LESSON 3

• Physical Benefits

  ● We can develop a range of skills in the water.

  ● We can improve stamina, functional capacity, and local muscular endurance without undue strain on the joints.

  ● We will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills which can be used throughout their lives.
• Social benefits

  Aquatics provides an opportunity to participate in physical activity which can:

  ● Be enjoyed with family and friends

  ● Develop an awareness of safety in or near water

  ● Provide opportunities to share responsibilities and cooperate with others.

  ● Become involved in competition at appropriate levels

  ● Assume different roles and responsibilities i.e., personal safety, cooperation, care of others.
• Psychological benefits

  We can experience:

  ● An appreciation of personal success

  ● An improved self-image and sense of independence

  ● An enhanced feeling of well being

  ● An opportunity to experience risk and challenge.
• Swimming - is a form of water activity that provides endless pleasure. It is both a recreational and competitive activity. It is the art propelling the body through water.
• Diving - is the act of plunging into water, usually off a diving “Springboard” usually while performing acrobatics.
• Surfing - is the act of riding on waves. Traditionally, people surf by lying , kneeling or standing on a surfboard.
• Water Skiing - is an activity in which people are pulled behind a motorized boat with skis attached to their feet.
• Water Skiing Types of competition

  The types of competition skiing includes Slalom (skier passes buoys ), Trick (skier performs tricks), Jump (skier is propelled off ramp to maximize distance in air), and Race (powerboat with skier behind).
• Shape - Canoes are wider and have an open deck. Kayaks often, though not always, have a narrower hull and can come with either a closed or open deck. Open decks offer more room, while closed decks offer a more secure seat.
• Rowing - is a method of moving a boat through water by using oars.
• Fishing - is the act of catching fish for sport or food.
• Sailing - is the act of moving across water in a vessel powered by wind.
• Lifejackets - These can be of help to the person wearing it from drowning. Thus, it is important to always wear this throughout the water activity.
• Safety helmets - They are used mostly for water sports involving a higher risk factor, like water skiing and kayaking activities, but it is important to use them whenever required.
• Safety harnesses - They should be tied tightly enough to allow free movement in the boat or on deck, but not so loose that the person may fall overboard, leading to a lot of injuries.
• Lifebuoys - These are ring-like flotation devices that prevent people from drowning.
• First aid kits - It is the first requirement for medical assistance in case of an emergency and hence is a must-have safety measure on every boat.
• Maps - It is important to navigate rightly and follow the basic safety rules while taking any vessel out in the water, be it for rafting or boating.
• Distress signals - These include light-emitting beacons and flares that are important to gain the attention of passers-by for help during an emergency.
• Radios - It will enable the person in need to get in touch with the control center and get assistance in case of an emergency.
• Weather Gauge - Carrying this at all times helps one stay updated about the climate and any potential weather change.
• Personal locator - The beacon is an electronic transmitter that sends out a signal alerting the rescuers of the location. People regularly use this device for crew saving in lifeboats and shipping.