PE 1680

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PE 1680
Pool Paddling

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Learn the fundamentals of kayaking in the controlled environment of the pool. This course will give you a solid progression of skills that will be easily transferable to an open water or river experience. Learn and practice a wide range of skills in whitewater kayaks including fundamental paddling strokes, bracing, rolling and boat handling skills like edging and carving. Paddling games and focused exercises will provide a fun and interactive group learning experience.


Fees Course fee: $295 for instruction and all paddling equipment. Fee waived if students still need PE credit to graduate. Students will be billed the course fee, after passing and completing the course they will then be reimbursed.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP, 2023FA

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE. First class is required, students can miss one class and still receive PE credit.

Comments Prerequisite: recreational swimmer. For important information about the course (dates, drop deadline, supplies list, etc.) please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website. Note: this class time may conflict with prelims so check your exam schedule before enrolling.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11892 PE 1680   LEC 001

    • R
    • Feb 20 - Mar 27, 2025

    • Bode, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $295. Classes will take place at Helen Newman Swimming pool. Prerequisite: recreational swimmer. Please note that this class may conflict with your prelim schedule. Be sure to check your prelim schedule against this classes schedule for conflicts.
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

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