SNORKELING

Isone of the best yet

simple way to see,
discover, and
appreciate the
underwater life.
Allows a person to
not only grasp the
beauty of marine life
but swim with them
as well.
By definition, snorkeling:
ispeeking through life
underneath water by
swimming with the aid
of a snorkel and mask.
allows a person to observe
underwater attractions for a
longer period of time without
the need to constantly
resurface to gasp for air, and
with relatively lesser effort.
Uses of snorkeling
for

recreational
purposes.
for
water-based
search by rescue
teams
for water sports
such as underwater
hockey, underwater
rugby, and spear
fishing.
Benefits of snorkeling
Helps improve the
overall fitness of a
person
Letdivers
have fun under
the water
Swimming,

doing the flutter

kick, and diving
tones and trims
down the body
Works out the
quadriceps,
hamstrings, calves,
ankles, hip flexors,
core muscles, and
shoulders
Increases oxygen
uptake
Good

cardiovascular
workout
 Basic equipment in
snorkeling
The basic gears
needed in snorkeling
are the snorkel,
goggles, and fins.
MASK
Serves as the viewing
device in appreciating
the world beneath the
water.
Parts of the mask
Strap – holds the mask to the
face underwater

Mask skirt – soft flexible

material that seals the
mask around the face

Nose pocket – cushions

and protects the nose.
Snorkel
Basically composed of
a tube (also called the
barrel) and a
mouthpiece.
Classic snorkel – has
the most basic part,
the solid tube and the
mouthpiece.
 Parts of the snorkel
Dry Valve or Splash Guard

Dry Valve – completely

stops water from entering
the tube/
Splash Guard – prevents Mask strap clip –
splashed water and spray allows the snorkel to
from easily entering the be attached to the
tube mask

Mouth piece – part that Flexible tube – allows

goes in the mouth the tube to move in
different angles

Purge valve – empties

the collected water that
comes down the tube
when one blows it out
Snorkeling fins
Finlike
accessories
worn on the feet to
aid movement
through water.
Types of fins
Full-foot fin –
covers the heel and
are put on like slip
on shoes.

Adjustable fin – are open

at the heel and have
adjustable straps to
secure the feet.
Types of fins
Paddle-bladed fin – gives a
fast accelerating speed from
the long, slow, and powerful
strokes of the legs.

Split fin – semi-parted

blades which is easier to kick
with. Smaller and more rapid
kicks are made.
Other equipment
Snorkel vests – are small
and inflatable, which
provide more buoyancy
(force that allows a
submerged object to float)
while floating on water.
Skin protection
– to protect the
skin from the
heat of the sun
Mask defogger
– helps prevent
the mask from
fogging up.
Swimming cap – to keep
the hair out of the
snorkel and the face as
well and prevent the
scalp from burning from
the heat of the sun.
 TOPIC : SNORKELING

 Write a reflection paper about this quotation in

snorkeling. (20 pts) "The best way to observe a
fish is to become a fish"

 PERFORMANCE TASK Create your own snorkeling

mask and snorkel. Once you are done take a selfie
or picture while wearing your improvise snorkel
mask/device. Be resourceful, make sure that all
materials that will be used is found inside your
house. TO BE SUBMITTED ON MARCH 08 ,2021
12midnight.