REC 1316 - Stand-Up Paddleboard

Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk
Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
Course Fee: $125.00
Course Fee Purpose: This course has a fee attached. Course fees are established in order to benefit the students in this course and may, among other things, be used to cover the costs of equipment replacement and maintenance, consumable materials, licensure examinations, or to meet specific regulatory requirements. Examples of course fee expenditures for this course include equipment such as paddleboards, paddles, PFDs, and first aid supplies as well as supplemental course assistance to meet state law for supervision on the water.
Description: This physical activity course is intended to introduce students to the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to enjoy Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP). The course will cover: 1) technical knowledge (i.e., history, terminology, equipment, regulations, safety); 2) technical skills (i.e., carrying, launching, landing, balance, stances, strokes, maneuvers, equipment maintenance); and) 3 rescue/safety (i.e. self-rescues).