Description should include a discussion of
- how outdoor recreation assists in the mitigation of the health crisis stemming from physical inactivity, obesity, and the contribution of physical inactivity and obesity to chronic diseases
- how outdoor recreational activities can reduce depression, improve self-esteem, and promote personal growth
- how recreational facilities promote social bonds, cultural sensitivity, and support seniors and persons with disabilities
- the benefits of natural landscapes and historic sites
- the importance of public lands and the preservation of natural resources and wildlife areas.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can participating in outdoor recreational activities stem the tide of chronic obesity?
- How do outdoor recreational activities encourage cultural sensitivity?
- Why are public lands and the preservation of natural resources and wildlife important to humanity?
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