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Apr 18, 2024
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REC 1132 - Canoe Touring
Provides an experiential learning environment that utilizes the natural surroundings to develop strong wilderness living and canoeing skills. Focus on the development of a personal outdoor ethic, interpersonal skills, and awareness of the natural environment through observation. Introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to safely and enjoyably participate in extended canoe expeditions on lakes and/or rivers. In addition, students learn about expeditionary leadership specific to canoeing in backcountry settings.
Requisites: Permission required
Credit Hours: 1 - 6
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 laboratory, 1.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to canoeing.
- Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal interactions and effective expedition behavior.
- Demonstrate how to effectively navigate in an open water environment.
- Demonstrate the basic skills associated with wilderness living including: tent set-up, safe kitchen set-up and operation, bear bags, water procurement.
- Demonstrate the basic skills of canoeing including: strokes, packing/trimming, portaging, rescues.
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