RECRATIONAL ACTIVITY Flashcards
Activities can be done especially outdoor
recreational activity
People who take part in park activities such as walking, hiking, or skiing, maintain lower body fat percentages, and have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
recreational activity
Recreation is derived from the Latin word
recreare
means to be refreshed, to relax or to enjoy
recreare
is defined as activities performed in the water that promote and enhance physical and mental fitness.
aquatic fitness
is typically performed in a vertical position in shallow and/or deep water.
aquatic fitness
is a broad term used for activities done in or on the water
aquatic
types of aquatic recreational activities
- swimming fitness
- water racing
- water polo
- synchronized swimming
- diving springboard
- water aerobic
- snorkeling
- scuba diving
- canoeing
One of the most popular water sports
swimming
It has been around for centuries which has become one of the most common recreational activities and a sport that test your fitness and stamina.
swimming
Any exercise that raises your heart rate higher than 120 beats per minute for longer than 20 minutes improves the condition of the ________.
cardiovascular system (cardiovascular)
When you swim, your pulse rate increases even more than 120bpm especially if you swim fast.
cardiovascular
Swimming is excellent for improving strength and tone in several muscles, especially torso, shoulder, and arm muscles
mascular strength
4 benefits of a recreational activity
- individual
- community
- environmental
- economic
-Develops Personal Development and Growth
-Physical Health
-Self Esteem and Self Reliance
-Creativity and Sense of Accomplishment
-Increases Life Satisfaction
-Promotes Psychological Well-being
individual
-Connect Families
-Strengthens Social Bonding
-Ethnic and cultural Harmony
-Reduces Alienation
-Develops Strong Communities
community
-Reduces Pollution
-Promotes Clean Air and Water
-Preserves Open Space
-Protects the Ecosystem
-Increases Community Pride
environmental
-Reduces Healthcare Cost
-Reduces Vandalism and Crime
-Enhances Property Value
-Catalyst for Tourism
economic
3 characteristics of aquatic activities
- bouyancy
- hydrostatic pressure
- enhance cooling
It is the upward force of the water on an object.
buoyancy
This is the reason why boats and people float on water.
buoyancy
It also gives a weightless feeling, which makes it easier to move, lift knees or even jog in water.
buoyancy
The pressure exerted by the water at equilibrium due to the force of gravity.
hydrostatic pressure
It is the weight of the water pressed down on the object.
hydrostatic pressure
Transfers heat away from the body much quickly than air given in the same temperature.
enhance cooling
This is the reason we can stay longer in water and can tolerate longer workouts without feeling being overheated.
enhance cooling
