PEH 4

Cards (13)

  • Recreation
    Derived from the Latin word "recreare" which means to be refreshed (mapasigla), to relax or to enjoy
  • Taking part in recreational activities, especially outdoors, can greatly improve physical health
  • Benefits of recreational activities in Community
    • Connected Families
    • Strengths Social Bonding
    • Ethnic and cultural Harmony
    • Reduces Alienation
    • Develops Strong Communities
  • Environmental benefits of recreational activities
    • Reduces Pollution
    • Promotes Clean Air and Water
    • Preserves Open Space
    • Protects the Ecosystem
    • Increases Community Pride
  • Economic benefits of recreational activities
    • Reduces Healthcare Cost
    • Reduces Vandalism and Crime
    • Enhances Property Value
    • Catalyst for Tourism
  • Aquatics
    Sports or pastimes performed in or on the water
  • Aquatic recreational activities
    • Fitness swimming
    • Synchronized swimming
    • Sailing
    • Rafting
    • Rowing
    • Kayaking
    • Canoeing
    • Water polo
    • Water aerobics
    • Snorkeling
    • Scuba diving
    • Diving
    • Platform / spring board
  • Characteristics of aquatic activities
    • Buoyancy - the upward force of the water on an object, giving a weightless feeling
    • Hydrostatic pressure - the pressure exerted by the water at equilibrium due to the force of gravity
    • Enhanced cooling - transfers heat away from the body much quicker than air
  • Buoyancy
    The upward force of the water on an object, which gives a weightless feeling and 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, which is the weight of the water pressed down on the object
  • Enhanced cooling
    Transfers heat away from the body much quicker than air given in the same temperature
  • Swimming
    One of the most common recreational activities and a sport that tests your fitness and stamina, which has been around for centuries
  • 5 basic swimming skills
    • Breathing
    • Floating
    • Well-coordinated body movement
    • Kicking
    • Strokes