AQUATIC

ACTIVITIES
• Water or Aqua has a certain unique
attraction to people of all ages.
• The Philippines having more than 7,000
islands, is abound with natural water
forms which can hist numerous aquatic
activities.
SWIMMING
SCUBA DIVING
KAYAKING
CANOEING
SNORKELING
• Aquatic activities may be done in water such
as swimming and snorkeling, on water
(surface water) such as surfing and whitewater
rafting and under water such as scuba diving.
Water has special characteristics that provide a
unique environment for activities and good
workout. These characteristics include
buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, and enhanced
cooling.
BUOYANCY – It is the upward force of the water on an object. It
also gives a weightless feeling which makes it easier to move, lift
knees or even jog in water.
HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE – The pressure exerted by the
water at equilibrium due to the force of gravity.
ENHANCE COOLING – Transfer heat away from the body
much quickly than air given in the same temperature.
 SWIMMING
Swimming is the act of propelling oneself
through the water by using the arms and legs. It
is the art of floating or moving progressively in
the water by the hands and feet.
 BENEFITS
FITNESS. Swimming regularly will help improve physical
fitness. It exercises more muscle group than any other sports;
SAFETY. Knowing how to swim increases the chances of water
survival.
RECREATION. Swimming is a meaningful and healthy one; it
offers enjoyment and relaxation which we need in today’s tense,
stressful, and routinely life.
 SWIMMING STROKE
FREESTYLE - Is the common term for front crawl. It is the fastest way to
swim through the water.
BACKSTROKE - Is likely the most relaxing stroke of all to swim. It is
sometimes called the reverse of freestyle.
BREASTSTROKE - Is the oldest swimming stroke and actually the most
popular and common way to swim overall.
BUTTERFLY - Is the most recent innovation in swimming and also the hardest
way to swim through the water.
SWIMMING STROKE
SWIMMING STROKE
 SWIMMING EQUIPMENT

LATEX NOSE CLIPS EAR PLUG

ATTIRE & EQUIPMENT

KICK BOARD PULL BUOYS

 SNORKELING
Snorkeling is peeking through life underneath water by
swimming with 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.
 BASIC EQUIPMENT

S N O R KE L I NG M AS K S N O R KE L S N O R KE L I NG F I N

S N O R KE L F I S T S K I N P R O T E CT I O N S W I MM I NG C AP
A. MASK
The mask serves as the viewing device in appreciating the world
beneath the water. Without the mask, everything viewed
underwater will be blurred or distorted.

MASK SKIRT
STRAP

NOSE POCKET
B. SNORKEL
The snorkel is a piece of
equipment that makes it possible
to breathe at the surface while the
face is submerged in water. The
snorkel is basically composed of a
tube, also called the barrel, and a
mouthpiece. The snorkel also has
a clip so it can be attached to the
mask.
C. SNORKELING FINS
• Water resists or "pushes back" anything moving through it.
This is the principle behind what the fins do. It is this
resistance that provides much of the propulsion created by a
moving fin.
TWO BASIC KINDS OF OF FINS:
 D. SNORKEL VESTS
Snorkel vests are small and
inflatable, which provide more
buoyancy while floating on water. This
will help in consuming less energy in
moving around. However, one must
take note that snorkel vest is not
equivalent and should never be used
as a substitute to life vest.
E. SKIN PROTECTION
Snorkeling may require one to be
under the sun for some time. In
order to protect the skin from the
heat of the sun, one may use a good
biodegradable sunscreen or a better
choice will be wearing a long sleeve
rash guard.
E. SWIMMING CAP
The swimming cap is a big help in
keeping hair out of the snorkel and
the face as well. It will also help in
preventing the scalp from burning
on a sunny day.
What are the important things to remember while
snorkeling?
follow and remember the following safety tips:

Stay close to the shore if you are a beginner.

Never do it alone.
One up, one down.
Rain check!Always check the weather forecast and the state of the sea.
Know your sorroundings.
Energy retention.
Leave them alone! Do not touch marine life.
CANOEING AND KAYAKING
Canoeing and kayaking are two floating crafts that may
take anyone to places in the water that are even difficult
to access by any other means.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO:
The most noticeable difference is the structure of the
boats. A kayak has a covered deck, while a canoe is wide
open. Kayakers extend legs and are seated low or
sometimes on the deck. It uses a double-bladed paddle.
Canoeing
Kayaking
• The word "canoe" originated from the Carib word "kenu" which meant
dugout. Canoes were originally made from large tree trunks. The trunks
were dried for months, and then the middle part was burned.
• Kayaks or "qajak" meaning "man's boat" or "hunter's boat" originated
from the Inuit and Aleut t ribes of Arctic North America.

Sea kayaking requires more specific extra equipment as it is done in the open
waters. These equipment are as follows:
• Waterproof torch that floats
• Bilge pump and bailing device
• Distress signal devices such as orange smoke sticks and red flares
• Compass
• Spare paddle
 SCUBA DIVING
Scuba is an acronym for Self-Contained
Underwater Breathing Apparatus or SCUBA.
Scuba diving is a diving method where a diver
uses a regulator as the breathing apparatus and a
tank with compressed air which enables the diver
to breathe normally underwater. With these
equipment, a diver can explore the waters for a
longer period of time and at greater depths.
 Who can scuba dive?
Age

A child as young as eight years old can start learning in shallow waters. A
ten-year-old child can be qualified to train and be certified as a Junior Open
Water Diver, while a fifteen-year-old or older can apply for an Open Water
Diver's certificate (About Sports, 2016).
Health

It is important for a diver to be physically fit to be able to cope with strenuous

physical task which may happen at an unexpected time such as maneuvering
through strong current to reach a dive site. They may also need to do a long
surface swim at the end of a dive. All students entering a diving class will be
asked to answer a medical questionnaire which examines their medical history.
 What are the basic scuba diving
equipment?
DIVE MASK - creates the air pocket to have a clearer view of the underwater life.
SNORKEL - is breathing tube that allows you to inhale and exhale through you
mouth when swimming inhale and exhale through you mouth when swimming
face down on the water surface.
BDC or Bouyancy Control Device - helps control the position in the water.
REGULATOR - lets you breathe underwater. It connects to your tank and delivers
air to you mouth when you inhale.
OCTOPUS - is the backup regulator.
WEIGHT BELT - are used to counteract
bouyancy.
SPG or Submersible Pressure Gauge - shows
how much of the air is left.
SCUBA TANK - contains pressurized air which
allows one to breathe and to stay longer
underwater.
FINS - Provide the propulsion that makes it
possible to swim with lesser effort.
SCUBA or WET SUIT - provides protection from
the coldness of the water and from other elements.
HOW TO COMMUNICATE
UNDERWATER?