TEACHING CANOEING: PETE 3509 (1 credit) Fall 2010 M/W 1-3 pm, Sept.7 – Nov 2 SpHC 20 (Pool) & St. Louis Bay Aquatic Ctr. INSTRUCTOR Dr. Ken Gilbertson Dept HPER 123 SPHC 726-6258 kgilbert@d.umn.edu www.d.umn.edu/~kgilbert Purpose: The purpose of this course is to develop instructional skills to the point that students are effective teachers of flatwater and wilderness canoeing. Standards for the canoeing skills are based upon American Canoe Association Criteria. Outcomes: From this course, you should be able to: •Describe American Canoe Association services and support •Demonstrate and describe technical knowledge related to canoeing •Demonstrate the ability to perform on-land and on-water canoeing skills •Write lesson plans related to canoeing topics, then teach those topics •Coach peers and beginners in their performance of canoeing skills •Manage canoeing groups in a variety of conditions •Perform deep water rescues when needed •Research current topics and developments in canoesport. Schedule: Sept. 8(W) Pool Introductions, course overview, ACA overview and certification requirements, Initial Assessment, skills expectations, lesson plans, methods of instruction 13 (M) Pool Self & Assisted Rescues 15 (W) Pool Self & Assisted Rescues; Low & High Brace 20 (M) Aq. Ctr. Stroke Review: Spins - sweeps, draws; Straight line paddling forward stroke, stern corrections, switching First presentations - these are max. 5- 10 minute basic presentations directed toward the beginner paddler - focus on getting the group involved with hands-on activities. Transporting canoes on trailers or cartop __________ Parts of a canoe __________ Canoe design & materials __________ Paddle parts, design & materials __________ Canoe lifting and portaging __________ Loading gear into a canoe __________ Launching and landing a canoe __________ Oct. Discussion of equipment and packing for a wilderness trip and effective portaging techniques 22 (W) Aq. Ctr. Stroke Review: Braces - low, high, righting pry; U-turns - duffecks, cross strokes; Sideslipping - stationary draw & pry Skill refinement 27 (M) Aq Ctr Practice & Mandatory Orientation/All Majors meeting 29 (W) Aq. Ctr. Practice 4 (M) Aq. Ctr. Strokes presentation - approx. 10 minute lessons that are directed toward the beginning paddler. Sweeps __________ Forward __________ Low brace __________ Pry __________ Draw with in-water-recovery __________ Sculling Draw __________ Pry & J-stroke corrections __________ 6 (W) Aq. Ctr. Finish Presentations, work on stroke refinement 11 (M) Aq. Ctr. Video-taping of skills and review of video 13 (W) Aq. Ctr. Strokes Presentations - approx. 10 minute lessons that are directed toward the beginning paddler Stationary pry & draw Duffeck Cross Duffeck Compound back Reverse J Cross forward Righting pry Sit & switch 18 (M) Aq. Ctr. Nov Team Teaching presentations Wind and waves and the effect on canoeists Navigation in a canoe History of canoeing - use, design, materials,... Minimum impact canoeing __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ 20 (W) Aq. Ctr. Written exam of knowledge skills - 1 hour, Open practice of skills 25 (M) Aq. Ctr. Practical Test Part 1 video-taped: braces, righting pry, sweeps, pry, draws, forward, pry & J corrections, sit & switch 27 (W) Aq. Ctr. Practical Test Part 2 video-taped: stationary pry & draw, U-turns with duffeck and cross-duffeck, backing up 1 (M) Aq Ctr Individual wrap-up meeting with instructors, watch video-taped skills 3 (W) Aq Ctr Final Exam Resources: •Required text: Path of the Paddle by Bill & Paul Mason. (On library Reserve) •Handouts and on-line readings will be given •Be prepared for all weather conditions with appropriate clothing. Footwear that can get wet is a must. For rescues day, bring a swimsuit. Always have a change of clothes in your car - going for an unintentional swim is always possible. Grading: Attendance is very important in this half semester class. You will be responsible for all information given both indoors and outside. Unexcused absences will result in loss of points. Grading is based on % of points possible: Points given: 4 presentations Written Final Practical Final Participation 80 pts (20 pts each) 20 pts 120 pts 40 pts (2.5 pts/class) 92% - A 90% - A82% - B 80% - B72% - C 70% - C62% - D I will grade on the following criteria: - Good judgement through safety awareness and positive leadership abilities - A knowledge of canoesport history and the equipment used for the level of certification that you are working toward. - Knowledge of skills, equipment, technique appropriate to the setting for flatwater instruction - Canoeists are able to demonstrate the sweep strokes, the draw strokes, the pry, the forward stroke then pry, the J-stroke, the pitch stroke, the rudder, the sit and switch forward, the Duffek and cross Duffek, the cross draw, the cross forward, the low brace, and the high brace. Additional tandem strokes like the stationary draw and jam used to shift the canoe or compound back stroke will be taught during the class. Students with Disabilities: It is the policy and practice of the University of Minnesota Duluth to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities. If there are aspects of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements – such as time limited exams, inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos – please notify the instructor as soon as possible. You are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources to discuss and arrange reasonable accommodations. Please call 218-726-6130 or visit the DR website at www.d.umn.edu/access for more information. Risk Management Please note: While field experiences are an essential component to outdoor education, we must acknowledge the inherent risk of field program participation. Leaving campus presents risk management concerns, including transportation and field site based dangers. In order to avoid problems and strengthen our risk management awareness, it is each student’s responsibility to behave in a manner that promotes personal and group safety. Any questions, concerns, specific medical information, etc. should be directed to the instructor as a part of a shared effort to ensure a safe and optimal learning environment.