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H.O.P.E.
GRADE 12
Quarter 3
Recreational Activities

Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines

H.O.P.E 12: Grade 12
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Quarter 3 – Module 5: Recreational Activities: Aquatics
First Edition, 2021

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H.O.P.E.
GRADE 12
Quarter 3
Recreational Activities

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Introductory Message

Your engagement in active recreation, sports, physical activities, and

understanding of health concepts will contribute to your sense of social
connectedness and help you assume greater responsibility through a variety
of roles as you participate in a real-world situation. These Physical Education
and Health module is uniquely crafted to explore your greatest potential and
promote lifelong skills through active participation in the different learning
experiences. Emphasis is placed on combining tactical knowledge that you will
acquire, and the development of skills for a better performance and
achievement of the expected learning outcomes.

This module is designed to provide and equip you with knowledge, skills,
and habits that will enable you to achieve competence in maintaining your
health and physical condition. The domain in Physical Education focuses on
the importance of a healthy lifestyle and physical activity through active
recreation such as sports, fitness, street dance and hip-hop dance, while the
domain in Health Education emphasizes on the development of the proper
skills of a health-conscious consumer, lifelong participation in health trends,
issues and concerns in health care, and planning for a health career.

Each module follows a standard format or pattern with a short overview

of the lesson, content and performance standards, pre-assessment and
instructional activities. Every level provides activities that will allow you to
experience meaningful and varied learning. Your involvement in the different
tasks can take many forms, ranging from self-reflection and group tasks to
beyond the classroom learning activities. Your deeper understanding of the
lesson will help you gain more relevant skills and information, preparing
yourself for the challenges of the world.

As you start putting life into this module, you will discover many great
opportunities and learning experiences that will change the way you spend
your time. You need to visualize a better version of yourself and aspire to
achieve a holistically healthy you.

Come on. Let’s get

started!

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 MODULE IN H.O.P.E 12
Third Quarter

Week 1-3

MELC: Observes personal safety protocol to avoid dehydration, overexertion,

hypo- and hyperthermia during MVPA participation (PEH12FH-Ik-t-10)

LESSON
H.O.P.E. 4: Aquatics: Nature of
1 Snorkeling Activity

ACTIVITY:
Directions: Define snorkeling using the letter below.
S-________________________________
N-________________________________
O-________________________________
R-________________________________
K-________________________________
E-________________________________
L-________________________________

SNORKELING
One of the best but simple way to see, discover, and appreciate the intriguing
underwater life is through snorkeling. Snorkeling is peeking through life
underneath water by swimming with the aid of a snorkel and mask. Through

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snorkeling, one can observe
the underwater attractions
for a longer period of time,
without the heed to
constantly resurface to gasp
for air, and with relatively
lesser effort.

Snorkeling is not only used

for recreational purposes. It
has also been used in water-
based search by rescue
teams and in water sports
such as underwater hockey,
underwater rugby, and spear
fishing. Snorkeling helps the
overall fitness of a person.

Aside from having fun under

the water swimming, doing
the flutter kick and diving
tones and trims the body. It
works out the quadriceps,
hamstrings, calves, ankles,
hip flexors, core muscles,
and shoulders while
swimming. https://www.divein.com/snorkeling/

Above all, snorkeling builds greater lung capacity as one is forced to hold breath
underwater for sustained periods of time. It increases the oxygen uptake, which
is a positive indicator of aerobic fitness. It is also a good cardiovascular workout
as it increases heart rate and strengthens the heart muscle.

Snorkeling is often an underrated activity. For many travelers in tropic

destinations, it’s presented as something anyone can do, and often involves
plowing through the surface with rental gear and a swim vest on. But
snorkeling can be so much more! In fact, modern scuba diving grew out of
snorkeling, or skin diving as it was known then.

