Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking

This course is designed to develop skills at the novice whitewater kayaking level. Students are educated in safety issues as well as equipment design and use. Instruction is provided in flat water techniques, progressing into gentle whitewater and river running procedures. This course prepares the student to safely progress to grade three whitewater and covers theoretical knowledge and practical application of whitewater kayaking skills.

Requisites:

  • Complete all of the following
    • Completed the following:
      • MAST145 - Whitewater Raft Guide Training 1 (2)
    • Completed or concurrently enrolled in:
      • MAST166 - Whitewater Raft Guide Training 2 (2)

Course Code: MAST-167

Tuition Fees: $ Included in the program fees

Delivery Methods: ℹ️

  • On-campus
  • Practicum

Credits: 2

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