Outside is more than exercise

Outside is more than exercise

Activity number: Type of skills: Competences (21st century skills) covered: 2

Cultural & Physical Creativity and Innovation / Collaboration / Communication [Cultural] Flexibility / Initiative / Social skills [Physical]

Activity title: “Outside is more than exercise”

Type of activity Workshop Abstract During this activity the group will walk along with the leader for few kilometers. During this walk the group will have a chance to learn about the benefits of physical activity by learning and doing different physical activities along with the leader. Also during this walk the group will take photos according to specific instructions and pick up trash along the way to be used later during the training.

Goal

To learn about benefits of moving in nature, to develop different ways to show your emotions, to learn more about your own body.

Objectives After this activity the members of the group will have new different ways to enjoy being outside. Target group Everyone, as long as they’re able to walk a few kilometers. The group can be sized from a couple of people to 20. Duration 3 to 3,5 hours Venue Outside

Requirements Proper clothes for being outside for few hours, phones for photographs, a list of task for photos, equipment to pick up the trash

Content

Description of each phase/part of the activity Duration The role of the trainer The role of the participants Requirements

A short introduction on the benefits of physical activity in nature and basic knowledge of one’s body. If possible, have a photographer expert give a short introduction on how to take good photos. Giving instructions for the walk: 1) form pairs 2) give tasks regarding photographs (as described on the handout-box) 3) inform the group to pick up trash to be used later, hand out the equipment 15’ To give instructions To listen and learn Basic information to be shared

10’ To give instructions To listen and learn Task list for photos, equipment for picking up the trash

Take the walk. During the walk point at various interesting things and remind the group of their tasks regarding photographs and trash. If the walk gets boring, you can have a short play of rock/paper/scissors or something along the way. Use your imagination to keep it interesting! Evaluation 2,5 hours

15’

Self-assessment and evaluation

Suggested resources

After you have finished you can have a talk with the group and look at photos. Concentrate on following questions: 1. How did it feel? was walking difficult? 2. Was there any kind of improvement on one’s mood during this session? If there was, you can remind that walking in nature has many benefits. 3. Look at photos and ask the group to describe their photos. 4. Ask questions on the framing and topics of photos: why did you take this photo? what is the feeling you’re trying to convey? The guidebook regarding physical activity.

Handouts / References

Photograph tasks: Every pair needs to take one photo of each of the following. They can decide how to approach the task by themselves. Take a photo of: 1. meeting your best friend after long absence 2. feeling alone 3. finally accomplishing something that you have craved for many years 4. the feeling you had when starting this exercise 5. the feeling you had at the end of the exercise 6. something beautiful you see during this session