PEN251 Canoeing
A hands-on study of canoeing skills for a variety of conditions, including flat water and moving water canoeing, taught through a series of outings. The student will acquire basic principles, techniques and safety procedures for handling a canoe under a variety of recreational conditions.
Credits: 1
Student learning outcomes
- Appreciate canoeing as a life-long health and fitness activity.
- Understand fundamental paddling skills.
- Demonstrate proficiency in canoeing maneuvers.
- Identify possible safety hazards.
- Adapt to environmental conditions.
- Use paddling as a teaching tool.
- Assess with proficiency the skills and needs of him/her self & the group.
- Capitalize on in-process teaching opportunities.