RLA - Recreation and Leisure Activities
A limitation of 6 hours of PED and RLA courses may be applied toward the requirements for graduation.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Introduction to beginning kayaking skills for kayak touring. Not to be applied to RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.
Credits
1(1-0)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)