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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to beginning kayaking skills for kayak touring. Not to be applied to RPL major or minor. CR/NC only.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
RLA 170
Corequisites
None.