PE 185SA - Surfing Adventure

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Ability to float, swim, tread water and carry a surfboard into the ocean to at least waist-deep water.

Course Description: Provides training and practical application in the skills associated with longboard surfing. Surfing combines physical exercise, balance, and constant observation of one’s environment. Students will enjoy the waves, wind, beach, and interacting with other surfers. Includes safety considerations in the ocean environment, communication, equipment usage and care, reading waves, wind, and tides, paddling, standing, balancing, turning, the “art of wiping out”, and surfing etiquette. Class includes a three-day, two-night surfing expedition. Students will be responsible for their own food, camping equipment, clothing, and transportation to and from the site, as well as travel to and from camping location. Participation in all aspects of the orientation and trip are necessary to successfully complete the course.

Course is repeatable.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate improved ability in elements of surfing.
CLO#2: Participate as part of the surfing team and practice effective communication.
CLO#3: Demonstrate principles of “camp craft”. (ILO: Critical Thinking)

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Required: Food, camping equipment, transportation to and from the coast, necessary gear and clothing such as a surfboard, wet suit (rentals available for both), and appropriate clothing.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lab (physical education activity course) hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.