Outdoor and Rec Athletics 0123 - Beginning Kayaking #1
Fall
2017
1
0.00
Michael Alderson
01:00PM-02:20PM W;12:30PM-06:00PM F
Hampshire College
324342
Robert Crown Center POOL;Robert Crown Center RIVER
eaCC@hampshire.edu
This course focuses on the beginning level paddler. Participants MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM. Learn the fundamentals of whitewater kayaking in the pool and on local rivers. The course covers: equipment choices, prudent decision making for risk management, Kayak strokes, eddy turns, ferrying, bracing, river reading, surfing and kayak rolling. Class will meet Wednesdays in the pool from 6:30PM - 8:00PM and Fridays on the river from 12:30 - 6:00PM (weather and river levels permitting). 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.
Accepted for CEL 1 Credit
0-2 credits
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
This course has unspecified prerequisite(s) - please see the instructor.