PHED 2700 - The Tradition of Hunting and Fly Fishing

Institution:

Northeast State Community College

Subject:

Physical Education

Description:

The Tradition of Hunting and Fly Fishing gives students insights into hunting’s history and its importance as a wildlife management tool. The course covers also the skill of fly fishing, including fly tying techniques and fly rod casting. The course combines classroom lecture, demonstrations and hands-on activities while emphasizing the biophysical values of both outdoor sports. Course topics will include safety, women in hunting, the economics of hunting and managing wildlife, hunting seasons, laws and regulations and gun control. Students will also learn the evolution of fishing, fly-fishing regulations and the sport’s practice in Southern Appalachia. As one class assignment students will learn how to make their own fishing flies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.NortheastState.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 323-3191

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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