Aquatic Recreational Activities

time spent for activities not related to work.

leisure

It is your free time - the period where you do not have to perform oblgations

such as household chores, school work, or office tasks.

leisure

Time spent for life maintenance activities such as ___ are not considered leisure

eating and sleeping

___ is an essential part of human life. It is in fact, a ___

Leisure, human right

an activity that usually requires physical engagement done for enjoyment and fun.

Recreation

___ usually refresh one's mind and spirit

Recreational actviities

aquatic recreational activities

competitive water sports

individual water sports

team water sports

recreational water sports

___ is a factor why water-based recreational activities are popular among many Filipinos

the large number of bodies of water in the Philippines

___ can either be

___. There are world

championships, ___, and many other

renowned competitions that test athetes in

different types of sports.

Competitive water sports, individual or team-based, Olympics

This is defined as an individual performance

that brings out the best in each contender.

individual water sports

It requires great physical strenth, perseverance,

determination, positive attitude, and a burning

desire to excel.

individual water sports

___ is propelling the body in the water through the combined movements of legs and arms while floating.

swimming

___ are essential in many

other water-based activities, which can

be easily done if you are an able

swimmer.

Swimming skills

is a swimming activity

done for fun and for one

to enjoy the water

recreational swimming

provides the health

benefits of a vigorous

physical activity as well

as the excitement of

competition.

competitive swimming

less structured

than sessions that are

designed to teach swimming

skills and water safety.

recreational swimming sessions

the number of participants and

the distance swum in a pool can

vary.

competitive swimming

required to follow structured

guidelines in order to learn the

requisite skills.

competitive swimmers

riding a surfboard on

the forward face of a

wave.

surfing

plays a critical role in

maintaining a posture on the various

equipment that can be used in surfing.

(surfboards, surf mats, long-boards, stand-up paddle

boards, wave skis, knee-boards, or skim boards)

balance

The surfer rides on the ___ of a moving

wave which carries him or her toward the shore.

forward face

___ is a surface water sport

which involves a person

(surfer) riding ocean

waves with a special

board called ___

surfing, surfboard

The most suitable waves for surfers are usually

___, although some bodies of water such

as lakes and rivers can sometimes generate waves

that are strong and big enough for surfing.

ocean waves

the radical technique of

surfing, combined with

sailing know-how and

skill.

windsurfing

the ___ has to move with the

waves to control the board, and at the

same time manage the sail according

to the winds.

windsurfer

racing over

a body of water on a

one-man watercraft

machine.

jet skiing

Fancy stunts and tricks, like flipping and

jumping over a ramp, can be done with

___

free-style jet skiing

Imagine surfing while

being towed along by a

high-speed boat.

wakeboarding

the board here is specifically designed

board with fins and weights, to allow

the rider manipulate it with his/her

feet.

wakeboarding

___ is another type of surface

water sport which involves

a person ___, who

uses techniques adopted

from ___, can be

towed either by a

___

wakeboarding, wakeboarder, surfing and

snowboarding, motorboat or a closed-

cable system.

___ is a

rapidly growing

sport in the

Philippines and

many other

countries.

Wakeboarding

I is also

on the shortlist of

possible sports to

be included in the

Olympics.

wakeboarding

skiing in

water.

water skiing

An individual uses ___ to skim or

glide along the surface of water, and is pulled

along by a high-speed powerboat with the help

of a ___

2 skis or siingle ski, ski cable or rope.

a type of race that

popularly involves

swimming, cycling, and

running.

triathlon

It is a highly popular sport and was

recently included in the Olympics.

triathlon

uses a small

surfboard or

wakeboard pulled by

a kite.

kitesurfing

You will need to go through some training in

order to understand the ___

movement and direction

control of a kite.

___ start at the

beach, wading the board

into the wash of previous

waves. Then they catch

the next wave back to the

beach

Skimboarders

The board is smaller than a surfboard.

skimboarding

This can be done in lakes and rivers as

opposed to surfing which requires a

large body of water.

skimboarding

a surface water

sport, and the surfer

rides a bodyboard on

a wave that carries

him towards the

shore.

bodyboarding

a 9 time record holder and is considered as one

of the best riders of all time.

mike stewart

is one form wherein

divers jump off cliffs or

rocks in freshwater or salt

water.

cliff diving

___ travel the world in

search on exotic locations to

experience the thrill and ultimate rush.

