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General Information
Credits: 2
Description:
A practical course designed for students with little or no knowledge or skills in moving water and white-water canoeing. Involve activities to teach basic terms, rules, techniques for river safety, paddle strokes, boat control and maneuvering, reading river currents and conditions, self rescue techniques, ethics and river etiquette, and running rivers up to Class II+ in difficulty. There will be one classroom and four all-day paddling sessions on regional rivers. Offered by Recreation, Health & Tourism. May not be repeated for credit.
Specialized Designation: Physical Activity Course
Recommended Prerequisite: Ability to swim fully clothed for five minutes and to put on the PFD in water.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Current Sections
This course is not offered this semester.