Sport Studies, Recreation and Athletics 350: Advanced Kayaking: Whitewater Kayak Instructor

This course trains students to be whitewater kayak instructors and offers the opportunity for students to earn a nationally recognized certification with the American Canoe Association. The course will teach students about advanced paddle strokes and boat maneuvering, kayak curriculum progression, supporting a positive learning environment, managing participants in dynamic river environments and some basic rescue and assist techniques. Graded credit/no credit. Credits in this course are classified as Activity credits, which are excluded from the enrollment limit of 18 Academic credits per semester; however, other limits on Activity credits may apply.