Directions: Safety is important in all fitness activities, but it is especially important in water sports. Choose a water sport (wake boarding, parasailing, swimming, etc.) and research safety guidelines specific to that sport.
1. What water sport did you choose to research?
2. List three dangers that are specific to this water sport.
3. Identify five safety guidelines and/or rules for this water sport.
4. List three or more pieces of equipment used and explain how to check to see if they are in proper working order.
5. Research a news article or report in which an accident occurred in this water sport. Explain the situation, what occurred, and what safety precautions could have been taken to prevent the accident.
6. Source of your news article used for question #5.
