• REC 1501: Canoeing II

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): REC 1500 or Instructor Permission. Prepares students to quaifily to become instructors who will teach on water up to and including Class I on the International Scale of River Difficulty. Prepares students to teach the American Canoe Association's Intro to Canoe course on flat water, and the Basic River Canoe course in a river environment and to teach students fundamental river paddling skills including boat handling, paddling technique, identifying hazards, river reading and self- rescues in moving water.
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• REC 1505: Whitewater Kayaking I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Teaches basic kayaking skills to the beginning kayaker. Includes roll techniques, paddle strokes, eddy turns, ferrying, river hazards, and rescue techniques. Requires the ability to swim 100 yards without stopping first day of class.. Course fee of $150 applies for transportation, equipment applies.
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• REC 1506: Whitewater Kayaking II

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): REC 1505. Builds on whitewater skills initially taught in Whitewater Kayaking I. Develops the skills and knowledge to assist in instruction and river rescue. Prepares students to help others learn to kayak, preparing them for ACA whitewater certification.
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• REC 1512: Fly Tying I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  For students interested in learning or perfecting fly tying skills. Discusses and demonstrates necessary fly tying tools, materials, and knots. Introduces aquatic entomology. Studies various fly types including wet fly, dry fly, nymph, and streamer. Includes hands-on experience.
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• REC 1513: Fly Casting I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  For students interested in learning or perfecting fly casting skills. Studies types and classification of fly rods and reels. Teaches the physics of casting and casting techniques. Includes hands-on experience.
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• REC 1516: Ropes Course and Teambuilding

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Provides participants with the opportunity to participate in a group and personal development process which utilizes the ropes course as an educational tool. Consists of 3 phases. Phase I - game and exercises designed to help participants get to know and feel at ease with each other. Phase II - group initiative games/ problem solving activities which develop group communication skill, cooperation, and problem solving ability. Phase III - Ropes Course activities/individual challenge which allows class members to test their physical capabilities and individual limits.. Course fee of $80 for transportation, equipment, and support.
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• REC 1521: Indoor Rock Climbing I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Teaches basic rock climbing skills to the beginning indoor rock climber. Includes knot tying, belaying, rappelling, fixed anchors, beginning indoor climbing, and rescue techniques. Prepares student for enjoyment of indoor climbing facilities, and introduces concepts related to sport climbing.. Course fee of $90 for support, equipment applies.
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• REC 1522: Indoor Rock Climbing II

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): REC 1521. Builds on skills and experiences gained in Indoor Rock Climbing I. Focuses on lead climbing in the indoor sport context with emphasis on higher skill development, onsite and red point techniques.. Course fee of $90 applies for support, equipment applies..
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• REC 1525: Mountaineering

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): REC 1535, REC 1527. Covers mountaineering subjects including hiking, rock climbing, mountain camping, and mountain survival. Requires good health and fair physical condition in order to enjoy the class. Provides technical climbing and safety equipment. Students provide camping equipment (this may be rented at a low cost at the Outpost on campus), boots or shoes, clothing and leather gloves suitable for hiking and climbing. Taught on block only.. Course fee of $70 for transportation, materials, and equipment applies.
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• REC 1527: Rock Climbing I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Teaches basic rock climbing skills to the beginning rock climber. Includes knot tying, belaying, rappelling, top-rope anchors and site management, beginning lead climbing, and rescue techniques.. Course fee of $20 for equipment applies.
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