Aquatic Activities: Pe 12 Lesson 1

AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
PE 12 LESSON 1
• Aquatic Fitness 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. There are
numerous applications to appeal to a wide variety of participants.
• Water workouts can be an excellent form of exercise for those who are overweight,
suffering from lower back pain, arthritis, and/or injuries to the lower extremities.
• Water places an upward force of as person. This principle known as

“buoyancy” means that you can be unweighted by as much as 90% when in
the water up to neck level.
• Archaeological and other evidence shows swimming to have been practiced as early as
2500 bce in Egypt and thereafter in Assyrian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. It is difficult to
find an Olympic sport that has undergone such a dramatic change as swimming. In 1908,
the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) was founded to unify the rules and
women's events were introduced at Stockholm in 1912.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Recreation is an activity of leisure, which is an essential element of human biology and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, pleasure or health benefits
and are considered to be fun. Recreation refers to the time spent in an activity one loves to engage in, with an intent to feel refreshed. It is a break from monotony and a diversion from the daily
routine.It is a positive change from the stereotypical lifestyle. Recreational activities give enjoyment because while recreating one engages in something he likes. They are a source of joy and
provide relaxation for one’s mind and body. Recreational activities can be grouped into two groups: indoor and outdoor activities.
1.CLUB RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES-

2.RECREATION FOR AMUSEMENT
3.DIVERSION THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT
4.SPORTS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
A. Competitive outdoor sports
B. Individual outdoor sports
C. Team outdoor sports
5. ADVENTURE TYPE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVIITES
AQUATIC RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
• AQUATIC is a broad term used for activities done in or on the water.
• Aquatic activities are specific classes or segments of programs
program Examples of activities
1. instruction Learn to swim (all ages). Specialties such as scuba, lifeguarding,

instructor courses in swimming and snorkeling, small water craft.
2. Wellness Water exercise, lap swimming, aquatic therapy
3. Recreation All age free play, family play
4. Competition Teams: swimming, diving, and synchro

TYPES OF AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
A. Competitive water sports
Water sports are action-packed, full of fun and thrills, and at other times
they can be extreme and dangerous. Enjoying these activities may develop
from being a novice participant to being an individual or team-based
competitive water sports athlete.
These sports can be team or individual-based. Some of the

common competitive water sports include Olympics and World
Championships. Team-Based Water Sports. Here, there will be a group of
people, who unite and synchronize their energy, balance, and movements to
boost their effort and win the competition.
B. INDIVIDUAL WATER SPORTS
This is defined as an individual performance that brings out the best in each
contender. It requires great physical strength, perseverance, determination,
positive attitude, and a burning desire to excel.
1. SWIMMING- in recreation and sports, the propulsion of the body through water by combined arm and leg motions and the natural flotation
of the body. Swimming as an exercise is popular as an all-around body developer and is particularly useful in therapy and as exercise for physically handicapped
persons.
2. Surfing - is a surface water pastime in which the wave rider, referred to as a surfer, rides on the forward part, or face of a moving wave, which
usually carries the surfer towards the shore.
3. Windsurfing- The radical technique of surfing, combined with sailing know-how and skill, is what windsurfing is all about. The
equipment used here is a surfboard with a sail fixed on a movable mast. The windsurfer has to move with the waves to control the board, and
at the same time manage the sail according to the winds. Wearing a life jacket is highly recommended. Some of the favorite locations are
areas prone to high winds.
4. JET skiing - Jet Ski is the brand name of a personal water craft (PWC) manufactured by Kawasaki, a Japanese company. The term is often
used generically to refer to any type of personal watercraft used mainly for recreation, and it is also used as a verb to describe the use of any
type of PWC.
Jet skiing is a high speed water sport that is great for developing your balance and coordination skills as well as your leg muscles.
5.Wakeboarding- Imagine surfing while being towed along by a high-speed boat. That’s wakeboarding in a nutshell. The board is a specifically
designed board with fins and weights, to allow the rider to manipulate it with his/her feet. This sport is partially inspired by snowboarding, and is often performed
in smaller water bodies like lakes. Also, cable skiing is similar to wake boarding, but uses cables for artificial maneuvering. Some boats are specifically
manufactured to create large wakes for the wakeboarder. These activities should avoid being close to shorelines because of the wave action.
6. Water skiing - Another water surface sport, water skiing is basically skiing on water. An individual uses two skis, or a single
ski to skim or glide along the surface of water, and is pulled along by a high-speed powerboat with the help of a ski cable or rope. On a
competitive basis, show water skiing and slalom skiing are followed, along with standard dual skiing. Wearing a life jacket is a must and
having an observer on board other than the operator is critical.
7. Triathlon - is an endurance multisport race consisting of swimming, cycling, and running over various distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall
completion time, racing each segment sequentially with the time transitioning between the disciplines included.
8. Kitesurfing - is a wind powered surface watersport using a kite and a board to
move across the water. Kitesurfing harnesses the power of the wind through
a large parachute type kite to propel a rider across the water on a small
surfboard or a kiteboard (similar to a wakeboard).
9. Skimboarding - Skimboarding or skimming is a boardsport in which a skimboard (much like a surfboard but smaller and
without fins) is used to glide across the water's surface to meet an incoming breaking wave, and ride it back to shore.
10. Bodyboarding is a water sport in which the surfer rides a bodyboard on the crest, face, and curl of a wave which is carrying the surfer
towards the shore.
11. Cliff diving - is exactly what you would expect it to be based on the name. It is an extreme sport that involves highly-trained
athletes diving into the water from a very high, rocky cliff. This give it a smilier allure as other extreme sports, including base jumping and
rock climbing.
12. FISHING (ANGLING) - This water sport can be a lazy, relaxed activity, or a frenzied and highly competitive sport
known as fishing tournaments – from bass and big-game fishing to fly fishing and deep-sea fishing. The species and quantity of catch
required depend on competition rules and area of fishing (i.e., sea, river, or lake). Tournament fishermen are required by competition
rules to wear their life jacket.
C. TEAM WATER SPORTS - These sports can be team or individual-based. Some
of the common competitive water sports include Olympics and World
Championships. Team-Based Water Sports. Here, there will be a group of
people, who unite and synchronize their energy, balance, and movements to
boost their effort and win the competition.
1. WATER POLO - is a competitive team sport played in water between two

