Aquatic Activities- Snorkeling Grade 12- 2nd Semester

2. SNORKELING
Peeking through life underneath the water by
swimming with the aid of a snorkel and mask
Observe the underwater attractions for a longer period
without the need to constantly resurface to gasp for air
and with lesser effort
Not only used for recreational purposes, but for water-
based search by rescue teams
Water sports – underwater hockey, underwater rugby,
and spearfishing

3. 3000
• HOLLOW REED
1300s • 1ST GOOGLES – TORTOISE SHELLS
1400s
• HOLLOWED TUBE AND SKETCH OF WEBBED
SWIMMING GLOVES
1717 • WOODEN PADDLES
1912 • MODERN FINS

4. Hollow Reed

5. 3000
• HOLLOW REED
1300s • 1ST GOOGLES – TORTOISE SHELLS
1400s
• HOLLOWED TUBE AND SKETCH OF WEBBED
SWIMMING GLOVES
1717 • WOODEN PADDLES
1912 • MODERN FINS

6. Tortoise Shell

7. 3000
• HOLLOW REED
1300s • 1ST GOOGLES – TORTOISE SHELLS
1400s
• HOLLOWED TUBE AND SKETCH OF WEBBED
SWIMMING GLOVES
1717 • WOODEN PADDLES
1912 • MODERN FINS

8. Webbed Gloves

9. 3000
• HOLLOW REED
1300s • 1ST GOOGLES – TORTOISE SHELLS
1400s
• HOLLOWED TUBE AND SKETCH OF WEBBED
SWIMMING GLOVES
1717 • WOODEN PADDLES
1912 • MODERN FINS

10. Wooden Paddle

11. 3000
• HOLLOW REED
1300s • 1ST GOOGLES – TORTOISE SHELLS
1400s
• HOLLOWED TUBE AND SKETCH OF WEBBED
SWIMMING GLOVES
1717 • WOODEN PADDLES
1912 • MODERN FINS

12. Modern Fins

13. Basic
Equipment
in
Snorkeling

14. MASK
Serves as the
viewing device
in appreciating
the world
beneath the
water.

15. Tips in Choosing a Mask
1) Check your face dimension
2) Testing the mask
3) Do the suction test
4) Put It on fully
5) Snorkel-Mask Fitting

16. SNORKEL
A piece of
equipment that
makes it possible to
breath at the
surface while the
face is submerged
in water.

17. Snorkeling Fins
Speed and
efficiency in
swimming are what
one gains in
wearing fins.
Adjustable
fin
Paddle-
bladed fin
Full-foot
fin
Split Fin

18. SNORKEL Vests
Small and inflatable
which provide
more buoyance
while floating on
water.

19. Skin Protection / Rash Guard
To protect skin
from the heat of
the sun. Provides
jelly fish sting
protection.

20. Swimming Cap
Keeping hair out of
the snorkel and the
face as well. Also
help in preventing
the scalp from
burning on a sunny
day.

21. Mask Defogger
Helps prevent the
mask from fogging
up.
Defogging. Refers to ways
in preventing the lens
from becoming hazy due
to tiny droplets or
moisture.

24. What are the health-benefits of
snorkeling?
Tone and trim the body
Works out the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves,
ankles, hip flexors, core muscles, and shoulders
Greater lung capacity
Increases oxygen uptake
Positive indicator of aerobic fitness
Good cardiovascular workout – increases heart
rate and strengthens heart muscle

25. Important Things to Remember
Stay close to the shore if you are a beginner.
Never do it alone.
One up, one down.
Rain check! Always check the weather forecast.
Know your surroundings.
Energy retention.
Leave them alone! Do not touch marine life.

26. PERFORMANCE TASK
DEEP BREATHING EXERCISE 1 MINUTE
TUTORIAL – DO THIS AT HOME

27. SCRIPT
a) Lie down in your bed in a relaxed position. You may put a
pillow under your head or even under your knees too.
b) Put one hand on your belly and the other hand on your
chest. Inhale slowly through your nose and let your hands
feel your belly and chest rise. Count one to five slowly as you
inhale.
c) Then, slowly exhale all the air through your mouth, counting
the same way.
d) Repeat this deep breathing exercise for two to three minutes.
e) Doing this as a daily habit will increase your lung capacity
which helps in snorkeling and other physical activities that
you do.