PE 4: POINTERS TO REVIEW

RECREATIONAL V.S LEISURE

What are Recreational Activities?

Recreational activities are experiences or organized activities that you actively participate
in with others, to have fun and enjoy life during your free time. This includes experiences
that require physical activity and interactions and playing with other people. They are not
things that you do all by yourself (although you can attempt to do some by yourself but
you will miss the fun of doing it with others).

What are Leisure Activities?

Leisure activities are the things that you do primarily for relaxation and pleasure, and
which don’t involve much work. These activities could be very passive requiring little or
no physical activity, and you can do them by yourself if you don’t want to do it with
others. What are the differences between Recreational and leisure activities? One of the
basic differences between leisure activities and recreational activities is that leisure
activities can be very passive with little or no physical activity and you can do them by
yourself whereas recreational activities require physical activity and interactions with
other people

Types of recreational activities

There are several types of recreational activities and different criteria can be used to
categorize these activities. Activities can be categorized based on the level of activity and
interaction with others etc. Some of the different types of recreational activities include:

Physical Activities: E.g. Sports and games like volleyball, tennis, etc.
Social Activities: This includes things like parties, picnics, carnivals, etc.
Outdoor, Activities: This involves activities like camping, backpacking, etc.
Arts and Crafts: Examples include activities like painting, woodwork, sculpting, etc.
Musical Activities: Includes musical bands, singing, dance groups, etc.
Drama and Theater: This includes acting, plays, puppetry, etc.

This is just a sample and easy classification of recreational activities, it is by no means

exhaustive and you can add different criteria to it or choose a different method of
classification that is most suitable for you.

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor recreation allows individuals to engage in physical activity whilst being

immersed in nature. Various activities can be completed individually or communally.
Sports which are commonly played indoors or in other settings such as fields can make
the transition to an outdoor setting for recreational and non-competitive purposes.
Outdoor activity can serve as both a physical and social setting. Recreation in nature
provides an opportunity for individuals to practice, enhance and learn new skills, test
stamina and endurance, and partake in new experiences.

Indoor Activities

These are recreational activities that can be done or performed inside the room or inside
the class. Such indoor activities require less space and hence can be managed behind the
doors.

Objectives of Recreation:

l Includes enjoyment, socialization, and the development of your personality. We all need a
break from work; we need to break from our mundane routine and refresh ourselves by
indulging in recreational activities.
Classifications of Recreational Activity:

l SPECTATOR TYPE- The spectator is a particular kind of viewer; unlike a witness or an

onlooker, they usually have chosen intentionally to regard the spectacle before them.
Usually the word spectator refers to people watching games or "spectator sports," but you
could be a spectator at any planned event.

l PARTICIPANT TYPE-is defined as an individual's activities during his or her leisure time.
Informal recreational participation includes those activities which take place in groups
and basis as well as those that take place at stable, pre- arranged times.

Types of Recreation:

l ACTIVE TYPE- active recreation is leisure time physical activity undertaken outside of
structured, competition sport. The most popular physical activities are predominantly
individual exercise activities: walking. gym workouts.

l PASSIVE TYPE- Passive recreation refers to non-consumptive uses such as wildlife

observation.

l PUBLIC TYPE- Involves the public. Example: Fun Run

l PRIVATE TYPE- Confined to people working on a private companies. Exclusive only for a
group of people. Example: Family members, circle of friends or work mates and
classmates.

l COMMERCIAL TYPE- Commercial recreational is the provision of facilities , equipment,

and programs that satisfy public demand for activities during unobligated time and are
profitable to the supplier.

Benefits of Recreation:

PHYSICAL ASPECT- meaningful life, physical fitness, stress management, positive self-image, life
satisfaction, human development process, positive life choices.

SOCIAL ASPECT- leadership opportunities, antisocial behaviors, ethnic and cultural harmony,
strong families, community involvement, leisure activities, foundation of community pride,
protective services for latchkey children.
ECONOMIC ASPECT- preventive health service, productive workforce, business relation and
expansion in community, catalyst for tourism.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT- awareness and interest in nature, involvement in the conservation

of natural resources.

LESSON 1 PROPER : AQUATICS OVERVIEW

History
Swimming has been known since prehistoric times; the earliest recording of swimming
dates back to Stone Age paintings from around 7,000 years ago.
Written references date from 2000 BC. Some of the earliest references include
Gilgamesh, the Iliad, the Odyssey, the Bible (Ezekiel 47:5, Acts 27:42, Isaiah 25:11),
Beowulf, and other sagas. Competitive swimming in Europe started around 1800, mostly
using breaststroke. Swimming was part of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in
Athens. In 1902 Richard Cavill introduced the front crawl to the Western world. In 1908,
the world swimming association, Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA), was
formed. The butterfly was developed in the 1930s and was at first a variant of
breaststroke until it was accepted as a separate style in 1952.

History:
Evidence of recreational swimming in prehistoric times
has been found, with the earliest evidence dating to Stone
Age paintings from around 10,000 years ago. Written
references date from 2000 BC, with some of the earliest
references to swimming including the Iliad, the Odyssey,
the Bible, Beowulf, the Quran and other.

The lender swimming across the Hellespont. Detail from painting by Bernard
Picart.
Swimming emerged as a competitive recreational activity in the 1830s in England. In
1828, the first indoor swimming pool, St George's Baths was opened to the public. By
1837, the National Swimming Society was holding regular swimming competitions in
six artificial swimming pools, built around London. The recreational activity grew in
popularity and by 1880, when the first national governing body, the Amateur
Swimming Association was formed, there were already over 300 regional clubs in
operation across the country

John Arthur Trudgen picked up the hand-over

stroke from some South American natives and
successfully debuted the new stroke in 1873,
winning a local competition in England. His stroke
is still regarded as the most powerful to use today.

Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848 – 24 July 1883 was the first
recorded person to swim using breaststroke, the English Channel for sport
without the use of artificial aids. In 1875, Webb swam from Dover to
Calais in less than 22 hours. This made him a celebrity, and he performed
many stunts in public. He died trying to swim the Whirlpool Rapids
below Niagara Falls, a feat declared impossible

Australian Richmond Cavill introduced freestyle to the Western

world. In 1908, the world swimming association, Fédération
Internationale de Natation (FINA), was formed. Women's
swimming was introduced into the Olympics in 1912 .

What is Aquatics?

• It may refer to aquatic sports in international competitions like Olympics.

 swimming, diving, synchronized
• It includes the disciplines of
swimming, water polo, and open water swimming.

What is Swimming?

• Is an individual or team sport that requires the use of one’s arms and legs to
move the body through water.

• This sport takes place in pools or open water.

SWIMMING EQUIPMENTS

Training Swimsuit
A swimsuit that is designed for swimming
will help to make you more streamlined in the
water, reducing drag and friction, which will
allow you to move through the water more
efficiently. A good swimsuit will improve
your aerodynamics and help you to swim
faster, so read on for our guide to the benefits
of a swimsuit for swimming.

Training Goggles
Goggles help you to see clearly in the water (pool water and salt water), which
enhances your performance since you can focus on speed, technique, and timing turns
correctly. They also protect your eyes from pool chemicals, salt water and provide
comfort by keeping water out.
1.RECREATIONAL 2. PRACTICE/COMPETITIVE
3. DIVING MASK 4. FULL FACE SNORKELING MASK

Swim Cap

Swimming Training Equipment and Tools to Become

better at swimming

KICKBOARD

A kickboard is an essential piece of equipment for

swimmers who want to develop their lower body strength
and endurance, as well as a strong kick.

Since your legs are among your largest muscles, it's

essential that you know how to use them to move through
the water.
The kick, in fact, provides an average of thirty-one percent
of the propulsion you need to swim long-axis strokes like
backstroke and freestyle. On the other hand, it can account for as much as 70% of short-
axis strokes, such as the butterfly and breaststroke.

Kickboards can be used in conjunction with a snorkel and fins.

PULL BUOY

A pull buoy is a foam-shaped device that you place between your

thighs to elevate your body in the water and remove the kick,
allowing you to focus on your arm strokes.
Better swimming technique, increased upper body strength and
endurance, and a stronger pull are just a few advantages.

Pull buoys can be used in conjunction with snorkels and paddles.

Swimming Fins
Fins aren’t only good for swimming faster (allowing you to
simulate race pace), but they are also great for building leg
strength, power, and endurance– and, as mentioned, a strong
kick is crucial for being a fast swimmer. They’re also helpful for
helping develop ankle flexibility, which is vital for an efficient
kick.

Swimming Paddles
Similar to swimming fins, paddles are more beneficial for
your upper body than your lower body.

A few of the more obvious advantages of paddles are

increased propulsion as well as strength, power, and
endurance in the upper body. Paddles can also be a useful tool
for enhancing your arm mechanics and pulling technique.
You want a powerful pull in addition to a hard kick.

Fast kicking is necessary for a high arm tempo, but your arms can also be a powerful
source of propulsion that can help you swim more quickly. Having an improved arm
stroke also translates into more efficient swimming.

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BENEFITS OF SWIMMING

Along with being fun, swimming is an aerobic exercise that can reduce the risk of chronic
illnesses like high blood pressure and diabetes. Plus, swimming offers unique workout
payoffs of its own.