teams of 7 players each. The game consists of four quarters in which the two
teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing team's goal.
... Water polo is typically played in an all-deep pool so that players cannot touch
the bottom.
2. Rafting and whitewater rafting are recreational outdoor activities which use an inflatable raft to
navigate a river or other body of water. This is often done on whitewater or different degrees of
rough water. Dealing with risk and the need for teamwork is often a part of the experience.
3. Rowing is the act of propelling a boat using the motion of oars in the water by displacing water
to propel the boat forward. Rowing and paddling are similar.
4. SYNCHORNIZED DIVING - In competitive diving, divers can compete in pairs during an event in

what is known as synchronized diving. Synchronized diving events take place on either a 3-meter
springboard or 10-meter platform. The pairs consist of either two males or two females. In this
sport, two divers dive at the same time.
5. SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING - Synchronised swimming or artistic swimming is a hybrid form of swimming, dance,
and gymnastics, consisting of swimmers performing a synchronised routine of elaborate moves in the water, accompanied by music.
6. Sailing is a sport fueled by the wind and the passion of the sailors who take the helm. Learn more about the basics of sailing, and different
types of sailboats.
7. Kayaking is a fun activity that involves moving through water in a small water vessel with the aid of a double-bladed paddle. It allows the
boat driver to maneuver through waterways by sitting face-forward and propelling ahead with alternating side-to-side paddle strokes.
8. CANOEING - is an activity which involves paddling a canoe with a single-bladed
paddle. Common meanings of the term are limited to when the canoeing is the
central purpose of the activity.
9. POWEWRBOATING - describes activities performed in a motorized boat.

Generally, a power boat has a high power-to-weight ratio and a hull design that
allows for easy planing, which allows for higher speed and improved handling. Also,
the shape of the actual boat is usually very streamlined, which minimizes air
resistance and drag, therefore increasing speed.
10. YACHTING is the use of recreational boats and ships called yachts for racing or

cruising. Yachts are distinguished from working ships mainly by their leisure
purpose. "Yacht" derives from the Dutch word jacht ("hunt").

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AQUATIC ACTIVITIES

• Water places an upward force of as person. This principle known as

1.CLUB RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES-

program Examples of activities

1. instruction Learn to swim (all ages). Specialties such as scuba, lifeguarding,

2. Wellness Water exercise, lap swimming, aquatic therapy

3. Recreation All age free play, family play

4. Competition Teams: swimming, diving, and synchro

These sports can be team or individual-based. Some of the

1. WATER POLO - is a competitive team sport played in water between two

4. SYNCHORNIZED DIVING - In competitive diving, divers can compete in pairs during an event in

9. POWEWRBOATING - describes activities performed in a motorized boat.

10. YACHTING is the use of recreational boats and ships called yachts for racing or

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