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Aquatics: Swimming and Kayaking
Deck – Top half of the kayak.
Aquatics
Footbrace – Found inside where feet rest.
- Is a variety of water-related activities
Hatch – Covering on the deck where food
including swimming, kayaking, and other. where the paddler seat.
- It also important for promoting
physical fitness and safety skills.
- It also a fun recreational activity.
- Important for promoting physical
fitness and safety skills.
Swimming
- It is a technique of moving through
water, utilizing various body movement
and strokes.
- It is performed in different
settings, including pools, lakes,
and oceans.
- It defined as the act of propelling
oneself through water using the arms
and legs.
- It is a fundamental skill that is not only
enjoyable but also essential for safety
in aquatic environments.
Mastering swimming techniques can enhance both
recreational experiences and competitive
opportunities.
Types of Swimming Strokes
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Butterfly Stroke
Kayaking
Kayaks or "qajak," meaning "man's boat" or
"hunter's boat" originated from the Inuit and
Aleut tribes of Arctic North America.
Building the kayak was also a joint effort of the
man and his wife. The man builds the frame from
wood or from whalebone skeleton and it was the
wife's job to stitch the seal used to cover the
frame. Whale fats were used to waterproof the
boat. To improve buoyancy, the natives placed air-
filled bladders of the seal in the vessels.
The oldest existing kayaks are exhibited in North
America Department of the state museum of
ethnology in Munich.
Basic parts of the kayak
Cockpit – Opening in the kayak’s deck
and gears can be stored. vertical.
Hull – Bottom half of the kayak. What is the health-related benefits of paddling?
Paddles – Equipment used to maneuver the boat. - Improve cardiovascular fitness.
Single-bladed paddles are usually used for - Stronger muscles and muscular endurance.
canoes and double-bladed paddle are for kayak.
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How does one start the kayaking adventure?
Water environments such as rivers, beaches, and
1. Learn how to get and out of the boats. swimming pools offer opportunities for
a. Entering from the dock relaxation, enjoyment, and physical exercise.
b. Getting from the shore
Intensity refers to the level of effort required to
2. Learn the correct posture.
perform an activity. It is often categorized into
Seat straight and relax shoulder
low, moderate, or vigorous levels.
Keep legs together and feet against
the footpegs. Intensity in Aquatic Activities.
3. Learn the proper way of holding Water provides resistance,
the paddle. increasing effort.
Grip should be the distance Buoyancy reduces impact on joints,
of two elbows. making activities feel less intense even if
Hold above and center of the effort is high.
the head.
Low Intensity: Activities that require minimal
Elbow should be right
effort and cause little to no increase in heart rate
angle.
or breathing.
Front Blade Face- cup-like shape
that creates power. Moderate Intensity: Activities that make you
Back Blade Face breathe faster and feel slightly warmer, but you
“Right hand fixed, can still talk comfortably.
Left hand loose” Vigorous Intensity: Activities that significantly
-Technique is applied in using the raise your heart rate and breathing, making it hard
paddle for stroke, recoveries, and to hold a conversation. Example: running or high -
maneuvers. intensity aerobics.
Right hand is control hand, the
grip is fixed and does not change.
Left hand, grasp the paddle loosely
DO NOT PADDLE TOO TIGHT
4. Learn the Basics of making the boat
move forward.
The torso and legs do most of the
work.
Shoulder and arms do transfer
power.
Place the blade in the water, close
to the feet and kayak’s waterline.
Lower arm should be almost
straight and upper arm should be
slightly bent.
Keep the upper arm relaxed and
hold the paddle loosely so muscles
can rest.
Keep the upper hand at about an
eye level and allow it to move
across the body to keep the paddle
Factors Influencing Intensity in Aquatics Classification of Recreational Activities: Active
Depth of Water (shallow vs. deep)
Use of equipment (e.g., kickboards, Recreational Activities
resistance bands). - physical activity that is recreational in
Personal fitness level and swimming skills. nature and has a goal of improving one’s
health and physical fitness.
Benefits of Adjusting Intensity in Aquatics: - All of these require an individual to be
Low Intensity: Improves flexibility and is physically active while they are
ideal for beginners or those recovering performing the activity in order to reap all
from injuries. the benefits it provides
Moderate Intensity: Enhances - Example: Swimming, Hiking, Biking,
cardiovascular health and endurance. Kayaking and Basketball.
Vigorous Intensity: Boosts Passive Recreational Activities
strength, speed, and burns more
calories. - a type of leisure activity that does not
involve physically strenuous activities.
19TH CENTURY was peak of many different aquatic - involves low impact activities such as
sports: walking, bird watching, gardening and
Surfing was invented in Hawaii. simply enjoying nature.
Diving became a competitive sport in - doesn’t require exertion.
the UK. Wakeboarding & Kitesurfing
Water polo was first played.
