environmental hazard on physical education activity grade 12

environmental hazard on physical education activity grade 12

1. Environmental Hazards of Outdoor Recreational Activities

2. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Outdoor recreational activities have so much to offer to people. These includes fun and pleasure, general wellness of an individual, and sometimes environmental hazard. 2

3. Mishaps are avoidable. The most effective way to prevent them is to adequately prepare for the trip that includes knowing the environmental hazard you may encounter during the outdoor recreational activity.

4. 1. Location and terrain he terrain is defined as the specific physical features of an area of land. The location and the terrain contribute to the hazardous conditions when staying and walking into the site.

5. Season/Climate Keep an eye on the current and predicted weather conditions. Know the signs for approaching storms or changing weather conditions. Some areas are susceptible to certain types of severe weather. Weather hazards includes lightning and thunderstorms, flooding and flash flooding,strong winds and tornadoes, freezing rain and hail, and being Overexpose to sun. 5

6. Equipment and Transportation Keep your equipment in good condition. Inspect them before your trip. Do not wait until you are at the trail-head. Beyond the activity, the equipment and driving/ transportation are also considered environmental hazards.

7. TEN ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT FOR MOUNTAINEERING 7 1. Navigation 2. Headlamp 3. Sun-protection 4. First Aid 5. Knife 6. Fire 7. Shelter 8. Extra Food 9. Extra water 10. Extra clothes

8. COMMONLY USED LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT IN AQUATIC ACTIVITIES 8 1. Lifejackets 2. Safety helmets 3.Safety harnesses 4. Lifebuoys 5. First aid kits - 6. Maps 7.Distress signals 8.Radios 9.Weather Gauge 10Personal locator