Water-based Leisure And Recreational Activities (Lesson 4) Flashcards
It is a positive influence on health and well-being
Water based Recreational Activities
It is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise and also an important therapy for persons who suffers from any lung problems.
Swimming
Is a form of leisure that uses water in any way. Activity that a person does in, on or under water.
Aquatic Activities
It serves as a venue of socialization.
Aquatic Recreation
This is the reason why boats and people float on water.
Buoyancy
Is the pressure exerted by the water at equilibrium due to the force of gravity, helps keep standing balance in the water
Hydrostatic pressure
Helps people who have problems with balance and coordination
Water
Transfers heat away from the body much quickly that air given in the same temperature.
Enhance cooling
Originated from the carib word “kenu” which means dugout.
Canoeing
Small boat which is pointed at both ends.
Canoe
Called qajak means “man’s boat” or “hunter’s boat”originated from the inuit and aleut tribes of arctic north america.
Kayak
Acronym for self contained underwater breathing apparatus. Diving method where a diver uses a regulator as the breathing apparatus and tank with compressed air which enables the diver to breathe normally underwater.
Scuba diving
One of the most popular and most preferred extreme sports in the world. Done by riding the waves in the sea or the ocean by standing or lying on a surfboard.
Surfing
Give the 4 characteristics of water that provide a unique environment for activities and good workout.
Buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, enhance cooling, water