Stay Safe While Enjoying Recreational Activities

1. Chapter 10-Recreational Safety Making fun activities safer for everyone.

2. Four Factors of Safety • Things to consider in attaining a safe level of performance: • Knowledge and Understanding of the risks involved • Skill Development • The State of the Performer • The Condition of the Environment Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

3. Fitness: A Safe Approach • Dr. Kenneth Cooper popularized the term aerobics. • Aerobics means activities that stimulate the heart and lungs. • Fitness has become a very popular way of life for many, however, there are some risks. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

4. Jogging • There are going to be injuries, use preventive techniques. • Always run against traffic. • Run single file if in a group. • Wear Reflective Clothing at night. • Keep head set music low so you can hear traffic. • Use sidewalks whenever possible. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

5. Summertime Running • Heat Cramps • Are not a serious condition, but they are preventable. • Occurs when there is a loss of water and salt in the body. • Another factor could be lack of proper conditioning. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

6. Summertime Running • Heat Exhaustion • Also involves the loss of water and salt, but it is much more serious. • Basically a mild form of shock. • Preventing heat exhaustion is much easier then treating it. • Make sure to drink plenty of water when doing strenuous activities outside. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

7. Summertime Running • Heat Stroke • The body’s heat regulation shuts down and a persons temperature rises above 105°. • Signs of Heat Stroke: • Hair standing up on arms, chilling, headache, dizziness, and dry flushed skin • Approximately 80% of heat stroke victims die. • Make sure to be drinking plenty of water while outside-if you have warning signs, stop your activities immediately. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

8. Racquetball • Many injuries occur from misjudging of walls. Some players overestimate the room that they have and suffer from contusions on their elbows, arms and legs. • Other injuries result from contact with the ball or racket. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

9. Racquetball • Preventing Injuries: • Give your opponent plenty of room. • Call “hinder” if someone gets in your way. • Racquets should have thongs that wrap around the players wrist. • Wear Open eye guards due to the soft nature of the ball. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

10. Aerobic Dance • A widely popular cardiovascular activity. • People beginning aerobic training should be aware that it puts stress on the heart-the training effect is equal to running. • Stretching is important before aerobics. • Low-Impact Aerobics is a great alternative for beginners. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

11. Weight-Training • Most weight-training injuries result form lack of knowledge about the equipment and how to use it. • The lower back and shoulders are susceptible to training injuries. • A Valsalva maneuver is blood pressure fluctuations that result form air-pressure changes in the chest and abdominal cavities of a weightlifter who hold his breath during the performance of a lift. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

12. Bicycling • Cycling provides a quiet nonpolluting form of transportation that is a good form of cardiovascular workout. • Bicycle safety is important for all ages. • Selecting the right bike for your body is the most important part. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

13. Selecting The Right Bike For You • The top bar of the bike should have about a 1-inch clearance from your crotch. • The seat should be adjusted so that your heel fits in the pedal in its lowest position. • The handle bar should be level with the seat. • Helmets are an important component of a bike. • Reflective clothing is a must have. • Learn the rules of the road. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

14. Bicycling • Handlebar palsy- • Loss of sensation in the hands and an inability to coordinate finger movements as a result of ulnar nerve irritation. • Results from pressure placed on hands when riding. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

15. Swimming • Drowning is the second leading cause of death for persons 5-44 years of age. • Three factors that repeatedly appear in drownings: • The victims were poor swimmers • The water temperature was below 70° • The victims had been drinking prior to entering the water. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

16. What Every Swimmer Should Know • Never swim alone. • Follow the posted rules. • Never dive into unfamiliar water. • Avoid swimming where rip tides are strong. • Use the same rules for drinking and swimming as you would for drinking and driving. • Avoid low temperature water. • Avoid swimming long distances. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

17. Signs of Distress • Common signs that indicate a problem in the water: • Involuntary arm movements that result in rapid, above water breaststroke. • An open but no vocalizing mouth. • A rolling back of the head. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

18. Drownproffing • A technique that uses a person’s buoyancy to reduce the risk of drowning. • Vertical Rest-Sink Vertically and take deep Breath, Relax body and let chin drop to chest. • Ready Position, Cross arms in front of forehead with forearms together. Raise one knee to the chest and extend other leg. • Exhale, Gentle Raise head and breath out. • Inhale, Gently sweep arms out and down while pushing down with feet. Breath normally. • Return to Vertical Rest Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

19. Type I Designed to turn a person from face-down to a vertical position-more than 20 lbs of buoyancy. Type II Similar to type I, slightly lower buoyancy rating of 15.5lbs. Type III Designed to provide comfort and freedom of movement. 15.5 lbs of buoyancy. Type IV Not worn, designed to be thrown into the water. Type V Special Use devices Personal Flotation Devices(PFD’s) Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

20. To reduce heat loss when unable to get back to shore or a boat, use the Heat Escape Lessening Position (HELP). Cross arms over the chest, cross ankles and draw knees to chest and lean back. Huddle Positions can be helpful for a number of people. 3 or 4 people with there arms around each other, chests touching, put children in the middle. Swimming advice Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

21. Scuba Diving • Self –Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus(SCUBA) • A Portable device with compresses air tanks that allows diver to stay underwater for long periods of time. • There are many risk factors to SCUBA diving. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

22. Scuba Diving • The rapid expansion of gases during ascent can rupture lung tissue if the excess gas is not allowed to escape. • An even more dangerous situation is when air bubbles are forced into ruptured blood vessels in the lungs. • Always receive training from a qualified instructor before scuba diving. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

23. Backpacking • Two important considerations before backpacking: • Equipment and Planning • Make sure you have the safety supplies you will need. • Have a planned specific route. • Make a copy of your planned route and give it to a friend or relative so you can be found quickly in case of emergency. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

24. Backpacking: A Big Treat • Hypothermia is the leading cause of wilderness deaths. • It occurs when there is a continued loss of heat from the body below 95°. • Low temperatures do not necessary induce hypothermia. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

25. Hypothermia • Always keep your head covered. • Change wet clothes immediately. • Wear layers. • Do not sit directly on the ground.Seek shelter if it starts to rain. • Make camp before you become too tired. • Eat high-energy foods. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

26. All-Terrain Vehicles(ATV’s) • Hitting terrain irregularities such as rocks or bumps causes many accidents. • Problems turning, riding up and down slopes or colliding with other objects account for the other accidents reported. • Not wearing a helmet is the greatest risk an ATV operator can take. • Speeding is another risk that causes many accidents. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

27. Hot-Tubs • Hot tubs should be set at a temperature of 100°F and no higher than 104°F. • High Temperatures can lead to excessive blood vessel dilation which reduces blood pressure. • Consuming alcohol also has a similar effect on the body, so consuming a large amount of alcohol and using a hot tub is not a good idea. • It can lead to drowning. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

28. Tanning Salons • Biggest risk of salon tanning is Skin cancer. Other risks include eye cataracts and early aging. • Do not use artificial Tanning if you burn easily in normal sunlight. • Do not over due exposure time. • Always wear protective eye goggles. • Do not go for the purpose of long-term tanning. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey

29. Summary • Recreation is an important part of everyone’s life. • Health is a growing concern for American’s. Using safe methods of exercise is ideal. • Drowning is a great concern that requires education and attention. • Scuba diving has many possible life-threatening injuries. • ATV riders need to be well trained. • Hot tubs are not safe to use while consuming a large amount of alcohol. • Salon tanning is dangerous to your health. Chapter 10- Recreational Safey