PEHR 107: Columbia River Rowing

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Class Program

Exercise Science

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091881

Meets Degree Requirements For

General Elective

Description

Introduction to the basics of rowing for students of all fitness levels. Addresses rowing technique, rowing terminology, safety guidelines, and rowing etiquette. The course includes required rowing outings in order to apply learned skills in a real-time environment.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Improve overall fitness and develop conditioning protocol for rowing.

Perform safe and effective skills and techniques for rowing. Demonstrate swimming capabilities because life vest in coaching launch following rowers.

Learn rowing terminology, safety guideline, rowing code of conduct and rowing etiquette, and cooperative skills required to row successfully.

Develop a lifelong fitness, health, and wellness program that includes rowing.

Students will develop an appreciation of the Columbia River as an aquatic ecosystem and the recreational opportunities the river provides for the Wenatchee Valley.

Core Topics

Introduction to Rowing Terminology.
Introduction to different types of rowing shells and rowing positions.
Introduction to safety guidelines, rowing etiquette, and rowing conduct.
How to enter and leave a rowing shell, rowing positions, and rowing drills
Introduction to rowing strokes and demonstration of swimming skills
Developing the physical fitness level to successfully row