HREC 137 Whitewater

This course develops whitewater paddling skills through hands on experience with special attention given to the safety concerns of traveling in whitewater. The skills students will focus on include trip leadership, risk management, reading whitewater, maneuvering water craft, swiftwater rescue, and raft outfitting. Course fee required.

 

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

90

Notes

Required over night trips, course fee. Paddling gear provided by CSI

HREC 137Whitewater

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I. General Information

Department

General and Liberal Studies Academic

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

90

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Required over night trips, course fee. Paddling gear provided by CSI

Repeatable

Yes

III. Catalog Course Description

This course develops whitewater paddling skills through hands on experience with special attention given to the safety concerns of traveling in whitewater. The skills students will focus on include trip leadership, risk management, reading whitewater, maneuvering water craft, swiftwater rescue, and raft outfitting. Course fee required.

 

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate appropriate paddle strokes and rowing techniques to navigate a raft.
  • Identify river features and hazards to safely navigate downstream through Class II-III rapids.
  • Demonstrate effective communication for river travel.
  • Demonstrate swiftwater rescue skills to avoid and manage whitewater hazards.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Reading Whitewater, maneuvering rafts, river safety talks, swiftwater rescue skills.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Required course participation, skills checklists