Nature Walk Program as Means of Reconnecting with the Natural Environment: An Alternative Physical Education
top of page
Asian Institute of Research, Journal Publication, Journal Academics, Education Journal, Asian Institute
Asian Institute of Research, Journal Publication, Journal Academics, Education Journal, Asian Institute

Education Quarterly Reviews

ISSN 2621-5799

asia institute of research, journal of education, education journal, education quarterly reviews, education publication, education call for papers
asia institute of research, journal of education, education journal, education quarterly reviews, education publication, education call for papers
asia institute of research, journal of education, education journal, education quarterly reviews, education publication, education call for papers
asia institute of research, journal of education, education journal, education quarterly reviews, education publication, education call for papers
crossref
doi
open access

Published: 20 February 2019

Nature Walk Program as Means of Reconnecting with the Natural Environment: An Alternative Physical Education

Jocelyn Alberto Floresca

University of the Philippines Baguio, Philippines

asia institute of research, journal of education, education journal, education quarterly reviews, education publication, education call for papers
pdf download

Download Full-Text Pdf

doi

10.31014/aior.1993.02.01.48

​

​

Abstract

Introduction: The paper is a result of introducing environmental ecology awareness through an outdoor recreation activity as a Physical Education (PE) course dubbed as the “Nature Walk Program.” It was grounded on the principle that the need for environmental protection may not only be the work of practitioners in the pure sciences but also essentially believed to look into more avenues of the school setting particularly in the discipline of Physical Education. It is a means of putting up an alternative physical education activity utilizing the natural environment following a series of carefully planned procedures devised by the author. Methods: The participants of the study were college students and Physical Education teachers. Exposed to different sites that contain a wide variety of flora and fauna both endemic and introduced to the place. Using the qualitative design, it looked into the participant's awareness of nature; effects of the natural environment on perceptions based on the four areas of learning development in physical education namely: emotional, social physical and mental. Result: Introducing the participants to the different avian species, various endemic plants and the serenity of the study’s sites, has resulted in a more profound awareness. It led to understanding the need to protect the environment, appreciation of the value of natural areas and acquiring a positive attitude for sustainable use of the environment during the practice of Physical Education. Participants were able to identify and appreciate various species of birds and some plants found in the sites of the study that may lead to further conservation. Conclusion: This research, found out that a nature walk program is a useful tool in the procreation of various Physical education activities using the natural environment. It may lead to an answer to the question of bringing to attention the limited inclusion and facilities in PE programs. As it is increasingly well established that the natural and constructed features of the environment affect behavior, interpersonal relationships, and actual mental states.

References

  1. Andin C. (1978). The teaching of physical education in Philippine schools. JCM Press and printers exchange, Quezon City, Philippines.

  2. Bammel & Bammel (1992), Leisure and human behavior copyright 1992 by Wm. Brown Publishers ISBN 0- 697- 12200-x USA pp.5-6

  3. Bryan. H. (1970).Conflict in the great outdoors: toward understanding and managing for diverse sportsmen preferences. Tuscaloosa, AL: University of Alabama. AARP. 2008. Retrieved 2016 from www.aarp.org/health/fitness/walking/a2004-06-17

  4. Bucher C. &Wuest D. (2003) Foundations of physical education, exercise science and sport 14th Edition. Mc Graw Hills Companies Inc.  USA

  5. Corden & Sainsbury (2006) Using verbatim quotations in reporting qualitative social research: researchers’ views ESRC 2136 – March 2006 ISBN: 978-1-871713-98-5. Retrieved 2016 available at   http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/spru/pubs/pdf/verbquotresearch.pdf

  6. Gordon & Golanty (2014) Health and wellness 11th edition ISBN 978-1-4496- 3647-0. Copyright 2014 by Jones and Bartlet Learning, LLC an Ascend Company, 505-555.

  7. Fleming T. & Bunting L. (2007) PE Connections: helping kids succeed through physical activity ISBN-13:978- 0-7360-5910-7 Human Kinetics USA pp.5-11,

  8. Floresca J.  (2015) Bird watching as a recreation and nature activity in baguio city and nearby municipalities of benguet province philippines: a conservation effort. Retrieved 2016 from http://www.ajouronline.com/index.php?journal Vol 3, No 3 (2015): June 2015

  9. Frumkin H. (2001). Beyond toxicity. Human health and the natural environment. Am J Prev Med 2(3):47 – 53.

  10. Geller S. (2002) The challenge of increasing pro-environmental behavior.  PP225-. Bechtel and Churchman (2002), Handbook of environmental Psychology ISBN 0-471-40594-9 Copyright 2002 by John Wiley and sons, Inc. New York

  11. Godbey G. (2009) Outdoor recreation, health, and wellness understanding and enhancing the relationship1616 P St. NW Washington, DC 20036 202-328-5000 retrieved 2016 from www.rff.org

  12. Kaplan S. (1987) Aesthetics, affect, and cognition environmental preference from an evolutionary perspective. University of Michigan.  Environment and Behavior January 1987 vol. 19 no. 1 3-32. retrieved 2016 from  http://eab.sagepub.com/content/19/1/3.short 2016

  13. Lambert L.  (2000) The new physical education. National Association for Sport and Physical Education. (1995). Moving into the future: National standards for physical education. Reston, VA: American  Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Educational leadership volume 57 |Number 6 Healthy Bodies, Minds, and Buildings Pages 34-38

  14. McAndrew, F. (1993) Environmental Psychology ISBN 0-534-19308-0 Wadsworth, Inc., Belmont,   California 94002

  15. Melograno V. (1996), Designing the physical education curriculum. ISBN-10: 0873225252. ISBN-13: 9780873225250 Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

  16. Moore N. (1987) The bird of time:  the science and politics of nature conservation. Cambridge University Press 1987 ISBN0 521 25259 pp. xi

  17. Nixon & Cohens (1952) An introduction to physical education. wbsaunders company USA 

  18. O’Brien L. & Murray R.(2006) A marvelous opportunity for children to learn. a participatory evaluation of forest school in England and wales. 1 Social and Economic Research Group Forest Research 2 new economics foundation. Retrieved 2016 from http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/fr0112

  19. Qoreishvandi  M/ et al. (2016) The influence of physical environment on behavior (determining the orientation, security and personalization processes) Retrieved from http://www.bretj.com. ISSN:2249-1465 retrieved 2016 from  http://www.academia.edu/10019816/

  20. Seaton et al. (1982) Physical education handbook 8th edition prentice hall Inc. A Simon and Schuster company Engelwoodsccliffs, New Jersey. ISBNn0-13-663097-9 Stebbins, R. 1992. Amateurs, Professionals, and Serious Leisure. Montreal and Kingston: McGill-Queens University Press. Retrieved from  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0

  21. Sinhaet. A. (1997) Human Health and Environment. Environmental Management by Implementing Environmental Courses at different formal and non-formal education levels: a goal programming approach by Husain Mazahir.  APH Publishing Corporation ISBN 81- 7024-859-0, 153-163.

  22. Thomas & Nelson (1996) Research methods in physical activity ISBN 0-88011-481-9. Human Kinetics USA pp. 94

bottom of page