Whom? What benefits can I get from it? Write your description here:
I would like to try hiking as an outdoor activity.Hiking will encourage me to step away from
your desk and step back out into nature.It’s a chance to experience the world directly and without
a filter, and to rediscover the rhythms of the day and the seasons. Hiking is an unscripted
experience where spontaneity is the rule. I would like to hike the nearest mountain in our
vicinity, which is Mt. Banahaw. I will gladly do it together with my family and my friends. It is
because hiking is a way to stay physically active, it can potentially lose weight, reduce heart
disease, decrease hypertension, and slow the aging process. It also offers mental health benefits
by reducing stress and anxiety.

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Physical Education and Health 3

Instructions: Considering the following activities : bird-watching,caving or spelunking, camping

When and why people engage in the mentioned activities?

What is the common factor among them?

Stress consists of bodily changes produced by physiological or psychological

Where do you think stress came from?

Stress is the body’s response to a challenge or demand. Everyone experiences

What is recreational activity?

Recreational activities is a practical and healthier way of dealing with stress. It is an

I as a student experience stress, which is a natural feeling, designed to help me cope in

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