PE 185KW - Kayaking Whitewater

Ability to breathe independently (i.e., not require medical devices to sustain breathing); independently maintain sealed airway passages while underwater; independently hold head upright without neck/head support; manage personal care independently; manage personal mobility independently; follow instructions and effectively communicate independently; independently turn from face-down to face-up and remain floating face up while wearing a properly fitted life jacket.  

Course Description: Offers beginners and seasoned river runners a unique educational, outdoor adventure. Students will learn to kayak various parts of the Rogue River based on the ACA’s Essentials of Kayaking curriculum levels 1-3. The course is designed to heighten a student’s enjoyment of the river and its beauty, both as a spectator of the river and as a participant in the kayaking adventure in still waters up to Class I-II rapids. Students will learn the fundamental kayaking skills that provide lifelong recreational learning and fitness enjoyment. Includes the basic elements of river reading, safety considerations, and paddling techniques, and learning the skills required to efficiently maneuver a kayak on rivers with Class I-II rapids. Course is repeatable.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Demonstrate personal preparation for kayaking trip: appropriate clothing, sufficient swimming ability, and proper adjustments for individual kayak control and planning course.
• CLO#2: Exhibit correct techniques for using spray skirt.
• CLO#3: Students will perfect entering and exiting kayak.
• CLO#4: Demonstrate effective use and control of the paddle.
• CLO#5: Maneuver in calm water satisfactorily.
• CLO#6: “Run the river” with confidence. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#7: Identify hazards and hydrology of the river environment.
• CLO#8: Recognize boating safety and rescue procedures. (ILO: Communication)