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- 1. 12 12 12 12 Physical Education and Health 4 Quarter 4 – Module 4b (Weeks 3-4): Environmental Hazards of Outdoor Recreational Activities SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- 2. Physical Education and Health – Grade 12 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 4 – Module 2: Environmental Hazards Of Outdoor Recreational Activities First Edition, 2021 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. Published by the Department of Education Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio Printed in the Philippines by ________________________ Department of Education –Region VII Schools Division of Negros Oriental Office Address: Kagawasan, Ave., Daro, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental Tele #: (035) 225 2376 / 541 1117 E-mail Address: negros.oriental@deped.gov.ph Development Team of the Module Writer: Chrissie Kyell M. Trinidad Editor: Jaymar R. Kinkito; Sheena Grace B. Alabata; Maria Teresa S. Bernal Reviewer: Jaymar R. Kinkito Illustrator: Layout Artist: Management Team: Senen Priscillo P. Paulin, CESO V Jenith C. Cabajon Joelyza M. Arcilla, Ed. D. Rosela R. Abiera Marcelo K. Palispid Maricel S. Rasid Nilita L. Ragay, Ed. D. Elmar L. Cabrera
- 3. 1 The Philippine archipelago has so much to offer in terms of land formations and natural water resources. We have so much to do whether on land, water or in the air. With these, our country hosts a variety of outdoor recreational activities that promote the country’s tourism industry. Firstly, for land, it hosts camping, mountain climbing, trekking, rock climbing, and many more. Secondly, for water, it hosts diving, surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing, and many more. Lastly, for air, it hosts skydiving, paragliding, and parasailing, just to name a few. Perhaps, the first thing that the people who have experienced these outdoor recreational activities is say that they are fun and exciting. Outdoor activities have a positive effect in our general well-being but despite this, it also brings hazards to people. In this module, you will learn about the environmental hazards of outdoor activities and the personal safety protocol etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and equipment for outdoor activities. Observes personal safety protocol etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and equipment PEH12FH-Ia-t-12 At the end of the module, you should be able to: • Identify the environmental hazards of outdoor recreational activities; • Follow the safety protocol etiquette and safety in the use of equipment for outdoor recreational activities; and, • Give importance to the observance of personal safety protocol etiquette and safety in the use of equipment for outdoor recreational activities. LEARNING COMPETENCY:
- 4. 2 PRE-ASSESSMENT Direction: Read and answer the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer in your notebook. 1. It is a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity, or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage. A. Disaster B. Hazard C. Risk D. Recovery 2. What do you call the specific physical features of an area of land? A. Hills B. Mountains C. Terrain D. Valleys 3. Which among the following environmental hazards depend upon the location and terrain? A. Bad Road Conditions C. Improper clothing B. Exposed Ledges D. Thunderstorms 4. Which among the following environmental hazards depend upon the equipment? A. Broken stove C. Snake Bites B. Darkness D. Tornadoes 5. Which among the following environmental hazards depend upon the driving/transportation? A. Darkness C. Snake Bites B. Overexposed to sun D. Uneven Surfaces 6. Which of the following is a weather hazard? A. Bee stings C. Rocky trail B. Broken stoves D. Strong winds 7. What do you call a sport in attaining or attempting to attain high points in mountainous regions, mainly pleasure of the climb? A. Hiking C. Trekking B. Mountaineering D. Water Activities 8. Which of the following is/are a water activity? A. Canoeing C. Snorkeling B. Scuba diving D. All of the above 9. Which of the following is NOT an essential equipment for mountaineering? A. Extra clothes C. Headlamp B. First Aid D. Lifebuoys 10. Which of the following is NOT an essential equipment for water activities? A. Distress Signals C. First Aid Kits B. Fire D. Maps What I Know
- 5. 3 ACTIVITY 1: AVOID MISHAPS! Direction: Write the answers in your activity notebook. Observe the picture below of teenagers swimming at the Paradise Swimming Hole in Negros Oriental, Philippines. List at least three mishaps that can be prevented by observing personal safety protocol etiquette and safety in the use equipment for outdoor recreational activities. Source: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ 1. _________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________________________ What’s In
- 6. 4 ACTIVITY 2: IDENTIFY THEM! Direction: Identify the commonly used life-saving equipment for water activities. Write your answers in your notebook. ter-4-0-kg-med 1. _______________________ 2.______________________ 3. _______________________ 4. ______________________ 5. _______________________ https://www.tmsup.com/products/lifebuoy-75- cm-diameter-4-0-kg-med https://www.shmgroup.com/blog/understanding- lifejackets-personal-safety-device/ https://www.heightsafesystems.com/guides/fall- arrest-systems-safe-compliant https://www.portmanatee.com/wp- content/uploads/2017/06/U.S.Coastguard.pdf https://innerbanksdental.com/your-dental-first-aid-kit-what- to-include/
- 7. 5 Read and answer the questions carefully. Write your answers in your notebook. 1. Why do we need to identify the environmental hazards we might encounter during outdoor recreational activities? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 2. Why do we need to identify the equipment we will be using during outdoor recreational activities? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 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. According to the School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Manual Booklet 1 of DepEd, “hazard is a dangerous phenomenon, condition, substance, or human activity that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, social and economic disruption, loss of livelihoods and services, or environmental damage”. 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. Robert Ernst (2003) emphasizes that, “most of us know that when we are outdoors, exposure to the mix of heat, humidity, and sun can lead to serious heat- related illnesses. But a number of other problems can occur from sunburns to insect bites and stings.” With these, he enumerates guidelines when assessing environmental hazard, you need to look at the following factors: 1. Location and terrain The 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. Below are some environmental hazards that depend upon your location and terrain: What’s New What is It
- 8. 6 • Uneven surfaces, wet grass, and mud • Holes in the ground can cause trips or falls. • Rocky trails • Exposed ledges • Darkness • Poison ivy //creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/ • Leeches //creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/ • Bee stings //creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/ • Snake bites
- 9. 7 Smooth-scaled Mountain snake taken by Lorenzo Vinciguerra, https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/25939677 2. 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 include: • Lightning and thunderstorms, • Flooding and flash flooding, • Strong winds and tornadoes, • Freezing rain and hail, and • Being Overexpose to sun. 3. 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. Equipment: • Broken stove • Boots not broken in • Improper clothing • Inoperative equipment Driving/Transportation: • Bad road conditions • Darkness • Unfamiliar road • Difficult road (Class I-VI) • Other erratic drivers • Pedestrians/cyclists
- 10. 8 Ten essential equipment for Mountaineering According to mountaineers.org, “it is a great idea to work on a checklist that is tailored to the nature of the outing when planning for your next mountaineering trip”. Here are ten essential pieces of equipment that mountaineers should prepare and bring when climbing a mountain: 1. Navigation – Today’s mountaineer carries five essential tools while navigating to their destination: map, altimeter, compass, GPS device, and personal locator beacon (“PLB”) or other devices to contact emergency first responders. 2. Headlamp – In the outdoors, headlamps are the flashlight of choice, freeing hands for anything from cooking to climbing. If the party plans to return before dark, each member should carry a headlamp. 3. Sun-protection – This includes carrying and wearing sunglasses, sun- protective clothes, and broad-spectrum sunscreen rated at least SPF 30. 4. First Aid – Carrying and knowing how to use a first-aid kit should not give you a false sense of security. Avoid injuries or sickness is the best course of action to take in the first place. 5. Knife – These are useful for first-aid, food preparation, repairs, and climbing, therefore, everyone in the group should carry one. 6. Fire – Most climbers carry a disposable butane lighter or two instead of matches. Either must be reliable. 7. Shelter – Carrying some sort of emergency shelter from rain and wind, such as a plastic tube tent or a jumbo plastic trash bag. 8. Extra Food – The food should require no cooking, be easily digestible, and store well for long periods. 9. Extra water – Always carry at least one water bottle or hydration bag. 10. Extra clothes – It refers to additional layers that would be needed to survive long, inactive hours of an unplanned camp. Commonly used life-saving equipment in Aquatic Activities According to www.shmgroup.com, “many disastrous accidents have been averted due to the timely use of life-saving equipment by the sports enthusiasts as well as the accompanying experts”. The following are the commonly used life-saving equipment in water sports and should always be checked for availability. 1. Lifejackets - These can be of help to the person wearing it from drowning. Thus, it is important to always wear a life jacket throughout the water activity. 2. Safety helmets – They are used mostly for water sports involving a higher risk factor, like water skiing and kayaking activities, but it is important to use them whenever required. 3. Safety harnesses – They should be tied tightly enough to allow free movement in the boat or on deck, but not so loose that the person may fall overboard, leading to a lot of injuries.