Snorkeling can be a very rewarding activity. It benefits from its simplicity,

where you can simply grab a mask and some fins, rather than hauling a bag
full of heavy scuba gear. This also allows for more flexibility, allowing you to
bring your gear on trips where bringing tons of scuba gear isn’t a possibility.
And the lack of bubbles means you can often get closer to marine wildlife than
with scuba gear on.

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Preparation
To really make the most of your next snorkeling trip, and leave the newbies in
your wake, a bit of preparation is helpful.

Improve your swimming

If your swimming skills aren’t the best, take some swimming lessons at your
local pool. And even if you’re a decent swimmer, becoming an even better
swimmer will only benefit you in the water.
Focus on the freestyle, as the kicking technique from that style is the one,
you’ll be using when snorkeling.

“ Improving your strength and endurance in the muscles engaged by the kick
will help you snorkel more, and with less effort, leaving you free to enjoy the
environment instead. “

Being a strong swimmer will also allow you to ditch the swim vest that are
often popular with snorkeling outfits. While a snorkeling vest helps you with
flotation, it will also hinder your movements in the water. And make it harder,
if not impossible, to do dives to check out a reef or fish. Good swimming skills
will help keep you safe in the water.

Practice

Swimming is one thing – Swimming with fins on is something else entirely.

The extra drag and weight of the fins put extra toll on the muscles, which is
why you might experience cramping up if you’re not used to swimming
with fins. So, take a pair of fins to the local pool, or your home waters, and do
laps with them on.

Learn The Finning Techniques used for Scuba Diving

Mix it up, so you do both long stretches at a mid-level pace, and shorter, faster
stretches.

Improve your breath hold

Many snorkelers simply stay at the surface and use the snorkel to breathe
while looking down.

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Several more advanced snorkelers, though, move into skin diving territory by
doing occasional dives below the surface while holding their breath.

This will allow you to get a much closer look of the marine wildlife, and you’ll
explore reefs and other underwater features up close.
To maximize your time underwater, you can train your breath holding capacity,
as well as your swimming efficiency.

Conserving Energy While Snorkeling

Going for a leisurely swim in tropical waters may not sound like serious
exercise, but make no mistake, snorkeling can take it out of you! Even in very
warm water, your body loses heat continuously, due to water’s heat capacity
being greater than air’s. And propelling yourself forward with fins on requires
some energy as well. Add to this that snorkeling trips can be all-day things,
with hours spent in the water, and you can see why thinking about keeping
your energy expenditure down is useful! As with scuba diving, remember to
slow down, relax, and let your fins do the work for you.

“ Being in water is a new

experience for most, so
taking the time to relax your
body and mind is a big first
step. “ Many new snorkelers
tend to try and swim along
using their arms, like they’d
do in a pool. But our legs,
with fins on, outperform our
arms many times over. So, a
good way to conserve energy
is to keep our arms relaxed
at our sides and focus on
our fins instead.

And don’t kick too hard,

even a leisurely kicking pace
is enough to drive you https://www.divein.com/snorkeling/

forward and moving too fast

just means you’ll zoom by interesting sights.
Plus, kicking too hard and flapping with your arms creates a lot of splashing
that will scare away the very animals you’re there to see!

Conserving your air while snorkeling

Breath deep and slow. Breathing through a snorkel can be quite different from
breathing without one. Taking deep breaths is important to get the most out of
it. Taking deep breaths also helps keep your heart rate down, which in turn
helps you relax and conserve energy.
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Snorkeling deep
Many snorkelers are completely happy staying in the surface throughout their
dive, and in that case, they should. While others feel the urge to take short
dives on a breath-hold to get closer to reefs, marine animals, or other features
in the deep. To get the most out of your single breath, there are a few things
you can do:

First foremost, relax.

Take a few moments in the surface to move as little as possible and
get your breathing under control.
Then, take a few deep, controlled breaths.
“Don’t hyperventilate! This was taught on scuba courses years ago
but has since been proven to be counterproductive. “ Simply
breathe deep and slowly to fully fill and empty your lungs. Then,
take an extra deep breath, making sure to fill up your diaphragm
first, then chest, and finally the very top of your torso.

When you’re ready for your descent bent 90 degrees at the waist so
your torso is submerged and vertical in the water, and raise your
leg up so they, too, are vertical but above water. The weight of your
legs will drive you into the depths, saving you energy in the
process. As your fins reach the water, use them to gain further
depth.

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This is much, much more efficient than the swimming ascent you often
see inexperienced snorkelers’ attempt.

Once your underwater, relax.

Most people can significantly improve their breath holds simply by slowing
down and relaxing. Swim slowly and efficiently, seeking to streamline your
body and making every movement about propelling you forward. Get it wrong
on the side of conservatism. Come up well before you run out of air, and slowly
extend your bottom time for each time you dive. Soon, you’ll get a feel for how
long you can stay down safely, and most likely, it will be considerably longer
than your first venture under the surface.

What are the basic equipment in snorkeling?

A.Mask-serves as the viewing device in appreciating the world

beneath the water. There a two most important things to remember
in choosing a mask. These are “fit” and “comfort”.
Fogging- is when the lens of the mask become hazy or obscured
with tiny droplets of moisture that are formed on the lens inside
the mask.

B.Snorkel-is a piece of equipment that makes it possible to breathe at

the surface when face is submerged in water. The snorkel is basically
composed of a tube, also called the barrel, and a mouthpiece.

A. Different kinds of snorkel

1. Classic snorkel
2. Semi-dry snorkel: Snorkel
with a flexible tube
3. Dry Snorkel: Dry vlave &
splash guard

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B. Basic Kinds of Fins
1. Full-foot paddle fin or close fin- cover the heel and are put on like slip-on
shoes. They are easy to use, more flexible, and more efficient while
swimming on the surface. These are more popular among warm-water
dives.
2. Adjustable fin or Open Heel Split Fin- are open at the heel and have
adjustable straps to secure the feet. Such fins are often used with dive
boots. They are good choices when diving in cold water, as the boots will
help the feet from getting cold. Split fins it is easier tokick. It is said that
the split fins are better for moving forward than for back paddling, frog
kicking, turning, etc.

3. Modified Paddle-bladed fin- have a single full blade while the split fin is
“semi-parted” in the web, separating the blade into two long, stiff blades.
It gives a fast accelerating speed from the long, slow, and powerful
strokes of the legs. It gives good control and maneuverability especially
when carefully moving around corrals.

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How are the gears set up?
Step 1: Clean and defog the mask
Step 2: Attach the snorkel to the mask by clipping the mask strap
clip to the strap ot the mask. The snorkel can go on either side of
the mask but most would put it to the left perhaps because scuba
divers place them on the left side.
Step 3: Put on the mask. Adjust the strap of the mask to get a good
fit, which is usually done by adjusting the strap to the appropriate
notch.
Step 4: Put the snorkel on the mouth. Seal lips around the mouthpiece.
Adjust the snorkel’s height. Rotate until the snorkel remains in the
mouth. Make sure that the top of the snorkel is positioned at the
top of the head.
Step 5: Try on the fins. If one is using the open fin, put on the booties
first and slip on foot. Adjust and secure strap at the back of the
heel. The foot should be held firmly but not so tight. In using the
close fin, just slip in the foot like putting a shoe. Some fins do not
have a left foot and right foot fins while others have. Some use a
pair of neoprene socks to avoid having blisters on the feet
especially at the back of ankles.

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For you how important is snorkeling? And how will you promote snorkeling
activity to your family or friends? Answer this by completing the paragraph.

