PE 1680

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PE 1680

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

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.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

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

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 - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11255 PE 1680   LEC 001

  • Course Fee: $295. 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.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. 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.