OLP 141 - Paddling Instructor

Institution:

Greenfield Community College

Subject:

Outdoor Leadership

Description:

Builds upon the students' flatwater and whitewater paddling and introduces students to kayak touring and instruction. The course promotes an understanding of introductory paddling lessons so students can develop their own paddling programs. The course emphasizes the development of personal technical skills, technical knowledge, instructional, and leadership abilities. Students must demonstrate specific competencies for an American Canoe Association instructor rating. Students must demonstrate specific competencies in kayak touring on inland waterways and the ocean to obtain an ACA rating for kayak touring. Students participate in field trips. (Offered: Every Spring) Prereq: OLP participants only; successful completion of OLP 111 and OLP 120

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gcc.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 775-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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