Evaluation should include
- defining leisure
- identifying factors that influence the amount of time people commit to leisure activity
- defining recreation
- identifying the benefits of various forms of outdoor recreation, such as
- camping
- hiking
- hunting
- fishing
- archery
- boating
- cycling
- nature study/observation
- historical and cultural study
- motorized activities (e.g., boating, all-terrain vehicles [ATVs], motorcycles, side-by-sides)
- art activities (e.g., photography, painting en plein air)
- summer camps/outdoor education.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why do people enjoy outdoor recreation and leisure activities? What are the benefits?
- What are different ways that natural resources are utilized for recreation?
- What are ways to connect to nature?
- How can leisure and recreational activities contribute to physical and psychological well-being in adolescents?