Maricopa Community Colleges  PED101SK   19972-20076 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/22/96
PED101SK 19972-20076 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Kayaking
Basic skills for kayaking; user friendly and white water techniques.
Prerequisites: None.
Common Competency Course
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PED101SK   19972-20076 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)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
PED101SK   19972-20076 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
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