- 11. 9 Location: ____________________________________ A. Environmental hazards that depend upon the location and terrain 1. ______________________________________ 2. ______________________________________ B. Environmental hazards that depend upon the climate of the place 1. ______________________________________ 2. ______________________________________ C. Environmental hazards that depend upon the equipment and driving/transportation to be used 1.______________________________________ 2.______________________________________ 4. Lifebuoys – These are ring-like flotation devices that prevent people from drowning. 5. First aid kits - It is the first requirement for medical assistance in case of an emergency and hence is a must-have safety measure on every boat. 6. Maps - It is important to navigate rightly and follow the basic safety rules while taking any vessel out in the water, be it for rafting or boating. 7. Distress signals – These include light-emitting beacons and flares that are important to gain the attention of passers-by for help during an emergency. 8. Radios – It will enable the person in need to get in touch with the control center and get assistance in case of an emergency. 9. Weather Gauge - Carrying a weather gauge at all times helps one stay updated about the climate and any potential weather change. 10. Personal locator - The beacon is an electronic transmitter that sends out a signal alerting the rescuers of the location. People regularly use this device for crew saving in lifeboats and shipping. ACTIVITY 3: LISTING DOWN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Pick out a location for an outdoor recreational activity you want to do after the pandemic. List down the environmental hazards that can be encountered in your chosen location. Follow the template below. Write your answers in your notebook. What’s More
- 12. 10 Complete the following statements: 1. I will follow____________________________________________________. 2. I will practice__________________________________________________. 3. I will prevent myself from ________________________________________. 4. I will use _____________________________________________________. 5. I will promote__________________________________________________. REVIEW ON ADMINISTERING FIRST AID Scenario: You and your three other friends were hiking along the trail. You saw a man who is screaming in pain because of a snake bite How will you deal with this situation using the equipment you brought during the hike? A. List everything you need to do as a first aider based on what you have learned from the previous module. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Read and answer the questions carefully. Write your answer in your notebook. 1. What do you call the equipment that can be of help in preventing the person wearing it from drowning automatically, or as soon as it is inflated? A. Distress Signals B. First Aid Kits C. Lifejackets D. Maps Assessment What I Have Learned What I Can Do
- 13. 11 2. What do you call the light-emitting beacons and flares that can gain the attention of passers-by for help during an emergency? A. Distress Signals B. Lifebuoys C. Lifejackets D. Radios 3. What do you call the equipment used mostly for water sports involving a higher risk factor, like water skiing and kayaking activities? A. Lifebuoys B. Maps C. Radios D. Safety Helmet 4.Which among the following is NOT an essential tool for navigation? A. Altimeter C. Personal locator beacon (“PLB”) B. Compass D. Radio 5.Which of the following equipment is used for sun protection? A. Sunglasses C. Sunscreen B. Sun-protective clothes D. All of the above 6. Which of the following is a weather hazard? A. Bee stings C. Rocky trail B. Broken stove D. Tornadoes 7. Which among the following environmental hazards depend upon the location and terrain? A. Bad road conditions C. Improper clothing B. Exposed ledges D. Thunderstorms 8.Which among the following environmental hazards depend upon the equipment? A. Flood C. Snakebite B. Inoperative equipment D. Unfamiliar road 9. Why do we need to prepare the proper equipment for mountaineering before the day of the hike? A. To avoid being injured B. To avoid being poisoned by plants or animals living in the area C. To avoid getting sick during and after the trip D. All of the above 10. Why do we need to prepare the proper equipment for water activities before the day of the trip? A. To avoid getting drown B. To avoid being injured C. To avoid getting lost in the middle of the sea D. All of the above
- 14. 12 What I Know Pre-assessment 1.B 2.C 3.B 4. A 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. D 10. A What’s New Activity 1 Answers may vary Activity 2 1. Lifebuoys 2. Safety harness 3. First Aid Kit 4. Lifejacket 5. Distress signal Additional Activities CREATE A CHECKLIST You are invited by a friend to climb Mt. Talinis with his/her team. The hike will take 2 days in total. Create a checklist of the equipment you need to bring on the hike. Include at least 15 pieces of equipment in your checklist. Follow the sample template below and write your answers in your notebook. NO. EQUIPMENT STATUS 1 2 3 What’s New Answers may vary What’s More Answers may vary What I can do Answers may vary ASSESSMENT 1.C 2.D 3.C 4.C 5.D 6.D 7.C 8.B 9.D 10.D Answer Key
- 15. 13 References n.d. Accessed January 21, 2021. https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/. n.d. Accessed January 21, 2021. https://www.suu.edu/risk/pdf/risk-assessment process.pdf Ernst, Robert (2003). Outdoor Hazards: They're Out to Get You. Occupational Health and Safety. Accessed January 22, 2021. https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2003/05/Outdoor- Hazards-Theyre-Out-to-Get-You.aspx?Page=1 n.d. Accessed January 22, 2021. https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/safety/safety.shtml n.d. Accessed January 22, 2021. https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/safety/safety.shtml n.d. Accessed January 23, 2021. https://www.mountaineers.org/ n.d. Accessed January 24, 2021. https://www.shmgroup.com/blog/top-10-life-saving- appliances-water-sports/ n.d. Accessed April 17, 2021. https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/what-are-the-ten- essentials https://www.tmsup.com/products/lifebuoy-75-cm-diameter-4-0-kg-med https://www.shmgroup.com/blog/understanding-lifejackets-personal-safety-device/ https://www.heightsafesystems.com/guides/fall-arrest-systems-safe-compliant https://www.portmanatee.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/U.S.Coastguard.pdf https://innerbanksdental.com/your-dental-first-aid-kit-what-to-include/
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