Aquatics

Question 1

is defined as activities performed in the water that promotes and\ enhances physical and mental fitness. Typically performed in a vertical position in shallow and/or deep water.

Answer 1

Aquatic Fitness

Question 2

creates a reduced impact exercise alternative that is easy on the joints, while the water’s resistance challenges the muscles.

Answer 2

Buoyancy

Question 3

lends itself to a well-balanced workout that improves all major components of physical fitness – muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

Answer 3

Water

Question 4

Fun fact: Home of over seven thousand islands that are spread across 300,000 kilometers. It’s an excellent place to express your adventurous spirit. Where is this?

Answer 4

The Philippines

Question 5

The Philippines is home of over seven thousand islands that are spread across how many kilometers?

Answer 5

300,000

Question 6

Places to enjoy water sports:

Answer 6

• Manila
• Subic
• Boracay
• Palawan
• Camarines Sur
• Davao
• Bohol
• Cebu
• Negros Occidental
• Negros Oriental
• and many more

Question 7

a sport played in a pool with two teams of seven opposing players who attempt to score points
at the opposite goal using a ball.

Answer 7

Water Polo

Question 8

a sport consisting of executing simple to complex dives into the water from a platform or a springboard.

Answer 8

Diving

Question 9

a sport consisting of swimming a defined distance (which varies depending on the four recognized stroke categories) as quickly as possible.

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Swimming

Question 10

peeking through the life underneath water by swimming by the aid of a snorkel and mask. Through snorkeling, one can observe the underwater attractions for a longer period of time, without the need to constantly resurface to gasp for air, and with relatively lesser effort. Helps the overall fitness of a person. It works out the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, ankles, hip, flexors, core muscles, and shoulders while swimming

Answer 10

Snorkeling

Question 11

an enclosed vessel and the person
sits inside the kayak with legs extended and uses a double-bladed paddle.

Answer 11

Kayak

Question 12

Also called qajak. means “man’s boat or “hunter’s boat” originated from the Inuit and Aleut tribes of Arctic North America.

Answer 12

Kayak/Kayaking

Question 13

where are the oldest existing kayaks are exhibited in

Answer 13

North America Department of the State Museum of Ethnology Munich

Question 14

is an open vessel and the person either sits or kneels inside the canoe and uses a single-bladed paddle to push the craft through the water.

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Canoe

Question 15

The word “—–” originated from the Carib word “kenu” which means dugout.

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Canoe

Question 16

Were originally made
from large tree trunks. The more well-known version of this was introduced by the North American Indians where the frame was built from wooden ribs.

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Canoe

Question 17

The oldest known canoe that was believe to be constructed between 8200 and 7600B.C. was found in the
Netherlands.

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Pesse Canoe

Question 18

a sport which involves paddling a canoe with a single-bladed

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Canoeing

Question 19

The oldest known canoe, Pesse Canoe, was believed to be constructed between what year?

Answer 19

8200 and 7600B.C.

Question 20

The oldest known canoe that was believe to be constructed between 8200 and 7600B.C. was found in where?

Answer 20

Netherlands

Question 21

a sport navigation practiced on a sailboat. There are several classes of sailboats and various types of competitions such as regattas and transoceanic races.

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Sailing

Question 22

a water activity in which the skier is towed by a motorboat and glide on the surface of the water on one or two skis; there are several disciplines, including jumping, slalom, and figures.

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Water Skiing

Question 23

a sport activity consisting of riding
the side of a breaking wave on a surfboard.

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Surfing

Question 24

is an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing
Apparatus.

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SCUBA

Question 25

meaning of SCUBA

Answer 25

Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.

Question 26

dividing method where a diver uses a regulator as the breathing apparatus and a tank with compressed air which enables the diver to breath normally underwater. With this equipment, a diver can explore the waters for a longer period of time and at greater depths

Answer 26

Scuba Diving

Question 27

Why is my heart rate lower in water than on land?

Answer 27

Aqua heart rates are 13% or 17 beats per minute lower in water than heart rates during comparable land exercise

Question 28

Water cools the body with less effort than air. This reduced effort means less work for the heart, resulting in a lower heart rate.

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Temperature

Question 29

Water reduces the effect of gravity on the body. Blood flows from
below the heart back up to it with less effort, resulting in a lowered heart rate.

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Gravity

Question 30

Water is thought to act like a compressor on all body systems, including the vascular system, causing a smaller venous load to the heart than equivalent land exercise.

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Compression

Question 31

A gas enters a liquid more readily under pressure. In water exercise the gas is oxygen and the liquid is blood. So, more efficient gas transfer due to water pressure may reduce the workload of the heart.

Answer 31

Partial Pressure

Question 32

This is a primitive reflex associated with a nerve found in the nasal area. When the face is submerged in water, this reflex lower’s heart rate and blood pressure. This reflex is stronger in some individuals than in others. Some research suggests that the face doesn’t even need to be in the water for the dive reflex to occur. Some people experience its effect when standing in chest deep water

Answer 32

Dive Reflex