Apr 23, 2024

2013-2014 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2013)

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PE 1506 - Kayaking II

1 credit

Continuation of Kayaking I, where students will put their skills to use learning how to navigate and handle kayaks in the river environment. Students will become familiar with techniques necessary to properly handle a kayak on a variety of river conditions utilizing the skills they were previously taught. These techniques will be practiced and taught under the supervision of a qualified instructor on field trips that will provide the student the ability to test their skills under conditions. Proper gear and equipment will be emphasized. Kayaking history, river ethics and environmental considerations will be taught. Safety protocols will be learned and adherence is mandatory. Students must be good swimmers. Field trips will be taken and lab fees assessed to rent equipment and pay river permits.

Prerequisite/Restriction:

PE 1505

Campus: USU Eastern only