1. Why is it said that recreational activity is a practical way in dealing with stress?
2. Why is the Philippines considered to be a great place for aquatic activities?
3. What is Aquatics? Give some examples of aquatic activities.
4. Benefits of Aquatic Activities
a. Improves Muscular Strength -
b. Builds Endurance -
c. Alleviates pressure on the joints -
d. Relieves stress and anxiety -
e. Burn Calories -
2. Why is the Philippines considered to be a great place for aquatic activities?
3. What is Aquatics? Give some examples of aquatic activities.
4. Benefits of Aquatic Activities
a. Improves Muscular Strength -
b. Builds Endurance -
c. Alleviates pressure on the joints -
d. Relieves stress and anxiety -
e. Burn Calories -
Answers & Comments
2. Philippines has an abundance of bodies of water–from seas to rivers and lakes–making it a perfect summer destination.
3. Aquatic is a recreational activity that involves body of water.
Examples: Swimming, Diving, Kayaking, Canoeing, Surfing, Fishing, Parasailing, Water Rafting, Skimboarding, Canyoneering
4.
I’ll based on 1 example which is SWIMMING
A. It helps you maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs. tones muscles and builds strength. provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during swimming.
B. While we move through water, the viscosity of the water and the drag forces that are created help us to strengthen our muscles and improve our activity tolerance to be able to complete daily activities. In addition, exercising in the water can also improve aerobic capacity and breathing function for better health.
C. Swimming is a great low-impact, a moderate-intensity workout that can help reduce joint stiffness and strengthen the muscles around the joints. It can also strengthen bones and support overall health. According to a study published in The Journal of Rheumatology, swimming is an ideal exercise for people with arthritis for these reasons.
D. Prolonged physical activity releases endorphins in the brain, which send out feel-good signals – and it reduces cortisol, the stress hormone. Therefore, swimming back and forth across the pool a few times gets the blood pumping and naturally floods your body with a happy feeling.
E. Burn Calories - example in swimming it 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.