Kayaking Fundamentals
A Grade 7 Physical Education worksheet covering kayaking safety, equipment, and basic techniques.
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Kayaking Fundamentals
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of kayaking safety, equipment, and basic techniques.
1. What is the most important piece of safety equipment to wear while kayaking?
Sunglasses
Life jacket (PFD)
Hat
Water bottle
2. Which stroke is primarily used for moving the kayak forward?
Sweep stroke
Draw stroke
Forward stroke
Reverse stroke
3. A is a device used to move the kayak through the water.
4. Before getting into a kayak, always check your to ensure it fits properly.
5. When paddling, it's important to use your core muscles and not just your .
6. It is safe to kayak alone in unknown waters.
True
False
7. You should always wear sunscreen when kayaking, even on cloudy days.
True
False
8. List three essential items you should bring on a kayaking trip, besides your kayak and paddle.
9. Describe the difference between a sit-on-top kayak and a sit-in kayak.
Match the kayaking term with its correct definition.
10. Skeg
a. Used to steer the kayak by foot pedals
11. Cockpit
b. The opening where the paddler sits
12. Rudder
c. A fin on the bottom of the kayak for tracking straight