PE 1680

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PE 1680
Pool Paddling

Course information provided by the 2022-2023 Catalog.

Learn the fundamentals of kayaking in the controlled environment of the pool. This course will give you a solid progression of skills that will be easily transferable to an open water or river experience. Learn and practice a wide range of skills in whitewater kayaks including fundamental paddling strokes, bracing, rolling and boat handling skills like edging and carving. Paddling games and focused exercises will provide a fun and interactive group learning experience.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: swimming ability.

Fees Course fee: $280 for instruction. *Free to students who are in need of a PE credit to graduate.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Comments For more information about this course, please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 18523 PE 1680   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Drop Deadline: Monday, January 23rd; Course Fee: $280. Fee waived if students still need PE credit to graduate (Students will first be billed the course fee, after passing and completing the course they will then be reimbursed the course fee. You must fulfill those requirements in order to receive the reimbursement.) Classes will take place at Helen Newman Swimming pool. To fill out the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course or for more information about the class, please visit the course page at scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses.

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