• PRTW 1317: NR-Kayaking I

  1.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Students learn and practice basic strokes, braces, rolls (one side), equipment. Safety, Leave No Trace, Resource mgt., introduction to techniques used on rivers. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTW 1318: Whitewater Kayak II

  1.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This class is designed for students to become proficient with basic kayaking strokes and skills and to become more familiar with basic river safety considerations, river classifications and whitewater paddling resources. Previous kayaking experience is required. Completion of the Beginning Kayaking class is recommended. At a minimum the student should be able to maintain balance in a solo kayak, brace, paddle forward, backward, turn and stop the boat at will. In the process, we will get some exercise and have some fun. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTW 1320: NR-Whitewater Kayaking

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Learn and review basic stokes, river reading, rescues, and eddy turns. Students will also learn environmental impact, resource management, and wilderness ethics issues. Overnight camping. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTW 1323: NR-Sea Kayaking

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Kayaking, water safety, and camping in the context of recreation management issues associated with those activities. Includes wilderness ethics, geology, ecology, navigation, history, and wildlife. Overnight camping. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTW 1332: Canoe Labyrinth Canyon

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This class will focus on the basics of canoeing, hiking and camping while learning Leave No Trace bacountry travel ethics. Students will also learn about the natural and human history of the canyon. Attention will be given to contemporary resource management challenges and current user conflicts. In addition, the course will focus on risk management, consumerism, and environmental ethics. The field trip involves being outdoors in a desert environment the entire trip and camping in tents in undeveloped campsites along the river. Expect daytime temperatures between 50 to 75 degrees and nighttime temperatures between 25 to 40 degrees. The field trip involves extensive canoeing and some hiking, and this may be physically challenging to some. Students should be in decent physical condition with the ability to walk 4 miles and swim 200 yards. Travel will normally be at a conservative pace, although adjustments due to weather or other conditions may be needed. Students are responsible for supplying their own meals, cooking equipment and camping gear which can all be rented from Outdoor Adventures on campus. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTW 1335: Sailing Basic Keelboat

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Learn the fundamentals of sailing, including theory, safety, points of sail, primary first aid in a marine environment, basic knots, basic boat maintenance, and rigging. Students will learn and act at each of the positions to crew and sail a vessel (bowman, navigator, cockpit crew, helmsman, and captain.) Spend four days at the Great Salt Lake sailing several different sailboats. sailboats are provided. American Sailing Association (ASA) 101 certification is available. Course includes two classroom sessions and four weekend sailing sessions. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTW 1340: Backcountry Yoga

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This introductory class is designed for students to unplug, let go, and find their Zen in a nature based setting. The focus will be on forgetting about "what's next," making the connection between mind, body, and spirit and how we can more freely do this in nature by having a full sensory experience through sights, sounds, smells, etc. Students will also learn about making healthy living and lifestyle choices. Students will have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to enjoy entry level paddle boarding, hiking, as well as incorporating and practicing yoga both on land and on the water. Overnight camping, cooking outdoors, hiking and stand-up paddle boarding will be covered in this class. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PSHTO 1010: Beginning Pashto I

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course emphasizes all skills of language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Introduces students to the culture of Afghanistan. The major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in survival and social situations.
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• PSHTO 1020: Beginning Pashto II

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course continues the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, with emphasis on active oral communication and familiarizing students with various aspects of the culture of Afghanistan. Prerequisite: PSHTO 1010.
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• PSHTO 2010: Intermediate Pashto I

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Fourth-semester Pashto. Maintains a strong emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Through readings of more extensive texts and informal writing as a support for speaking, this course develops oral fluency toward narration, elaboration and paragraph-length discourse. Prerequisite: PSHTO 1020.
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