In this module, I have learned that ___________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

References:
Physical Education and Health Volume II
First Edition https://www.google.com/search?q=snorkel
https://www.divein.com/snorkeling/
https://rushkult.com/eng/scubamagazine/how-to-choose-the-right-fins/

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 MODULE IN H.O.P.E 12
Third Quarter
Week 6

MELC: Observes personal safety protocol to avoid dehydration, overexertion,

hypo- and hyperthermia during MVPA participation (PEH12FH-Ik-t-10)

LESSON
H.O.P.E. 4: Snorkeling Safety
2 Protocols

As you engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity, you need to observe

some personal safety precautions to avoid certain conditions related to physical
activity participation. These conditions include dehydration, overexertion,
hypothermia, and hyperthermia.

TERMINOLOGIES:

Dehydration
This refers to excessive reduction in the amount of water in the body,
usually through perspiration or sweating, urination, or evaporation.

Overexertion or Overtraining
This refers to the detrimental cause of excessive training. Some
individuals engage in too much physical activity.

Hyperthermia
This is an alarming rise in body temperature, which is an effect of
exercising in a very humid environment.

Hypothermia
Excessively low body temperature, characterized by uncontrollable
shivering, loss of coordination, and mental confusion.

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 In this module you will learn and observe the personal safety protocol in
snorkeling.

How is snorkeling done?

Test and Practice

It is best for
beginners to try the https://easytripguides.com/how-do-snorkels-work-
gears on shallow underwater/
water. This way, one
can get used to
wearing the mask
and breathing
through the tube.
While on shallow
water, bend slightly
at the waist and
squat until the face is
submerge in the
water. Relax and
breathe through the
snorkel while
enjoying the aquatic life.
Adjust the strap when the mask is leaking water. It may be loose or too
tight. sometimes, a mask that is too tight can cause leak as well.

Floating Position
When one feels quite comfortable using the mask and breathing through
a snorkel, it is time to start floating. Extend legs and get into the floating
position with the face down. Relax and practice breathing evenly through
the snorkel. When one inhales, the body goes slightly higher in the water
and goes a little lower when exhaling. This happens because the body
becomes buoyant when al enters the lungs.

Kicking to Move
The next step is learning to be comfortable with the snorkeling fins.
Practice in the deeper part of the water. Float, then do the basic flutter
stroke, the most common underwater kick. This kick helps to be efficient
and fast in moving in the water. Another common kick used in

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 snorkeling is the dolphin kick. In this kick, both fins should be kept
together while bending the knees and arching the back. Then, straighten
the legs and back at the same time. This will make a forward thrust.

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What should be done when the following problems arise?

Water is filling the Mask

If the mask comes with a purge valve, simply blow air out through the
nose while the mask is on. The. Water will be pushed out of the valve,
clearing the mask. If the mask does not have the purge valve, then
simply lift head out of the water and pull the front of the mask forward.

Water Entered the Snorkel

Clear the snorkel by blowing out through the snorkel to force the water
out through the top. But if the snorkel has a purge valve, then water will
exit through the valve below the mouthpiece. Another method is the
displacement clear. This is used with snorkels that have a purge valve.
Begin by looking straight up while surfacing then exhale a small amount
of air into the snorkel.

Pressure is felt in the Ear While Diving

To equalize this pressure, do the "pinch-blow nose" technique. How is
this done? Close the mouth, pinch the nose, and then gently blow out air
through the blocked nose. A crackling sound will be heard and one will

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 feel the pressure subsiding. Wiggling the jaw from side to side will also
make the equalization technique easier.

What are the important things to remember while snorkeling?

S- tay close to the shore if you are a beginner. Some beginners misjudge
their capacities and endurance and before knowing it, they are
exhausted.

N- ever do it alone. Always have a buddy so that whatever happens,

someone is there to help you. It is advised to have a minimum party of
three. A buddy pair to lookout for each other in the water and a shore
lookout. Know where to call for help in case of emergency.

O- ne up, one down. While diving with your buddy, one should stay on
the surface while one is underwater. In case the diver has problems,
one can help or seek help.

