PHYSICAL EDUCATION - FINAL EXAM

• Kayak vs. Canoe:

  • Kayak has a covered deck, while a canoe is wide open
  • A kayaker extends legs and is seated low or sometimes on the deck, while a canoer sits on a raised seat or kneels on the bottom of the boat
  • Kayak uses a double-bladed paddle, while a canoe uses a single-bladed paddle
• Guidelines in Choosing a Paddle:

  • Wider and taller kayaks need longer paddles
  • Shorter, lighter paddles are best for individuals with a small build
  • The shortest paddle that allows proper reach is ideal
  • Canoe paddle length can be measured by holding it vertically to see if it aligns with the nose
• Starting the Canoeing/Kayaking Adventure:

  1. Learn how to get in and out of the boats

  2. Learn the correct posture

  3. Learn the proper way of holding the paddle

  4. Learn the basics of making the boat move forward
• Health-related Benefits of Paddling:

  • Improved cardiovascular fitness
  • Stronger muscles in the back, arms, shoulders, and chest
  • Development of torso and leg strength
• Pre-Dive Safety Check:

  1. Check the buoyancy compensator

  2. Check the weights

  3. Check the releases

  4. Check the air regulator
• Health-related Benefits of Scuba Diving:

  • Improved cardiovascular performance
  • Enhanced muscle tone and strength
• Who Can Scuba Dive:

  • Age: Children as young as eight can start learning in shallow waters
• Kayak has a covered deck.
• In a kayak you should extends your legs and seat low or sometimes on the deck.
• Double-bladed paddle is used in a kayak
• a canoe is wide open.
• In a canoe you should sit on a raised seat or kneel on the bottom of the boat
• Single-bladed paddle is used in a canoe
• Deck is the top half of the kayak
• Hatch is the covering on the deck where food and gears can be stored
• Hull is the bottom half of the kayak.
• Cockpit is the opening in the kayak where the paddler sits
• Footbrace is where the feet rests in a kayak
• Stern is the rear end of a canoe
• Gunwale acts as a structural support in a canoe
• Bow is the front part of a canoe
• Seat is where the paddler at the bow part sits
• Thwart is the crossbars that reinforce the canoe
• Yoke is the beam in the center of a canoe
• Who Can Scuba Dive:

  • Health: Divers need to be physically fit to cope with strenuous tasks
• Who Can Scuba Dive:

  • Disabilities do not hinder scuba diving, as training is available for physically challenged individuals
• Who Can Scuba Dive:

  • Swimming skill is required, it is assessed for scuba diving certification
• What Is Scuba Diving?

  • Scuba is an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
• What Is Scuba Diving?

  • Scuba diving involves using a regulator as the breathing apparatus and a tank with compressed air for breathing underwater
• • Sea kayaking: done in open waters like the ocean or lake
• • Whitewater kayaking or canoeing: paddling down whitewater
• • Flatwater recreation: relaxing canoeing or kayaking on calm waters
• • Sailing: fitting a sail to the canoe or kayak
• • Surf kayaking: fitting the kayak with a fin for surfing rather than a surfboard
• • Marathon racing: a lengthy race down a river using a kayak or canoe
• Basic Scuba Diving Equipment:

  Dive Mask- creates the air pocket to have a clearer view of the underwater life
• Basic Scuba Diving Equipment:

  Snorkel- is a breathing tube allowing the diver to inhale and exhale through his/her mouth when swimming face down on water surface.
• Basic Scuba Diving Equipment:

  Regulator- lets the diver breathe underwater. It connects to the diver’s tank and delivers air to his/her mouth when inhaling. delivers the steady supply of air from the cylinder with the right pressure.
• Basic Scuba Diving Equipment:

  BCD (Buoyancy Control Device)- helps control the position in the water column. If air is added in an internal bladder, then the diver rises toward the surface. By removing air from it, the diver sinks.
• Basic Scuba Diving Equipment:

  Octopus (backup regulator)- It usually has a longer hose and a bright yellow body so it is easy to find and can be used by others in an emergency.