2ndSemFinalTermLecture1 Aquatics PDF

AQUATIC
ACTIVITIES``
AQUATIC RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
 Aquatics is a broad term

used for activities done in
or on the water.
PROGRAM EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES
1. Instruction Learn – to – swim (infants, all
ages, adult).
Specialties such as Scuba,
Lifeguarding, Instructor courses in
swimming and snorkelling, small
water craft.
2. Wellness Water exercise, lap swimming,
aquatic therapy.
3. Recreation all age free play, family play.
4. Competition Team: swimming, diving and
synchro.
TYPES OF AQUATIC
ACTIVITIES
A. Competitive Water Sport
Competitive water sport

can either be individual or
team – based.
B. Individual Water Sports
This is defined as an individual
performance that bring out the
best in each contender. It
requires great physical strength,
perseverance, determination,
positive attitude and a burning
desire to excel.
1. Swimming
- One of the most
popular water
sports, swimming
has been around for
centuries.
Swimming is a
sport that tests your
fitness and stamina.
2. SURFING
- Is riding a surfboard
on the forward face of
a wave, which mostly
carries you towards the
shore. These include
surfboards , surf mats,
long – boards, stand up
paddle boards, wave-
skis, knee-board or
skim-board.
3. WINDSURFING
- The radical
technique of
surfing, combined
with sailing know-
how and skill, is
what windsurfing
is all about.
4. JET SKIING
- Is basically
racing over a
body of water
on a one-man
watercraft
machine
5. WAKEBOARDING
- Imagine
surfing while
being towed
along by a
high-speed
boat.
6. WATER SKIING
- Another
water surface
sport, water
skiing is
basically
skiing on
water.
7. TRIATHLON
- Is a type of race
that popularly
involves
swimming,
cycling and
running various
distances in
immediate
succession.
8. KITESURFING
- Uses a small
surfing board or
wakeboard
which is pulled
by a kite.
9. CLIFF DIVING
- Is one form
wherein divers
jump off cliffs
or rocks in
freshwater or
salt water.
10. FISHING (ANGLING)
- This water sport
can be a lazy,
relaxed activity,
or a frenzied and
highly
competitive sport.
C. TEAM WATER SPORTS
Team water sports involve
teamwork, synchronization
of movements, balance,
energy and a joint effort to
succeed and win.
1. WATER POLO
- This sport is very
energetic and
involves a full body
workout, as players
must swim and
defend the ball as
well as try to score
in the opponents
goal.
2. RAFTING
- Thrill-seekers
and extreme
sports
aficionados
treasure this
action-packed
water sport.
3. ROWING
- Is a sport in
which athletes
compete in boats
on rivers, lakes,
or the ocean,
depending on the
type of race.
4. SYNCHRONIZED DIVING
- What’s there
to it, step off a
board and jump
5. SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING
- A combination of
swimming,
gymnastics and dance,
synchronized
swimming is
performing elegant
synchronized moves
in the water with
music played in the
background.
6. SAILING
- To be more
specific,
travelling over
water in a vessel
or vehicle that
has sails can be
termed as
sailing.
7. KAYAKING
- This water sport, where
a small boat called a
kayak is used to move
across water, can be done
in white water rivers, seas,
or lakes, for different
purposes, such as
recreation, expedition,
touring, adventure, or
competitive purposes.
8. CANOEING
- Is done in a
small boat called
canoe which is
pointed at both
ends.
9. YACHTING
- Technically
speaking
yachting is
sailing or
boating on a
vessel called a
yacht.
D. RECREATIONAL WATER
SPORTS
Are fun-filled, great stress-
relievers and help you relax,
refresh, and rejuvenate.
1. SNOKERLING
- Is swimming on
the surface or
through water with
a diving mask, fins,
and a hollow tube
called a snorkel (a
pipe that helps you
breathe
underwater).
2. SPEARFISHING
- Is an ancient
method of
fishing using
sharpened sticks
to catch fish.
3. UNDERWATER
PHOTOGRAPHY
- Diving in the deep
blue waters
equipped with a
camera offers
exquisite, exciting
and rare
photographic
moments.
4. WATER AEROBICS
- Is a form of
exercise where
aerobics are
performed in
shallow water.
5. FREE DIVING
- Is training
your body for
long spells
under water
without the use
of any diving
equipment.
6. PARASAILING
- Is a parachute
that is specially
designed to be
towed behind a
boat.
7. SCUBA DIVING
- Is very popular
and undertaken for
many reasons that
include
recreational,
scientific,
commercial,
professional or
public service.
AQUATIC ACTIVITY
HEALTH BENEFITS
1. It Builds Strength
2. It’s Easy On the Joints
3. It’s Good for Flexibility
4. It Torches Calories
5. It’s Heart-Healthy
PERFORMANCE TASK 2
Research at least two diving spots in the Philippines. Get the
following information:
1. Location
2. Diving centers present in the area (pictures)
3. Marine species that can be seen in a particular diving spot
Answer the question afterwards:

1. Will you consider your researched diving spots as places that
you want to go to? Why?
PERFORMANCE TASK 2
1. FORMAT:
 Short bond paper
 Computerized
 Arial
 Font size: 11
 Write your name, year and section on top of your research paper

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 Aquatics is a broad term

Competitive water sport

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