R-ain check! Always check the weather forecast and the state of the sea.
Wind can cause waves to increase, which makes snorkeling challenging
to do.

K- now your surroundings. Know the area where you will be snorkeling.
Know the tides. Be careful around rocky shore or some marine life that
may be known to be aggressive. Know the conservation rules and
regulations.

E- nergy retention. Do not overestimate your limits. To avoid being worn-

out, flotation device or a simple snorkeling vest will help conserve
energy.
L- eave them alone! Do not touch marine life. Maintain safe distance as
well. Touching them might damage their habitats and hurt marine life.
In the same way, you might also suddenly be stung, butten, or hurt by
some marine life if you touch them. Try not to make sudden moves
that will startle them.

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A.
Enumerate five (5) safety protocols before engaging to snorkeling.

1.______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

2.______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

3.______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

4.______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

5.______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

B. Give three (3) common health risk in snorkeling activity?

1.______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

2.______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

3.______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

C. Give three (3) common injuries in snorkeling activity, and give safety
practices on how to lessen or avoid it.

1.______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

2.______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

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 3.______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

D. Defiene the following terms; and give scenario on how this things can
happen to you in snorkeling activity.

1. Dehydration________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

2. Overexertion________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

3. Hypo-andhyperthermia______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

For you how important is snorkeling? And how will you promote snorkeling
activity to your family or friends? Answer this by completing the paragraph.

In this module, I have learned that ___________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

References:
Physical Education and Health Volume II First Edition
https://easytripguides.com/how-do-snorkels-work-
https://slideplayer.com/slide/13767072/

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 MODULE IN H.O.P.E 12
Third Quarter
Week 7

MELC: Observes personal safety protocol to avoid dehydration, overexertion,

hypo- and hyperthermia during MVPA participation (PEH12FH-Ik-t-10)

LESSON
H.O.P.E. 4: Nature of Canoeing and
2 Kayaking

CANOEING AND KAYAKING

A great way to explore the rivers, lakes, canals, and other bodies of water is using
a boat. Canoeing and kayaking are two as floating crafts that may take anyone
to places in the water that are even difficult to access by any other means.

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What is the difference between kayaks and canoes?

Canoes and kayaks may be confusing to some, but it is really easy to distinguish
one from the other. Kayaking and canoeing both require d paddle for propulsion
and steering. The most noticeable difference is the structure of the boats. A
Kayak has à 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 one hand, sits on a raised seat or kneels on the bottom of the boat
and uses a single bladed paddle.

Historically, there are some similarities and differences in terms of the kayak
and canoes’ function and in how they are built. In the early days, both boats
were constructed and used for the day-to-day economic needs, the canoe for
transporting goods and people and the kayak for hunting marine lite.
The word "canoe originated from the Carib word "kenu" which meant dugout.
Canoes were originally made from large tree trunks.

Kayaks or "qajak, meaning "man's boat" or "hunter's boat" originated from the
Inuit and Aleut tribes oft Arctic North America. Interestingly, the early kayaks
were very individualized as each kayak was crafted by the user, basing the
measurements to the frame of his body and not on any standard.
What are the basic parts of the kayak and canoe?

Difference Between Kayak and Canoe: The Kayak

A kayak is traditionally a smaller, sleeker, and lighter boat when compared to a

canoe. They were built for speed and recreational tours across whitewater,
fishing, and sea kayaking.

Origin:
The kayak was initially used as hunting boats by the Eskimo tribes that
populated the areas now known as Canada, Alaska, and Greenland.
Because of the freezing waters, an Eskimo needed a boat that could keep them
as dry as possible while hunting seals in the sea.

To help them stay dry, they used seal skin to stretch over the top of the kayak
to prevent water from coming into the boat. Kayaks are designed with wood
and made to move quickly with stealth to help them approach their prey.

