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The document outlines essential characteristics of water, including buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, and its cooling properties. It provides detailed information on snorkeling, including necessary equipment, techniques, and safety tips, as well as an overview of canoeing and kayaking, their definitions, activities, and safety precautions. Overall, it serves as a guide for engaging in aquatic activities safely and effectively.

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HOPE4-PART2

The document outlines essential characteristics of water, including buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, and its cooling properties. It provides detailed information on snorkeling, including necessary equipment, techniques, and safety tips, as well as an overview of canoeing and kayaking, their definitions, activities, and safety precautions. Overall, it serves as a guide for engaging in aquatic activities safely and effectively.

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HOPE 4

LESSON II: AQUATIC


ACTIVITIES
CHARACTERISTICS OF
WATER
1. Buoyancy
2. Hydrostatic pressure
3. Enhance cooling
CHARACTERISTICS OF
WATER
1. Buoyancy – It is the upward force of the
water on an object. This is the reason why
boats and people float on water. It also
gives a weightless feeling, which makes it
easier to move, lift knees or even jog in
water.
2. Hydrostatic pressure – It is the weight of
the water pressed down on the object.
Hydrostatic pressure is exerted on the body
from all sides and this pressure, combined
with buoyancy, helps keep standing balance
in water.
3. Enhance cooling – Transfers heat away
from the body much quickly than air given
in the same temperature. This is the reason
we can stay longer in water and can
tolerate longer workouts without feeling
being overheated.
A. SNORKELING
A. 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.
EQUIPMENT IN SNORKELING
1. Mask – The portion of snorkeling gear that
protects your eyes and nose from incoming
seawater, and it is supposed to enable
maximum visibility.
2. Snorkel – Enables snorkelers to breathe
through their mouth, at a natural pace, by
sucking in air from the surface.
3. Snorkeling Fins – Fins allow a snorkeler to
propel themselves across the water with
additional speed.
4. Snorkeling Vest – A must-wear for
beginning snorkelers, snorkelers who will be
swimming through water deeper than ten
feet, or snorkelers who are not 100%
confident in their swim strokes or stamina.
Your life vest will guarantee that you stay on
the surface throughout the duration of the
activity, and that you don’t get tired or
weak from floating.
5. Skin Protection – A wetsuit or rash guard
will properly shield you from sunburn, skin
irritation from saltwater, and minor stings
from small jellyfish or sea anemones.
6. 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.
HOW IS SNORKELING DONE?
a. Test and Practice – Try and check gears
first on a shallow water.
b. Floating Position – When one feels quite
comfortable using the mask and breathing
through a snorkel, it is time to start floating.
c. Kicking to Move – Learning to move with
the snorkeling fins.
d. Diving Deeper – Feet-first dive or head-
first dive.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO
REMEMBER WHILE
SNORKELING:
Stay close to the shore if you are a beginner.
Never do it alone.
One up, one down. (With a buddy)
Rain check!
Know your surroundings.
Energy retention.
Do not touch marine life.
B. CANOEING AND KAYAKING
B. CANOEING AND KAYAKING
Canoeing – The word “canoe” originated
from the Carib word “kenu” which means
dugout.
Kayaking – Also called “qajak” which means
man’s boat or hunter’s boat.
BASIC PARTS OF A CANOE
BASIC PARTS OF A KAYAK
In a kayak, the paddler is seated and uses a
double-bladed paddle pulling the blade
through the water on alternate sides to move
forward.
In a canoe, the paddler kneels and uses a
single-bladed paddle to propel the boat
forward.
BASIC PARTS OF A PADDLE
ACTIVITIES CAN BE DONE
WHEN ONE USES THE
KAYAKS AND CANOES
Sea Kayaking is done in open waters such
as the ocean or the lake.
Whitewater Kayaking or Canoeing is
paddling down the whitewater rivers.
Flatwater recreation is a relaxing canoeing
or kayaking where you can take a gentle
paddle down a calm river, ocean, or lake to do
some sightseeing.
Sailing is where the canoe or kayak is fitted
with a sail.
Surf Kayaking is where the Kayak is
typically fitted with a fin, rather like a
surfboard.
Marathon Racing is a lengthy race down a
river using the kayak or canoe.
IMPORTANT THINGS THAT
SHOULD REMEMBER TO BE
SAFE IN CANOEING
Check weather conditions
Always plan ahead
Never forget to put your things in waterproof
bags
Orientations
Equipment should be tried and checked.
IMPORTANT THINGS THAT
SHOULD REMEMBER TO BE
SAFE IN KAYAKING
Know first your skill
Avoid paddling alone
Yield to safety
Always wear floatation device
Keep hydrated

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