HREC 147 Beginning Kayaking

Beginning Kayaking introduces students to the exciting world of whitewater kayaking. In a classroom environment, students learn kayak safety, environmental etiquette, equipment essentials, fundamentals of river reading, and basic concepts for kayak trips. Through direct particpation in a controlled enviroment (swimming pool and slow-moving water) students learn basic kayaking skills, including strokes ( sweep, draw, scull), bracing (low and back), wet exit, boat lean, basic boat control, and self-rescue rolls (Eskimo or C to C). Students will be prepared for an instructional river trip at the end of the course. Field trip and lab fee reguired. This course may be repeated once.

Credits

1.00 Credits

HREC 147Beginning Kayaking

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

1.00 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

Beginning Kayaking introduces students to the exciting world of whitewater kayaking. In a classroom environment, students learn kayak safety, environmental etiquette, equipment essentials, fundamentals of river reading, and basic concepts for kayak trips. Through direct particpation in a controlled enviroment (swimming pool and slow-moving water) students learn basic kayaking skills, including strokes ( sweep, draw, scull), bracing (low and back), wet exit, boat lean, basic boat control, and self-rescue rolls (Eskimo or C to C). Students will be prepared for an instructional river trip at the end of the course. Field trip and lab fee reguired. This course may be repeated once.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies