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RLA - Recreation and Leisure Activities

A limitation of 6 hours of PED and RLA courses may be applied toward the requirements for graduation.

RLA 116 Introduction to Fly Fishing

Introduction to basic fly fishing techniques and methods. Not to be applied to an RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.

Credits
1(1-0)

RLA 120 Introduction to Fly Tying

Introduction to beginning fly tying methods to attract freshwater game fish in lakes and streams. Not to be applied to RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.

Credits
1(1-0)

RLA 150 Canoe Camping and Touring

Fundamentals of canoe camping and touring on lakes and rivers. Not to be applied to RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.

Credits
1(1-0)

RLA 155 Introduction to Sailing

Introduction to the concepts and skills of sailing. Not to be applied to a RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.

Credits
1(1-0)

RLA 158 Whitewater Rafting

Introduction to the fundamentals of whitewater rafting. Focus on river reading skills, strokes, rescues, and safety. Not to be applied to a RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.

Credits
1(1-0)

RLA 160 Introduction to Recreational Kayaking

Introduction to beginning kayaking skills for kayak touring. Not to be applied to RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.

Credits
1(1-0)

RLA 165 Introduction to Freestyle (Skate) Cross Country Skiing

Introduction to the techniques of freestyle (skate) cross country skiing. Not to be applied to a RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.

Credits
1(1-0)

RLA 168 Introduction to Snowshoeing

Introduction to the concepts, equipment, and skills of snowshoeing. Not to be applied to a RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.

Credits
1(1-0)

RLA 170 Beginning Rock Climbing

Basic concepts of rock climbing and rappelling. Focus will be on belaying, knot tying, gear selection, and movement on the rocks. Not to be applied to an RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.

Credits
1(1-0)

RLA 180 Introduction to Backpacking

Basic concepts of backpacking for the recreational backpacker, focusing on equipment, packing, cooking, hiking, and environmental ethics. Not to be applied to RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.

Credits
2(1-1)

RLA 200 Special Activity Topics in Recreation

Designed for students to be introduced to recreation activity topics and skills as lifetime leisure pursuits. Repeatable up to 3 credits when content previously studied is not duplicated. Not to be applied to RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

RLA 217 Advanced Fly Fishing

Advanced techniques of fly casting and fly fishing for trout and warm water game fish. Not to be applied to a RPL major or minor. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: RLA 116.

Credits
1(1-0)

RLA 220 Advanced Fly Tying

Advanced techniques of fly tying for freshwater fish. Not to be applied to RPL major or minor. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: RLA 120.

Credits
1(1-0)

RLA 225 Recreational Crafts

Leading and designing innovative, cost effective and creative recreational crafts for a variety of cultural and ability groups. Not to be applied to RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.

Credits
2(2-0)

RLA 270 Advanced Rock Climbing

Learning advanced concepts of rock climbing, focusing on climbing anchors, advanced movement techniques, and safety. Not to be applied to RPL major or minor. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: RLA 170.

Credits
2(2-0)