Swimming (Pe)

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are excellent options in maintaining physical fitness as they can improve your cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength, and bone strength while you have fun in the process.

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Aquatic recreational activities

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Is time spent for activities not related to work. It is your free time, that period when you do not have to perform obligations such as household chores, school work, or office tasks. Hence, time spent for life maintenance activities such as sleeping and eating are not considered ______.

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LEISURE

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is an essential part of human life. It is, in fact, a human right.

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LEISURE

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The importance of leisure is even recognized by the United Nations through ______________: "Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitations of working hours and periodic holidays with pay."

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ARTICLE 24 OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

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is a human right. It has a vital role in upgrading one's quality of life.

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LEISURE TIME

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One excellent means of spending leisure time is through _________, an activity that usually requires physical engagement done for enjoyment and fun.

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RECREATION

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are wise means of spending one's leisure or free time.

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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

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usually refreshes one's mind and spirit. Examples of _____________ are gaming, traveling, singing, and creating arts and crafts. Even sports can be considered leisure if these are done not for competition but for fun.

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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

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According to _________ and __________, authors of The Park and Recreation Professional Handbook (2011).

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AMY HURD AND DENISE ANDERSON

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According to Amy Hurd and Denise Anderson, authors of _____________ recreation also needs to have social value. Thus, they define recreation as "an activity that people engage in during their free time, that people enjoy, and that people recognize as having socially redeeming values..."

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THE PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONAL HANDBOOK (2011),

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According to Amy Hurd and Denise Anderson, authors of The Park and Recreation Professional Handbook (2011), recreation also needs to have social value. Thus, they define recreation as

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"an activity that people engage in during their free time, that people enjoy, and that people recognize as having socially redeeming values..."

"... while recreation activities can take many forms, they must contribute to society in a way that society deems acceptable."

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The Philippines is surrounded by _________, which make its many islands perfect venues for water-based recreational activities.

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various kinds of water bodies

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The Philippines's have over ________ islands boast of beaches, lakes, rivers, and other natural water forms, not to mention hundreds of swimming pools that have become quite accessible in many cities and provinces. Considering this abundance of natural and man-made bodies of water, it is not surprising that many Filipinos choose to engage in water-based recreational activities

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WATER-BASED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

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1. SWIMMING

2. KAYAKING

3. SURFING

4. WAKEBOARDING

5. SNORKELING

6. WATER AEROBICS

7. FREE DIVING

8. SCUBA DIVING

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is propelling the body in the water through the combined movements of legs and arms while floating.

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SWIMMING

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is probably the most common water-based recreational activity as it requires minimal use of equipment. What you need is a swimming venue, your body, some swimming gear, and your swimming skills.

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RECREATIONAL SWIMMING

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is when one swims to have fun and to enjoy the water, are less structured when it comes to learning the swimming skills

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RECREATIONAL SWIMMING

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where participants follow structured guidelines when it comes to learning the requisite skills.

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COMPETITIVE SWIMMING

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are important in many other water-based activities, which can be easily or safely done if you are an able swimmer.

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SWIMMING SKILLS

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is propelling a small boat called kayak by paddling a double-bladed oar paddle.

It can be done in almost any body of water, including seas, lakes, rivers, and even in large pools.

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KAYAKING

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Typically, a kayak can accommodate _________ , but there are some that can accommodate up to ________. When loaded, the kayak "sits" low in the water.

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ONE PADDLER ONLY & THREE PADDLERS

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People engage in kayaking for a variety of reasons. Aside from giving health-related benefits, kayaking also allows people to navigate a body of water on their own, in the process testing their balance, body coordination, and endurance while paddling.

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is a surface water sport which involves a person-called surfer "riding" ocean waves using a special board called surfboard.

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SURFING

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The surfer rides on the forward face of a moving wave which carries him or her toward the shore.

The most suitable waves for surfers are usually ocean waves, although some bodies of water such as lakes and rivers can sometimes generate waves that are strong and big enough for surfing.

Surfers can also use artificial waves created in artificial wave pools.

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A _________ is a person riding ocean waves and using a special board called ______

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SURFER & SURFBOARD

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is another type of surface water sports which involves a person-commonly called wakeboarder-moving over the surface of a body of water while riding a special board called wakeboard.

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WAKEBOARDING

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The wakeboarder, who uses techniques adopted from surfing and snowboarding, can be towed either by a motorboat or a closed-cable system.

Wakeboarding is a rapidly growing sport in the Philippines and many other countries.

It is also on the shortlist of possible sports to be included in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

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A _________ is another type of surface water sports which involves a person riding a special board called ______

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WAKEBOARDER & WAKEBOARD

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is a fun activity, especially when done in natural bodies of water such as lakes and seas.

It allows you to see and observe underwater spectacles such as colorful corals and schools of fish.

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SNORKELING

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Kayaking is propelling a small boat called ______ by paddling a double-bladed oar paddle

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KAYAK

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Aerobics exercises done on land are also possible to be performed in water. Such exercises are called

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AQUATIC OR WATER AEROBICS.

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In __________, people perform traditional workouts in a shallow part of a swimming pool. Some exercises are done in waist-high water, while some are done in neck- high water.

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WATER AEROBICS

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Moreover, engaging in water aerobics is an excellent alternative to performing land-based aerobic exercises, as the latter promotes low-impact movement since the water supports your every action, taking the pressure off of your muscles, bones, and joints.

