Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: PE1531 - Canoeing
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: One credit hour. Two hours lab per week. This course will cover the techniques and principles of canoeing during a 10-day trip on the Current River in Missouri. Canoe safety, strokes, white-water canoeing, and canoe camping will be included.  For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The SCCC/ATS physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: None
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC/ATS Outcomes.
   • Outcome #1 -Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
   • Outcome #2 -Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes and situations.
   • outcome #3 -Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes and situations.
   • Outcome #5 -Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
   • Outcome #6 -Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
   • Outcome #7 -Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the diverse cultures, creeds, and life styles of America and the world community.
   • Outcome #9 -Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment and responsibility.
6. COURSE OUTCOMES: To successfully complete the class the student should:
   • Be able to demonstrate proper care of a canoe and paddles.
   • Be able to demonstrate basic cruising strokes.
   • Be able to carry or portage a canoe.
   • Be able to launch, load, board, and cast off correctly.
   • Be able to maneuver the canoe in a safe manner with the proper safety equipment in place.
   • Be able to utilize safety equipment such as vests and ropes in a proper manner.
   • Be able to demonstrate safe canoeing techniques as suggested by the National Park Service.
   • Be able to store canoes and paddles correctly on shore.
   • Be able to demonstrate basic cruising strokes such as bow strokes, J. stroke, guide and Canadian stroke.
   • Be able to portage canoes around snags and unsafe water conditions.
   • Be able to follow a trip plan.
   • Be able to wear and have available gear and clothing for changing water conditions
   • Be able to interpret maps of the trip plan.
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Safety
   • Canoe Design and Specifications
   • Paddles and Paddle Care
   • Basic Cruising Strokes
   • Advanced Strokes
   • Portage
   • Launch, Load, Board and Cast Off
   • Canoe Camping
   • Organizations, Water Trails, and Map Sources
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • Lecture
   • Demonstration
   • Practice in river setting
   • Application during river trek
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Canoe
   • Paddles
   • Life Jackets
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by testing.
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #2 will be assessed and measured by testing, projects, and reflection papers
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #3 will be assessed and measured by group discussions.
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by the student successfully navigating the 60-mile trip down the Current River.
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #6 will be assessed and measured by the student correctly demonstrating basic strokes, portage, launching, use of safety equipment, loading, boarding, cast off, and completion of the planned trip in a safe manner.
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #7 will be assessed and measured by interpersonal interactions with students, instructors and local community members in the areas of travel for this class.
    • SCCC/ATS Outcome #9 will be assessed and measured by instructor evaluation.
11. ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
    
    Syllabus Reviewed: March 2014