Physical activity

Canoeing and kayaking - health benefits

Canoeing and kayaking can be done as a hobby, a competitive sport or as a fun activity on holidays.

Canoeing and kayaking - preventing injury

Careful preparation and the right equipment can help prevent canoeing and kayaking injuries.

Fishing - preventing injury

Never go fishing alone - always fish with someone else and, ideally, with two other people.

Rowing - preventing injury

Rowing builds physical skills of stamina, strength, balance, timing and technique.

Surfing - health benefits

Take surfing lessons to learn the correct technique and get started safely.

Surfing - preventing injury

The main cause of injury when surfing is contact with a surfer’s own board or that of another surfer.

Swimming - health benefits

Swimming is fun, and a great way to keep fit and make friends.

Swimming - preventing injury

It takes only seconds for a child to drown, so never take your eyes off children near the water.

Water polo - preventing injury

Water polo is a demanding game as players have to tread water or swim for the whole match.

Windsurfing - preventing injury

You need balance and stamina for wind surfing.