adventurous activities Flashcards
Athletics develops the basic skills of any game in physical education. explain.
Athletics plays a crucial role in developing the fundamental skills required for any game in physical education. It enhances speed, agility, strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and flexibility, all of which are essential for various sports. Running and sprinting improve quick reflexes, while events like long-distance running and throwing build stamina and power. Jumping activities enhance balance and flexibility, reducing the risk of injury and improving overall performance. Additionally, athletics fosters discipline, focus, and determination, qualities that are necessary for success in any game. By building these foundational skills, athletics serves as the backbone of physical education, preparing students to excel in a wide range of sports and physical activities.
air adventurous activities
the activities that are done in air for entertainment and an exciting experience.
bungee jumping
an exhilarating air adventurous activity that involves a person jumping from a great height while connected to a large elastic cord.
equipment required for bungee jumping. how is it used?
bungee cord, harness, and rubber cord. A bungee cord is attached to the jumper’s ankle with a harness. A bungee cord is mostly made of multiple strands of rubber and natural latex. Bungee cords are discarded after 500 to 1000 jumps to ensure safety. Two harnesses are attached to the body of the jumper, one to the ankle and another to the body, to increase safety. Some bungee jumping facilities add another safety facility, such as the extra rubber cords, to maximize safety.
bungee jumping guidelines
- There is no strict clothing directive in bungee jumping. Jumpers can wear the clothes in which they feel comfortable. Wearing high heels is not recommended.
- People with acrophobia are discouraged from undertaking bungee jumping.
- Jumpers should carefully listen to the jump instructor and trust them.
- Undertaking bungee jumping with an empty stomach is recommended.
- Carrying valuable items during bungee jumping is avoided.
- People with heart-related problems, high blood pressure, physical injuries, and pregnant women are not allowed to undertake bungee jumping.
There is potential for adventurous activities and sports tourism in Nepal. justify
Nepal has immense potential for adventurous activities and sports tourism due to its diverse landscapes, ranging from the towering Himalayas to fast-flowing rivers and dense forests. Home to Mount Everest and eight of the world’s 14 highest peaks, Nepal attracts trekkers and mountaineers from around the globe. Popular activities such as paragliding in Pokhara, skydiving over Everest, and zip-lining offer thrilling aerial experiences, while white-water rafting, kayaking, and canyoning in rivers like Trishuli and Bhotekoshi provide exhilarating water adventures. Jungle safaris in Chitwan and Bardiya National Parks allow tourists to explore Nepal’s rich biodiversity. Additionally, the country’s unique cultural heritage, affordability, and welcoming hospitality further enhance its appeal. With a combination of breathtaking landscapes and adrenaline-pumping activities, Nepal has the potential to become a leading global destination for adventure and sports tourism.
paragliding
a recreational and competitive air adventure activity of flying paragliders. it is the lightest
paragliders
They are lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure.
paragliding guidelines
- Avoid paragliding in commercial plane flight paths.
- Always layout your parachute correctly, making sure no lines are tangled before you take off.
- Reversing turns should be made into the wind.
- Paragliding in developed areas is avoided.
- People people having heart-related issues, asthma, and pregnant women are not allowed to paraglide.
advantages of paragliding
- it relieves stress
- It develops concentration and boosts up confidence.
- It helps improve body balance.
- It also helps in burning calories in our body.
- It provides great entertainment and an exciting experience.
expain paragliding
In paragliding, the pilot sits in a harness or lies in a cocoon-like pod suspended below a fabric wing. Wing shape is maintained by the suspensio lines, the pressure of air entering vents in front of the wing, and the aerodynamic forces of the air flowing over the outside. By skillful exploitation of sources of lift, the pilot may gain height, often climbing to altitudes of a few thousand meters. Despite not using an engine, paragliding lasts many hours and covers many hundreds of kilometers.
ice skating
the self-propulsion and gliding of a person across an ice surface, using metal-bladed ice stakes.
explain ice skating
In ice skating, a skate can glide over ice because there is a layer of ice molecules on the surface. These molecules are in a semiliquid state, providing lubrication. A person’s ability to ice skate depends on the roughness of the ice, the design of the ice skate, and the skill and experience of the skater.
ice skating guidelines
- Skaters must wear approved figure skills.
- male must wear pants or trousers and female must wear tights or trousers
- Certain types of music are not allowed.
- Skaters can be disqualified for not following time regulations.
- Skaters must vary their performers from routine to routine.
snow adventurous activities
the activities that are undertaken on snow for entertainment and an exciting experience.
parachuting
a method of transiting from a high point in the atmosphere to the surface of the earth with the aid of gravity using a parachute.
How is the speed controlled?
A parachute controls the speed during the descent, and the body gradually accelerates to terminal velocity.
ice climbing
The snow-adventurous activity of ascending inclined ice formation is called ice climbing. It refers to roped and protected climmbinng of features such as ice falls, frozen waterfalls, cliffs or rock slabs covered with ice refrozen from flows of water.
ice screw
It is a hollow metal threaded tube, typically aluminum, with cutting teeth at its base and a hanger eye on the opposite end.
ice climbing guidelines
- going with an experienced ice climber for the first time.
- wearing double boots
- getting a big puffy
- bringing lots of gloves
- avoiding over-gripping ice tools
- wearing thinner gloves
- shaking arms out mid-climb
- avoiding standing on tippy toes
athletics
the combined form of activities associated with walking, running, jumping and throwing
long distance running. some distances
all the running more than 1500 m distance. Some long-distance running are:
3000m
5000m
10,000m
42.195km(marathon race)
relay race
a kind of race played in gorup by covering equal distance by the members of all groups, and a baton is passed from one runner to another. 4 members in a team
a baton
a stick-like object with length 28-30 cm and weight about 50g with 12-13 circumferences.