Works with Your Body

One of the biggest benefits of swimming is that it truly works your entire body, head to
toe. Each focuses on different muscle groups, and the water provides a gentle resistance.
No matter what stroke you swim, you’re using most of your muscle groups to move your
body through the water.

Works inside your body

While your muscles are getting a good workout, your cardiovascular system is, too.
Swimming makes your heart and lungs strong. Swimming is so good for you that
researchers share it may even reduce your risk of death. Compared with inactive people,
swimmers have about half the risk of death Trusted Source. Some other studies have
shown that swimming may help lower blood pressure Trusted Source and control blood
sugar Trusted Source.

Appropriate with people with injuries

Swimming may even help reduce some of your pain or improve your recovery from an
injury. One study showed that people with osteoarthritis reported significant reductions in
joint pain and stiffness, and experienced less physical limitation after engaging in
activities like swimming and cycling.

Burn Calories
Swimming is an efficient way to burn calories. A 160-pound person burns approximately
423 calories an hour while swimming laps at a low or moderate pace. That same person
may burn up to 715 calories an hour swimming at a more vigorous pace.

Boost your mood and help manage Stress

Researcher evaluated a small group of people with dementia, and saw an improvement in
mood after participating in a 12-week aquatic program. Swimming and aquatic workouts
aren’t just psychologically beneficial for people with dementia. Exercise has been shown
to boost mood in other people, as well. Also, researchers conclude that swimming is a
potentially powerful way to relieve stress quickly.

Things you need to understand in swimming!

“Water is dangerous for humans to inhale because we breathe air, as we all know.”

On land we usually breathe in from our nose and

breathe it out using also our nose or in some
instances if we engage in physical activity we
breathe out using our mouth,
But in water, it must be the opposite. instead of breathing in using our nose we must
breathe in using our mouth and exhale using our nose. We usually do this for us to avoid
inhalation of water in most cases.

if there isn't enough time to surface and breathe, when a person is underwater and
struggling for air—and is unsure of what to do—their body may do what comes naturally
and attempt to inhale. This person is in danger of drowning if they struggle and aspirate,
which means to take water into the respiratory system that is why there is a method in
practicing your breathing techniques in the water.

Types of Float
Horizontal Survival Float or back Float
Prepare to float on your back. Adjust your
head.
Lift chin. Arm back slightly.
Lift chest. Knee bends
Moves your arms and legs slowly

Deadsman’s Float
A prone floating position with the
arms extended forward.

StarFish Float
A basic swimming technique. To do so,
you float on your back or your chest in a
horizontal position with the arms and legs
spread apart. Once you have mastered this
swimming technique, you could
theoretically float forever in this position
on
your back

Jellyfish Float
This float is aptly named for its proper
execution, as it looks like a
jellyfish bobbing in the water. The
technique is quite straightforward.
Standing in waist-deep water, the swimmer
takes a deep breath, puts his face in the
water, arms hanging down,
and allows the water to support the body
 Turtle float
The knees are raised to the chest and
encircled by the arms.

Drown Proofing
A kind of survival technique the subject float
is in a relaxed, near vertical posture, with the
top of the head just above the surface

Treading Water
Involves swimmer to stay in a vertical position
while keeping his Head above the surface of the
water Combination of eggbeater kick and
Sculling stroke.

Doggy paddle
Combining basic kicking with paddling
arms

STROKES IN SWIMMING

Butterfly Stroke
● Performed face down in the water. The legs
perform a dolphin kick and while the arms move in
a forward circle at the same time.
 ● A swimming stroke swum on the chest, with both
arms moving symmetrically, accompanied by the
butterfly kick also known as the dolphin kick.

Breast stroke
● Performed face down in the water without
rotating the torso. The arms stay in the water and
move synchronously, while the legs perform a
whip kick (which is sometimes called a breast
stroke kick). It is possible to keep the head
elevated out of the water throughout the stroke,
although the head usually dips in and out.

● Is a swimming style where the swimmer is on

their chest and the torso does not rotate.
● It is the most popular recreational style due to the
head being out of the water at a large portion of
time.
● It can be swam at slow speeds comfortably.

Freestyle (Front crawl)

● The freestyle stroke is swum in a horizontal
position with the body facing down. The
body rolls from one side to the other,
always turning to the side of the arm that is
currently pulling in the water.

● Also known as front crawl

● It is the fastest and most efficient of the
four competitive stroke.
● Competitors are subject to limited
restrictions on their stroke in this
competition.
Back stroke
● Done while lying on the back. One arm reaches
behind the head with a fingertip entry, while the
other arm is by the side. The legs perform a
flutter kick.

● The only swim stroke swum on the back.

● This swimming style has the advantage of easy
breathing.
● The disadvantage of this is that the swimmer is
not able to see where he/she is going to.