Recreational Activities

Recreational Activities

Refer to activities that people typically do to enjoy and have fun. Essential for personal development and maintenance of good health and fitness.

Physical Health

Psychologal Health

Social well-being

Emotional Stability

Occupational advantage

Importance of recreation

Leisure

Is the time spent for activities not related to work.

Swimming

Kayaking

Surfing

Wakeboarding

Snorkeling

Water aerobics

Free diving

Scuba diving

AQUATIC RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Swimming

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

swimming venue, your body, some swimming gear, and your swimming skills

In swimming, what you need is ___

Recreational swimming

Competitive swimming

Two types of swimming

Recreational swimming

is when one swims to have fun and to enjoy the water

Competitive swimming

is where participants follow structured guidelines when it comes to learning the requisite skills.

Kayaking

Is propelling a small boat called kayak by paddling a double-bladed oar paddle. Can be done in any body of water, including seas, lakes, rivers, and even in large pools.

Balance

Body coordination

Endurance

Health and skill related benefits of kayaking:

Kayak

Paddle

Personal floatation device(PFD)

Helmet

Sprayskirt

Basic equipment of kayaking:

Kayak

the most essential equipment in kayaking

True

True or false

The type of kayak depends upon the type of kayaking as well as the level of the paddler.

Paddle

vary in blade shape, shaft shape, length, and material depending upon the type of kayaking as well as the personal comfort of the paddler

Personal floatation device (PFD)

ensures safety in kayaking.

Helmet

serves as a protection against any injury in case the kayaker hit rocks along the way

Sprayskirt

seals the area to prevent water from entering the boat while allowing passengers to paddle or row.

Surfing

Is a surface water sport which involves a person called surfer using a special board call surfboard.

Improves cardiovascular fitness

Strengthens and tone muscles

Improves Balance

Improves Flexibility

Relieves stress

Improves sleep quality

Allows the body to absorb vitamin D

Benefits of Surfing

Wakeboarding

Another type of surface water sports which involves a person called wakeboarder while riding a special board called wakeboard.

Snorkeling

Is swimming on or through a body of water wearing a snorkel, which is composed of a mask and a tube.

Snorkeling

This is a fun activity for it allows you to see and observe underwater spectacles such as colorful corals and schools of fish.

Water aerobics

Performs traditional workouts in a shallow part of a swimming pool.

Best alternative to performing land-based aerobic exercises.

True

True or false

Water pressure helps your heart in moving blood around your body.

Free diving

A form of underwater diving wherein the individual performing it relies on his own ability to hold his or her breath underwater until resurfacing.

True

True or false

Does not involve breathing apparatus.

Upearfishing

Free diving photography

Underwater football

Underwater rugby

PURPOSES OF FREE DIVING:

Scuba diving

Involves the use of a breathing system, specifically, a scuba (a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus).

Physical hazards

Microbial hazards

Chemical hazards

Hazards of water-based recreational activities

Physical hazards

Include drowning and injuries (fractures, concussions, broken bones) - (discarded shards of glass and cans) - (cold, heat, sunlight) .

Microbial hazards

Infections and diseases (gastroenteritis and upper respiratory infection)

Chemical hazards

Caused by industrial hazards.