PE 1680

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PE 1680
Pool Paddling

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 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.


Fees Course fee: $295 for instruction. Free to students who are in need of a PE credit to graduate.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE.

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 10748 PE 1680   LEC 001

    • R
    • Oct 16 - Nov 20, 2025

    • Bode, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $325.Classes will take place at Helen Newman Swimming pool. Prerequisite: recreational swimmer. Please note that this class may conflict with your prelim schedule. Be sure to check your prelim schedule against this classes schedule for conflicts. All paddling equipment is provided!
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

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