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PHED
1214 Beginning Rock Climbing
(0-2-1)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental skills
involved in rock climbing. The student will have the opportunity to experience top
belayed climbs of various difficulties. The Carolina Climbing Wall will be used for
teaching & a field trip to a designated climbing area will be part of the course
requirements.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: On demand.
PHED
1215 Basic Kayaking and Safety
(2-0-2)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental skills
involved in flatwater and whitewater canoeing. The student will be permitted to
progress consistent with his or her paddling ability. A field trip is required to
complete the course.
Prerequisite: Pass basic swim test.
Offered: On demand.
PHED
1216 Beginning Paddling
(0-2-1)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental skills
involved in canoeing. The student will have the opportunity to experience
paddling strokes of various difficulties in a variety of fixed and moving water.
This course will be taught in cooperation with the Flint River Outpost. This
course will focus on the technical aspects of canoe paddling, reading hydraulic
features, canoeing nomenclatures, and will address other issues such as
environmental care, individual and group leadership, and team building.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: On demand.
PHED 1218 Hunter Safety
(1-0-1)
This course is designed to prepare students to be knowledgeable, responsible
hunters who understand the importance of complying with hunting laws and
behaving ethically and safetly.
Prereqisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Offered: On demand
PHED 1219 Introduction to Fly Fishing
(1-2-2)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental skills of fly
fishing. In class, students will learn about specialized equipment, safety, basic
entomology, casting, fish habitat, locating fish, local fish and regulations, catch
and release practices and Leave No Trace land ethics. During lab sessions,
students will put into practice class lectures, and have the opportunity to catch
fish. Although catching fish is not a requirement of the class, students will keep a
log of their catches. This is a highly focused course, requiring full attendion
during the class meetings, and concentrated activities during the off site labs.
Outside activities will be necessary for success in this class. Moderate physical
activity is required.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Offered: On demand.
