MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

PED101SK  20082-20086

Kayaking

1.

Describe the history of kayaking. (I)

2.

Describe the equipment necessary for safe kayaking. (II)

3.

Perform safety and rescue techniques. (III, V)

4.

Describe how to read the river and waterways. (IV)

5.

Describe techniques for reducing fear. (VI)

6.

Prepare for and engage in kayaking techniques. (VII, VIII)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

PED101SK  20082-20086

Kayaking

I. History of kayaking

II. Equipment

A. Clothing

B. Boats

1. User friendly

2. Sea kayak

3. Whitewater

C. Gear

1. Helmets

2. Paddles

3. Spray shirt

4. PFD

5. Floatation

D. Rescue gear

III. Safety and rescue

IV. How to read the river/waterways

V. Injuries of the paddler

VI. Fear management

VII. Preparation for river/waterways

VIII. Practical experience

A. Introduction to paddling

1. Basic strokes

2. Self rescue

3. Dryland wet exit

4. Tuck mode

B. Introduction to hip-snap

C. Introduction to roll

D. Braces

E. Rolling out of position