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Step 1: Gather information on outdoor participation available for health and fitness
• Describe what outdoor activities in the natural environment for health and fitness are
available for individuals, families and communities in your area.
• Investigate the presence and accessibility of the following in your area
o Water related: Kayaking, canoeing, boating, Fishing
o Land related: Watchable Wildlife, Geo-caching, Camping/outdoor cooking,
Hunting, shooting, Hiking, Archery
Step 2: Describe the human health benefits (fitness, stress reduction) of participating in these
recreational pursuits for a life-time
• Demonstrate the “green” and “sustainable” qualities of these types of recreation/sports.
• Investigate whether involvement in outdoor recreation requires recreation requires people to
participate in responsible resource management.
Step 3: Describe the role that outdoor sports and recreation play in career and social
environments
Step 4: Choose outdoor activities you wish to try that are likely to improve health and fitness
for:
• Contact state natural resource agencies and partners to seek an outdoor participation
experience.
• Choose one or more outdoor activities of interest and seek professional support from
educators to master the skills essential to success.
Step 5: Evaluate the physical and environmental damages associated with decisions made
during difficult physical activities (boating safety). Predict outcomes of dangerous behaviors
during physical activities in te outdoors (hiking, fishing, boating, hunting)
Step 7: Investigate the history and role for outdoor participation in natural resources
management using AFWA Conservation Goals: Provide evidence for the following AFWA
concepts
I. Appreciates that conservation and management of terrestrial and water resources are
essential to sustaining fish and wildlife, the outdoor landscape, and the quality of our
lives.
a. Wildlife populations are managed through such practices as regulated hunting, fishing and
trapping; artificial propagation; stocking; and transplanting as well a predator and damage
control.
b. Conservation of fish and wildlife habitats provides human health, recreation, aesthetic, and
economic benefits
II. Understands and actively participates in the stewardship and support of our natural
resources
a. Fish and Wildlife provide a recreational focus for millions of people in North America
b. Humans are agents in the spread of invasive species and fish and wildlife diseases; and
therefore must take steps to avoid associated problems.
III. Understands the value of fish and wildlife resources as a public trust
a. In North America fish and wildlife are public trust resources managed by governmental
agencies
b.Ownership of land does not convey ownership of wildlife
c. Non-government organizations, businesses, and individuals play important roles as
advocates and conservation partners with fish and wildlife agencies.
d.Since most wildlife live on private lands, private landowners play an important role in
sustaining and improving habitat.
IV. Understands and accepts and/or lawfully participates in hunting, fishing, trapping,
boating, wildlife watching, shooting sports, and other types of resource related
outdoor recreation.
a. Regulated hunting, fish and trapping are important tools for managing some wildlife
populations and habitats.
b. Fish and wildlife-based resources provide recreational benefits directly to participants and
increase advocacy for conservation
c. Responsible users of fish, wildlife, and the outdoors respect the rights and property of
others
Investigate and report on how responsible citizens employ considerate and safe personal behaviors
in physical activity (ethics of hunting, fishing, canoeing and hiking).
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