Health, Physical Education and Recreation | Whitewater Rafting
R110 | 22678 | D. Calvin
CLASS TIME: September 5 & 12, 6:00-10:00 PM in the IMU Redbud Tree
Suite (Attendance at class is required to attend travel dates)
TRAVEL DATES: September 16-18, 2005
LOCATION: Nantahala River, NC
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to introduce the student to
basic whitewater rafting skills. R110 whitewater rafting is a
highly experiential course where they must engage in rafting
strategies and tactics, water safety, river dynamics, captaining
watercraft, and new skill demonstration.
BOOKS: Course packet to be distributed the first day of class
ASSIGNMENTS: Readings and reflective paper.
EVALUATION: 30% skill demonstration, 20% expedition behavior, 30%
written examination, 20% three page paper.
ADDITIONAL FEE: The additional fee for the class is $160, which
includes transportation, food, rafting equipment and group gear.