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Canoes and kayaks have features that are common and unique for each one.
The decking, the hull shape, and the bottom are just few of the differences. Let
us take a look at the parts of each boat:
Basic Parts of Canoe:

Basic Parts of Kayak:

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These illustrations are the basic parts or a canoe and a kayak. However, there
are variations for each boat.

Length- The distance from the tip of the stern to the tip of the bow.

LONGER BOATS are faster and move on a straight line. They also can carry more
people. However, these are not easy to maneuver. LONGER BOATS are
best when touring and cruising the open water.

SHORTER BOATS are easier to maneuver and comparatively lighter and easier
to handle. SHORTER BOATS would be better choice for smaller lakes and
rivers.

Beam- The width of the boat and is measured at the widest part of the canoe
or kayak.

WIDER BOAT is more stable. A wider boat is suitable for birdwatching, fishing,
or photograph.

NARROWER KAYAK OR CANOE may be faster but less stable. It is more suitable
for those who want to travel a greater distance since it has speed.

Bottom Shape

Round Flat Vee

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Round-this is designed for speed and efficiency. One may feel a little shaky when
one steps in it. But with experience, one will feel that round shape will give the
stability in most waters and it is actually easier to propel through the water. The
trade-off however is balancing the boat in an upright position.

Flat-this design has good stability in calm waters. However, the characteristics
of this boat provide the easy turning (boat spin) in rougher water such as white
waters.

Vee- this boat is in between the flat and round bottom design boats, thus with
practice it comes with a good àll-around performance.

How should one choose a paddle?

Paddles are the equipment used to maneuver the boat single-bladed

paddles are usually used for canoes and double-bladed paddles are for
kayak. They are placed in the water as one moves the boat.
Just like the boats, paddles also come in different kinds according to use.
Choosing what kind of paddle depends on one physique, the size of the
boat, and stroking preference.

✓ Wider and taller kayaks need longer paddles

✓ If person has a small build, then a shorter, lighter paddle is best so

as not to overexert oneself.

✓ Measuring canoe paddle is while in standing position. Put the paddle

in vertical position

✓ Hold the grip or T-grip and see it is in level with your nose.

✓ Wider blades give you more acceleration but must also deal with
more resistance.

✓ Narrower blades use less effort per stroke but require more strokes.

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Pros And Cons Of A Canoe

There are a few advantages of using a canoe over a kayak that I think are
important to understand. So let’s take a look at them:

Advantages

1. Lots Of Space – Because of the amount of space, canoes are very popular
for camping trips. The extra space also gives you room to take your kids
or dog with you on your canoe trip.

2. Can Carry More Weight – The way canoes are designed means they can
carry a lot more weight than kayaks. More importantly, they can take more
weight without compromising on stability or maneuverability.

3. Super Relaxing – There’s nothing more relaxing than paddling the day are
in a canoe and chilling in calm water.

4. High Walled – Canoes have high walls, making it easier to keep the water
out of the boat in a lake and rivers.

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 5. Perfect For Friends And Family – There’s ample room in the canoe for your
friends or family. If you want to have an adventure, there’s nothing better
than doing it with people care about.

6. Harder to Capsize – A canoe has a broader beam and hull, making them
more stable than a kayak. If you’re nervous about capsizing, you should
try out a canoe.

7. More comfortable – Again, it’s a lot more comfortable than being cramped
in a kayak because of the extra space.

Disadvantages

1. Harder To Paddle Solo – It can be a lot harder to paddle a canoe unless

you know the proper single-bladed paddle techniques.

2. Might Sink – If you capsize your canoe, there’s a lot more significant risk
of it sinking. If you do capsize, never try and tip the boat back over; it’s
guaranteed to sink.

3. Gear Can Get wet – There’s less protection from water due to most kayaks
being open deck. It’s suggested to take dry bags with you to help protect
your stuff.

