PALS 1460 - Canoeing

1 hour

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental paddling techniques, skills, rescues, equipment, and trip planning issues for canoeing in lake, moving water and river environments. Students will also learn and utilize environmentally sound and ethical practices for water based trips. Participants, upon successful course completion, may earn American Canoe Association participation cards for essentials of river canoeing. Students will be required to pass a swimming proficiency test and attend a weekend outing.