Canoeing Fundamentals - Grade 8 PE
This worksheet covers essential knowledge and safety practices for canoeing, suitable for Grade 8 Physical Education students.
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Canoeing Fundamentals
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will assess your knowledge of canoeing techniques and safety.
1. What is the most important piece of safety equipment to wear while canoeing?
Sunscreen
A whistle
A personal flotation device (PFD)
Gloves
2. Which stroke is primarily used for moving the canoe straight forward?
J-stroke
Draw stroke
Pry stroke
Back stroke
3. It is safe to canoe in a thunderstorm.
True
False
4. The bow of the canoe is the front.
True
False
5. A canoe is propelled by a single-bladed .
6. The person in the rear of the canoe is called the and is responsible for steering.
7. Describe two important safety rules to follow when canoeing.
8. Explain the difference between a forward stroke and a draw stroke.