Water pressure also helps your heart in moving blood around your body.

Moreover, participants of water aerobics can usually exercise far longer without getting exhausted since water prevents overheating.

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is the best way to enjoy the water if you are not an able swimmer.

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WATER AEROBICS

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Is essentially a form of underwater diving wherein the individual performing it relies on his own ability to hold his or her breath underwater until resurfacing.

It does not involve the use of any breathing apparatus.

It has variations and other forms which serve different purposes such as

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FREE DIVING

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is basically a variation of scuba diving for the purpose of leisure and enjoyment.

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RECREATIONAL SCUBA DIVING

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Compared to the "technical" type of scuba diving which requires a greater level of training and experience and a more complex set of equipment, recreational scuba diving uses basic equipment only and does not require specialty training.

However, before one can participate in this kind of recreation, he or she must be physically, mentally, and emotionally fit.

In contrast to free diving, scuba diving in general involves the use of a breathing system, specifically, a scuba (a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus).

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REDUCING AND PREVENTING HAZARDS

These are the following: On Drowning and Injuries

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1. The WHO believes that education is the key to prevent drowning and injuries. Teaching participants of water-based recreations about the risks will make them more cautious such that they will strictly follow safety protocols.

2. Informing them about basic life saving and first aid techniques will also help in case any untoward incident does occur.

3. Vigilant supervision must also be encouraged. Instructors, leaders, and other concerned people must constantly keep an eye on participants, especially beginners and weak swimmers.

4. To make the participants comfortable with water, they must be taught how to swim.

5. For organizers, developers, and owners of the swimming places, installing fences and other safety devices will also prevent drowning and other accidents. Pool design and warning signals must also be included.

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Hazards of Water-based Recreational Activities

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- PHYSICAL HAZARDS

- MICROBIAL HAZARDS

- CHEMICAL HAZARDS

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BENEFITS OF WATER-BASED RECREATIONS

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- an excellent aerobic physical activity.

- It improves one's cardiorespiratory endurance and aerobic energy production.

- chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular diseases can be prevented.

- it also requires muscle strength and endurance.

- It also helps in toning the body.

- it helps flatten your tummy.

- it also relieves stress, thereby improving one's mental and emotional condition.

- enhance one's self-confidence and self-worth.

- it also improves social interactions.

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Includes drowning and injuries.

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PHYSICAL HAZARDS

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REDUCING AND PREVENTING HAZARDS

On Chemical Exposure

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1. In reducing the risk of chemical exposures on participants of aquatic recreations, the WHO says monitoring and regulating industrial effluents are the key solutions. To this end, it will be up to the government to oversee such monitoring and regulation. Concerned government agencies, for instance, must promulgate and implement rules and laws in relation to how industries discharge their waste. Developing damage limitation action plans in the event of chemical spills must also be done.

2. Pre-swim showering and good hygienic behavior should be encouraged I by organizers and observed by participants. House pools should also have good ventilation. Swimming pools must also be regularly maintained and cleaned.

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is one of the unequivocal dangers of water-based recreational activities.

Data from the WHO in 2014 rates drowning as the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths worldwide.

The WHO estimates 372 000 people worldwide die annually due to drowning.

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DROWNING

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REDUCING AND PREVENTING HAZARDS

On Infections and Microbial Risks

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1. For microbial risks, the WHO encourages effective sewage discharge procedures to be set up. Implementing an efficient management and award scheme on beaches will also help.

2. Swimming pool management must also apply only the appropriate levels of chlorine and other disinfectants on pools. Routine pool maintenance procedures must be carried out, monitoring the levels of disinfectants as well as the pH levels in pools. In case of accidental faecal release, the pool must be emptied, disinfected, and cleaned. Filtering of pool water must also be done. In relation, pool filters must be cleaned regularly.

3. In swimming pools, pre-swim showering must be done. Swimmers must be encouraged to demonstrate good hygienic behavior such as on the use of the toilets

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It can also happen when one performs water-based recreational activities.

For instance, people put their lives in danger when they dive or jump into waters of unknown depth.

They can suffer fractures, concussions, or broken bones, among others.

Slipping on wet surfaces, especially around swimming pools is also a cause of injury.

Discarded shards of glass and cans in polluted bodies of water can also cause injury.

Lastly, exposure to cold, heat, and sunlight can also pose hazard threats.

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INJURIES

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Untreated sewage pumped into water bodies such as seas and rivers contaminate the water, and contaminated water puts people at risk for infections that can cause diseases such as gastroenteritis and upper respiratory infection.

In swimming pools, viruses and bacteria that are resistant to commonly used pool disinfectants also put people at risk for various infections.

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MICROBIAL HAZARDS

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Water contamination because of chemicals also poses serious threats to participants of water- based recreations.

Chemical contamination in seas and rivers are caused by industrial discharge.

In pools, chemical contamination is usually caused by soap residues and cosmetics.

These chemical contaminations may bring toxicological effects to swimmers.Aside from these hazards, there are also water bodies that pose threats because of the organisms living in them.

Aquatic predators such as crocodiles and sharks may attack people.

Microscopic bacteria and viruses and other parasitic organisms may also cause serious threats to one's health.

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CHEMICAL HAZARDS

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(WHO) means

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The World Health Organization