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2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHE1168 Beginning Boating Skills


Beginning Boating Skills will introduce students to the foundational skills of operating watercraft, including skills related to safety, proper equipment use, steering, navigation, and analysis of water/weather conditions. The watercraft studied in Beginning Boating Skills will be announced prior to the start of the registration period and can include kayaks, canoes, shells and sculls, recreational motor boats and sail boats. All safety equipment, watercraft and transportation will be provided by the College. Students will be assessed on content knowledge and demonstration of skill proficiency throughout the semester. This hands-on course will primarily be held on a waterfront and students should anticipate getting wet. Students are encouraged to wear water shoes and light, water-resistant/water-proof clothing. When working with boats under 50ft in length, students must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted and tread water continuously for 5 minutes. A swim test will be given prior to the start of the class. Course may not be repeated. Credits: 1.000