NATURE AND BACKGROUND OF
OUTDOOR RECREATION Plan
Ahead Plan Ahead and Prepare Principle
Recreation is derived from the Latin word and
“recreare” which means to be refreshed. Prepare
are organized activities done during one’s Travel Camp on Durable Surfaces
Travel Principle
free time for his or her reasons, where
interaction between man and an element of
nature is present. Dispose Dispose of Waste Properly Principle
Recreational activities depends on one’s
likes/interest pursuits and needs which
maybe reflective of one’s beliefs and level Leave Leave What You Find Principle
of enjoyment. A park for example may serve
as a bonding place for a family to hang out, Minimiz Minimize Campfire Impacts
a great fitness area for joggers and Zumba e Principle
dancers and a place to be with nature or a
place to meditate for other people.
Respect Respect Wildlife Principle
Benefits of Outdoor Recreation
1. Physical Health Benefits Be Be Considerate of Other Visitors
2. Psycho-Emotional Benefits
3. Social Benefits
AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
4. Economic Benefits Water or aqua has a particular unique
attraction to people of all ages.
5. Spiritual Benefits
WATER HAS UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS
T OR F
Resilience is the upward force of the water on an
1. Outdoor recreation involves much physical object. This is the reason why boats and people float
activity, but it does not require one to have an on water. It also gives a weightlessness feeling,
athletic level of skills to be able to participate T which makes it easier to move, lift knees, or even
2. Spending time outdoors also allows one to meet jog in the rain (for some water activities).
and interact with others who share the same passion Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted by the
for it is an example of the physical benefit of water at equilibrium due to force of gravity.
outdoor recreation. F
Enhanced cooling characteristic that transfers heat
3. Outdoor recreation is organized activities done away from the body much quicker than air given at
during one’s free time for his or her reasons, where the same temperature.
interaction between man and an element of nature is
present. T SNORKELING
4. Trekking to Mt. Pulag, white water rafting at is glancing through life beneath the water by
Chico River, surfing at Siargao, or bird-watching at swimming with the aid of a snorkel and
Candaba Marsh are examples of indoor recreation. mask.
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Through snorkeling, one can observe the
5. The indoors in a broad sense is a space outside an underwater attractions for a more extended
enclosed area. T period, without the need to continually
resurface to gasp for air, and with relatively
7 Principles of Leave No Trace lesser effort.
Is a set of universal outdoor ethics that
Why Snorkeling?
guides one in the activities to do with nature. It
also provides with framework for making for recreational purposes
decisions in outdoor recreation.
water-based search by rescue teams
water sports such as underwater under water
rugby, hockey, and spearfishing
BENEFITS OF SNORKELING
helps the overall fitness of a person
it increases the oxygen uptake, which is a 5. Snorkel-Mask FITTING
defi it is also an excellent cardiovascular
BASIC EQUIPMENT IN SNORKELING
workout as it improves heart rate and
- Mask
it works out the quadriceps, hamstrings,
- Snorkel Vest
calves, ankles, hip flexors, core muscles, and
- Swimming Cap
shoulders while swimming builds greater
- Snorkeling Fins
lung capacity as one is forced to hold breath
- Skin Protection
underwater for sustained periods of time.
- Mas Defogger
doing the flutter kick and diving tones and
trims the body
it increases the oxygen uptake, which is a AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
definite indicator of aerobic fitness
A kayak has a covered deck, while a canoe
is wide open. Kayakers extend legs and are
seated low or sometimes on the deck. It uses
HOW DID SNORKELING BEGIN? a double-bladed paddle.
A kayak has a covered deck, while a canoe
is wide open. Kayakers extend legs and are
seated low or sometimes on the deck. It uses
a double-bladed paddle.
A canoer, on the one hand, sits on a raised
seat or kneels on the bottom of the boat and
uses a single- bladed paddle.
A canoer, on the one hand, sits on a raised
seat or kneels on the bottom of the boat and
uses a single- bladed paddle.
The oldest known canoe, Pesse Canoe,
believed to be constructed between 8200 and
7600 B.C. was found in the Netherlands. The
oldest existing kayaks are exhibited in North
America Department of the State Museum of
Ethnology in Munich.
The word “canoe” originated from the Carib
word “kenu” which meant dugout
TIPS FOR CHOOSING A MASK
1. CHOOSING the mask
2. TESTING the mask
3. Do the SUCTION Test
4. Put the Mask on FULLY
Snorkeling is swimming near the water’s
surface with the use of a mask and a breathing tube,
called a snorkel.
Scuba diving is diving with help of self-
contained underwater breathing apparatus,
called a scuba. Scuba equipment allows divers to
breathe comfortably while underwater, completely
immersing themselves in the marine universe.
SCUBA DIVING REQUIREMENTS
AGE
HEALTH
DISABILITIES
SWIMMING SKILL
BASIC SCIBA DIVING EQUIPMENT
Dive Mask creates the air pocket to have a
clearer view of the underwater life.
Snorkel is a breathing tube allowing you to
inhale and exhale through your mouth when
swimming face down on the water surface.
Regulator lets you breathe underwater. It
connects to your tank and delivers air to you
Sea kayaking requires more specific extra mouth when you inhale.
equipment as it is done in the open waters. This
equipment are as follows:
BCD or Buoyancy Device helps control the
A waterproof torch that floats position in the water column.
Bilge pump and bailing device The Octopus is a backup regulator. It has a
longer hose and a bright yellow body so it is
Distress signal devices such as orange easier to find and can be used by others
smoke sticks and red flares during an emergency.
Weight Belt is used to counteract buoyancy
Compass
SPG or Submersible Pressure Gauge
Spare paddle show how much of the air is left
Scuba Tank contains the pressured air
which allows one to breathe and stay longer
HEALTH BENEFUTS OF PADDLING underwater.
Fins provide the propulsion that makes it
Specific health benefits include:
possible to swim with lesser effort
Improved cardiovascular fitness Scuba or Wet Suit provides protection
from coldness of the water and other
Stronger muscles and muscular endurance
elements.
particularly in the back, arms, shoulders, and
chest as these are the main muscles involved HEALTH RELATED BENEFITS OF DIVING
in paddling
1. Diving on a regular basis improves and
Development of the torso and leg strength as maintains the general fitness and stamina
the strength to power a canoe or kayak level.
comes mainly from rotating the torso and 2. It improves cardio-vascular performance and
applying pressure with your legs is translated into reduced risk of heart attack,
strokes, and circulatory problems and
ailments in general.
SCUBA DIVING 3. Muscle tone and strength are also improved
due to movement through the water and
Is a method where a diver uses a regulator as the physical effort of carrying equipment such
breathing apparatus and a tank with compressed air as the weight belt and diving gear.
which enables the diver to breathe normally
underwater.
SCUBA VS. SNORKELING
