• REC 1305: Backcountry Touring Level II

  1.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This physical activity course introduces students to skiing and/or snowboarding safely in the backcountry, outside of resort boundaries where avalanche control and ski patrol are not present. The course covers basic avalanche hazard recognition, evaluation, and mitigation, single-burial avalanche companion rescue, uphill snow travel, and downhill skiing and/or snowboarding techniques for variable snow conditions and hazards.
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• REC 1306: Backcountry Touring Level III

  1.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This physical activity course introduces students to skiing and/or snowboarding safely in the backcountry, outside of resort boundaries where avalanche control and ski patrol are not present. The course covers basic avalanche hazard recognition, evaluation, and mitigation, single-burial avalanche companion rescue, uphill snow travel, and downhill skiing and/or snowboarding techniques for variable snow conditions and hazards.
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• REC 1307: Avalanche I

  1.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course is intended for individuals wishing to pursue travel in avalanche terrain, whether backcountry skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, or mountaineering. Different sections of this course may be appropriate for various modes of travel, for example, skiing and snowboarding vs. snowshoeing. Instruction will take place predominantly at local backcountry mountainous areas through practical skills sessions. The course also includes relevant lecture, discussion, group decision making, and travel plan exercises. Emphasis will be placed on development of skills and knowledge to select appropriate terrain to avoid avalanches.
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• REC 1308: Avalanche Rescue

  1.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course is intended for individuals wishing to learn rescue skills in avalanche terrain, whether backcountry skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, or mountaineering.
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• REC 1309: Avalanche Level 2

  1.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course is intended for individuals wishing to expand their understanding of avalanche problem types and group risk management systems for travel in avalanche terrain, whether backcountry skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, or mountaineering.
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• REC 1310: Whitewater Paddling Level I

  1.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This physical activity course introduces students to the basic skills required for whitewater paddling in a number of potential watercraft such as rafts, kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes. Skills taught include boat maneuvering, reading rapids, and basic rescue skills. May be repeated twice and up to 3 credits.
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• REC 1311: Whitewater Paddling Level II

  1.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This physical activity course introduces students to the basic skills required for whitewater paddling in a number of potential watercraft such as rafts, kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes. Skills taught include boat maneuvering, reading rapids, and basic rescue skills. May be repeated twice and up to 3 credits.
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• REC 1312: Whitewater Paddling, level III

  1.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This physical activity course introduces students to the basic skills required for whitewater paddling in a number of potential watercraft such as rafts, kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes. Skills taught include boat maneuvering, reading rapids, and basic rescue skills. May be repeated twice and up to 3 credits.
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• REC 1313: Swiftwater Rescue

  1.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course combines classroom and on-river instruction in avoidance and rapid resolution of accidents and injuries in swiftly moving whitewater. The course emphasizes skill demonstration and practice on or near the river and in-water. The course teaches effective rope based and/or rescue PFD based techniques that minimize rescuer risk in these complex systems. The course also includes relevant lecture, discussion, and group management exercises.
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• REC 1316: Stand-Up Paddle Board

  1.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This physical activity course is intended to introduce students to the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to enjoy Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP). The course will cover: 1) technical knowledge (i.e., history, terminology, equipment, regulations, safety); 2) technical skills (i.e., carrying, launching, landing, balance, stances, strokes, maneuvers, equipment maintenance); and) 3 rescue/safety (i.e. self-rescues).
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