First western long-distance kayak. Wakeboarding
Swimming was already enjoyed for recreation - Surfing while being towed along by a
during the middle ages, and was part of the first high-speed boat.
modern Olympic games in 1896 in Athens. - Board is specifically designed with fins
and weights to allow the rider to
Example of Aquatic Sports manipulate with feet.
Swimming – an activity of propelling oneself - Inspired by snowboarding
through water using limbs. - Often performed in smaller water bodies
like lakes.
Surfing – the sport or pastime of riding a wave
toward the shore while standing or lying on a Equipment
softboard. 1. Wakeboard
Boating – rowing or sailing in boats as sport or - the most basic equipment of this sport.
form of recreation. The present boards are of foam,
honeycomb or wood mixed with resin and
White water rafting - the activity of being moved are coated with fiberglass.
quickly in a raft (small boat filled with air) along 2. Wakeboard Binding
rivers where the current is very strong. - The binding is used to hold the rider’s feet
Fishing - the activity of catching fish, either for in position during the travel. Those are
food or as a sport. connected to the board and the players
need to put their foot in it.
Bamboo rafting - the activity of traversing the 3. Wakeboard Boats
rivers usually using a raft made of bamboo. - The wakeboarding boats are different
Recreational Activities than regular boats.
- These boats are made to keep water inside
- Derived from the latin word “Recreate” which makes them heavier.
which means to be refreshed (mapasigla).
- It can be done anywhere and does
not follow standard rules.
4. Wet suit Kitesurfing
- used by the players keep their body
warm in case of cold water. These suits - Kitesurfing is a wind-powered watersport
are that uses a kite and a board to propel you
tightly fit and don’t let water come inside. across the water.
5. Life vest - All you need is wind and water.
- Mostly used as a protective guard, these Equipment used in Kitesurfing:
life vests also help the player stay on
top of water. 1. The Kite
6. Wakeboard line - Is a large, inflatable or framed sail that
- This is a connecting line between the uses wind to propel the rider across the
boat and the player. water on a board.
7. Helmet 2. The Bar
- Used as a protective measure as loosing - Is the control device that connects the kite
balance and falling in case of great to the rider.
speed can be dangerous. - It also allows the rider to steer and adjust
the kite’s power by pulling or releasing
How to wakeboard? the lines.
Start with the board facing the boat. 3. A seat harness
Wait until the boat starts too full you. - A piece of gear worn around the waist
Try to bring the board under you until and things to help distribute the kite’s pull
it floats. evenly.
Balance 4. A big kitesurfing board aka a
door board
Tips in wakeboard: - A larger board is generally much easier
1. Wear proper Gear for beginner riders.
2. Start with basics 5. A helmet
3. Position Correctly - To prevent head injuries
4. Hold the rope low 6. Water shoes
5. Focus forward 7. Wetsuit
6. Practice balance Tips on how to start Kitesurfing
7. Learn to fall
8. Be Patien 1. Start in shallow water
2. Focus on safety
3. Be Patient
4. Watch others
5. Learn the basics
6. Practice Balance and body positioning
7. Start with small kites
8. Always check wind conditions
9. Practice falling safety and getting back on
the board.
Health Related Benefits:
Improves balance and coordination
Enhances core and muscle strength
Boosts cardiovascular fitness
Burns calories and aids weight
management
Reduces stress and improves mental
wellbeing
Increases flexibility and agility opportunities, and the ability to meet basic
Promotes outdoor activity and exposure needs and achieve financial security.
to fresh air
Dehydration
- A condition that occurs when the body
loses too much water than it takes in and
heating up because of exercise, leading to
symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, dry
skin, and impaired body function.
Hyperthermia
- A condition marked by fever and often
by unconsciousness, caused by failure of
the body’s temperature regulating
mechanism when exposed to excessively
high
temperature.
- Body temp. above 41 degrees Celsius
Hypothermia
- A condition in which the body loses
heat faster than it can produce it,
causing a
dangerous drop in body temperature or
having an abnormally low body
temperature that can lead to confusion,
shivering, slowed heart rate, and even
unconsciousness.
Overexertion
- A condition comes in the form of
exercise greater than the capacity of an
individual to handle
- A state of physical stress or fatigue
caused by excessive effort or activity,
which can
lead to muscle strain, exhaustion, or
increased risk of injury.
Aspects of health Social
Health
- The ability to build and maintain
positive relationships with others,
communicate effectively, and participate
in social
activities that promote well-being and a
sense of belonging.
Economic Health
- A person's or a society's financial stability,
including access to resources, employment
Physical Health
- The overall condition of the body,
including fitness levels, nutrition, disease
prevention, and the ability to perform daily
activities without physical limitations.
Emotional Health
- The ability to understand, manage, and
express emotions in a positive way,
cope with stress, and maintain
psychological well-being.
Safety Protocol
- Inspect Equipment before use
- Follow proper usage instructions
- Wear Appropriate Gear
- Unsure a Safe Environment
- Use Equipment with proper form
- Store Equipment
- Clean Equipment after use
- Supervise and seek guidance