Avid cliff divers

This water sport can

be lazy, relaxed

activity, or a frenzied

and highly

competitive sport.

fishing (angling)

The species and quantity of catch

required depend on ___

competition rules

and area of fishing (sea, river or lake)

___ involves teamwork,

sunchronization of movements, balance,

energy, and a joint effort to succeed and win.

team water sports

Players must swim and

defend the ball as well as

try to score in the

opponents goal.

water polo

This sport is very intense and

competitive, with a lot of strategies and

techniques involved in gameplay.

water polo

___ an inflatable raft

must be maneuvered

over rather rough or

dangerous water by

a team of ___

rafting, 4-12

people

This sport is a famous leisure sport, an ideal

vacation sport, and depending on the location

and water current speed, slightly dangerous.

rafting

a sport in which athletes

compete in boats on

rivers, lakes, or the

ocean, depending on the

type of race.

rowing

The force of the athletes on the oar

blades of the boat while rowing, work

against the water forces to propel the

boat forward.

rowing

What's there to it,

step off a board and

jump, but its

complex than that.

syncronized diving

It can be done solo or synchronized, where 2

divers must mimic or perform opposite

diving forms, while diving simultaneously.

synchronized diving

A combination of swimming,

gymnastics, and dance.

synchronized swimming

Requires great flexibility, aerobic

endurance, strength, grace,

perfect timing, and excessive

breath control when underwater

synchronized swimming

Synchronized swimming is performing

elegant synchronized moves in the

water with music played in the

background.

synchronized swimming

travelling over water

in a vessel or vehicle

that has sails can be

termed as sailing.

sailing

___ is propelling a small

boat called kayak by

paddling a ___

kayaking, double-

bladed oar paddle.

Is can be done in almost any body of

water, including seas, lakes, rivers,

and even in large pools.

kayaking

can be relaxing or adventurous

depending on the type of water that you choose.

canoeing

can be done individually, or with group of people

in rivers, lakes, or even in water parks.

canoeing

done in a small

boat called a

canoe which is

pointed at both

ends.

canoeing

If you love speed and

racing, then this is a sport

for you. However, you

need to be cautious as

racing of boats needs you

to be extra wawre of your

surroundings.

powerboating

reach speeds high enough to get your adrenaline pumping and enjoy the thrills of a race

powerboats

___ is sailing or boating

on a vessel called ___

yachting, yacht

These ___ are

designed to sail fast, that are

hence used widely for racing.

vessels or yachts

These are fun-filled, great stress relievers, and

help you relax, refresh, and rejuvenate.

recreational water sports

___ means to swim on or

through a body of

water while wearing

a ___ - a

breathing apparatus

composed of a mask

and a tube.

snorkeling, snorkel

___ is a fun activity, especially when

done in natural bodies of water such as

lakes and seas. It allows you to see and

observe underwater spectacles such as

colorful corals and schools of fish.

Snorkeling

an ancient method of

fishing using sharpened

sticks to catch fish.

spearfising

technology has changed ___.

which now involves the use of air

powered spearguns or sling.

spearfishing

___ is the best way to enjoy if you

are not an able swimmer.

Water aerobics

engaging

in ___ is an excellent alternative to

perform land-based aerobic exercises as the

former entails low impact movement.

water aerobics

Some aerobics on land

are possible to be

performed in water. In

water aerobics, people

perform traditional

workouts in a ___

shallow part

of a swimming pool.

is a form of underwater

diving wherein the

individual performing it

relies on his or her own

ability to hold his or her

breath under water

until resurfacing.

free diving

It has variations and other forms

which serve different purposes

such as spearfishing, free diving

photograpphy, underwater

football, underwater rugby, etc.

free diving

It is considered both as a sport and

as a recreational activity.

free diving

popularly known as

sport diving, is a type of

___ that is done

for the purpose of

leisure and enjoyment.

scuba diving

Before one can participate in ___,

he/she must be physically, mentally, and

emotionally fit.

scuba diving

In contrast to free diving,

___ in general involves the use of

a breathing system, specifically, a ___

scuba diving, scuba.

Diving in the deep blue

waters equipped with a

camera offers exquisite,

exciting, and rare

photographic moments.

underwater photography

It is often performed while scuba

diving with a waterproof camera

and appropriate light setup.

underwater photography

is a

parachute that is

specially designed to

be towed behind a

boat

parasail

You can enjoy breathtaking view of the water

and horizon with a fun-filled ride.

parasailing

Water skiing using just

your feet is ___

barefoot

skiing.

Balance plays a crucial role in this

sport. It is fun to be towed along

with the boat, and is also a great

hobby.

barefoot skiing