4. Harder To Maneuver – Canoes are heavier and longer than kayaks, making
them harder to turn quickly.

5. Harder To Transport – Again, the large size of the canoe and heavyweight
makes them a lot harder to transport than kayaks. If you need to transport
them, you’ll need a trailer or a heavy-duty roof rack.

6. Moving Forward In a Straight-line – Because you only have a single blade

paddle, it can be tough to keep on course.

7. Paddles – Kayak paddles have a blade at whether side of the shaft so you
can perform strokes on both sides of the boat more efficiently. A canoe
uses a single blade and has a T-grip at the top of the shaft to hold on to.

8. Seating – The kayaker will sit inside a seat with their legs stretched out in
front of them. Their thighs will be wedged against the thigh brace of the
kayak, and their back will be straight. Canoers bend the knee in the canoe
or sit on the seat with their legs folded underneath.

9. Classification – Kayaks and canoes use different classes to tell them apart.
Kayaks use the letter K, followed by the number of people they can hold.
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 For example, a tandem kayak will have a K2. Canoes work in the same
way but use the letter C. With an open canoe that holds three people, the
class will be OC3.

10. Purpose – Both boat styles are used for leisure activities, but kayaks
are used more when water becomes challenging. Canoes are better when
you’re with the family or want a more relaxing journey down the river.

11. Design – A canoe is usually open decked and can fit more equipment
and carry more weight. Kayaks’ design tends to be a closed deck, which
means you can’t see the lower half of the paddler.

Summarize your learning from this lesson by completing the paragraph.

In this module, I have learned
that____________________________________________________
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 MODULE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
Third Quarter
Week 8

MELC: Participates in an organized event that address healthy/fitness issues

and concerns PEH12FH-Ik-o-13

LESSON H.O.P.E. 4: Canoeing and Kayaking

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What activities can be done when one uses the kayaks or canoes?
There are varied activities where one can use the canoe or kayak. It ranges
from the more relax paced activities like bird-watching or fishing to the
extremely challenging activities on the white water rives. Usually, the boats
are designed to fit the demands of the intended environment and activity.
The activity may be done in solo, dual, or as a group. Depending on what
one would want to experience, here are some of the paddling activities that
one may choose from:

Sea kayaking
is done in open waters such as the ocean or the lake. Kayaks may be a sit-
on- top or decked design.

Whitewater kayaking or canoeing

is paddling own the whitewater rivers. A flat-bottomed boat will help the
boat spin on the water and take on the rapids or practicing various
maneuvers. The rounded bottom will involve paddling downriver from one
point to a different point and usually a distance of several miles.

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.

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Heath-related benefits of paddling?
Canoeing and kayaking are activities that can range from low to high intensity
levels of activity Paddling will work out the muscles and the heart and thus will
improve one's aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility. Specific health benefits
include
• Improved cardiovascular fitness
• Stronger muscles and muscular endurance particularly in the back, arms,
shoulders and chest as these are the main muscles involved in paddling
• Development of the torso and leg strength as the strength to power a canoe
or kayak comes mainly from rotating the torso and applying pressure with
your legs

What are the important things that we should always remember to be safe in
kayaking or canoeing?

K-now first your skills in swimming and canoeing or kayaking

A-void paddling alone, paddling far from coastline, or paddling in routes
of ships
Y-ield to safety and know where to go in case of emergency.
A-lways wear personal floatation device and other safety equipment
K-eep hydrated as you will be under the sun.
C-heck weather conditions.
A-lways plan ahead. This includes studying the river maps ahead of time.
N-ever forget to put your things in waterproof bags.
O-rientations given by facilitators or leaders are important. They tell you
the rules and regulations and safety procedures. Listen and follow them
well.
E-quipment should be tried and always checked. Try on new or unfamiliar
things and ask questions on the proper way of using them.

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Summarize your learning from this lesson by completing the paragraph.
In this module, I have learned
that____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

References
Physical Education and Health Volume II
First Edition

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